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1. Find Out Why You Personally Eat Sugar Do an experiment for a few days. Every time you eat sugar, ask yourself why you want it at that moment. Is it just out of habit? Are you bored? Once you get to the root of your sugar addiction, you will find more personalized...

Alpha-Lipoic Acid is an organic compound found in all human cells, and has antioxidant properties. It’s produced in small amounts by your body, but is also found in foods and supplements. 1. Weight Loss Benefits In human studies conducted over 14 weeks, individuals...

Advice about eating at night can be very misleading. Although one common suggestion is to not eat after 8 p.m., what you eat, and calories consumed, is more important than when you eat. Eating and your circadian rhythmSome animal studies research hypothesize that...

The best foods to store for long periods of time are those that have little or no moisture content, and that are not temperature sensitive. Here are a few options to add to your pantry. Nuts: With many options to choose from, nuts are a great source of protein, fat...

Here are a few of the most popular cooking methods: Boiled Poached Fried Baked Scrambled Omelette Microwaved Cooking eggs make the protein in them more digestible. It also helps make the vitamin Biotin more available for your body to use. The vitamin and antioxidant...

1. Use smaller Dinnerware - smaller dishes or glasses can lower the amount you consume 2. Use your plate as a Portion Guide - divide your plate into sections based on different food groups 3. Use your hands as a Serving Guide - different food groups correspond to...

Why Do Testosterone Levels Matter? From the ages of 25 to 30, a man’s testosterone levels naturally start to decline. Healthy testosterone levels are also important for women, along with key hormones such as estrogen and progesterone. Strong research shows a link...

Examples of Starchy Veggies: Beans Butternut Squash Chickpeas Corn Lentils Potatoes & Sweet Potatoes Yams Onions Examples of Non-Starchy Vegetables: Broccoli Brussel Sprouts Cabbage Cucumber Celery Mushrooms Tomatoes Spinach Both starchy and non-starchy vegetables are...

Fiber Feeds Your Friendly Gut Bacteria It’s estimated that 100 trillion bacteria live in your gut and primarily in the large intestine. Different types of bacteria play important roles when it comes to your health. Fiber does not get digested and reaches your large...

1. Frozen Berries Thankfully, frozen berries are similar in nutritional value to fresh berries and can last in the freezer for up to 6 months! 2. Frozen Meat & Poultry Freezing meat and poultry is an excellent way to avoid food waste, since they can spoil easily if...