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How to identify labels when buying meat
Another trip to the freezer section of your local grocery store and you’re bound to notice a lot of different labels on meat products. Organic, “herbal”… Do they have any real benefits, as opposed to regular meat? Organic meat is thought to have a slightly higher range of omega-3 fatty acids, which are natural anti-inflammatory…
Food of love: A list of aphrodisiac foods that increase libido
What is love food, and how to increase libido with simple products? Valentine’s Day, March 8th, wedding anniversary… These are the days when romance is in the air, and the best way to celebrate the holiday is to have a romantic homemade dinner. And if, in addition to this, you want to give your loved…
Difference between nitrite and nitrate
Some people confuse the words nitrite and nitrate, but they are different compounds. Both nitrites and nitrates are naturally occurring inorganic compounds composed of nitrogen and oxygen. Their main difference is that nitrates have three oxygen molecules, while nitrites have only two. Nitrates are so common that they are found naturally in soil, water, and…
Who lives longer – meat eaters or vegetarians?
Let’s try to figure out who lives longer: meat-eaters or vegetarians? Our ability to live a long life is influenced by the combination of our genes and environment. Not so long ago, studies were conducted with twins. Scientists have calculated that the percentage of influence of genes on longevity is no more than 30%. It…
Halloween healthy food: How to keep your child busy and avoid junk food
Let’s create Halloween healthy food for children and ourselves. Since ancient times, people have been preparing and eating food to celebrate special occasions. People love food, and especially on holidays. But they don’t like the consequences of low quality food. Halloween can be a time of fun and celebration, as well as a candy frenzy….
Cross the Atlantic on a vegan diet
Veganism is a lifestyle choice that more and more people are making. Despite their rise in popularity, most think of vegans as animal rights activists or modern day hippies. And that, most likely, vegans have a poor diet due to a strict diet of tofu and lentils, as well as salad. Despite the stereotype, over…
How to lose weight during the holidays – 6 effective ways
How to avoid excess weight during the holidays? Below are 6 effective ways. There are many risks of accumulating extra pounds during the holidays. The vast majority of people find it difficult to refuse the delicious food and drink that abounds on holiday tables. But you know what? You don’t have to give up! Forget…
Health during the winter holidays – 5 ways to stay in shape
How to stay healthy during the winter holidays? Holidays for most people are accompanied by physical and emotional stress, weight gain, poor health, and colds and flu. Due to the short daylight hours, many suffer from sleep problems, lack of energy and even depression. This vicious cycle occurs every year when a person’s health, fitness…
What is emotional hunger: How not to overeat?
Increasingly, for most people, eating is more about enjoyment than about the need to maintain the normal functioning of the body. Maybe it’s just emotional hunger. That is, we eat not because we are hungry, but because we want to indulge in another “yummy”. However, in many cases, the love of snacking leads to extra…