Posted March 31st, 2010 by John C. Oconnor
1. “Good” Fats and Oils Got “good” fats? Monounsaturated fats in particular can help reduce “bad” LDL cholesterol levels when you eat them in place of unhealthy saturated or trans fats. You’ll find these heart-healthy fats in foods such as avocados, peanut butter and nuts like hazelnuts, almonds and pecans. Vegetable oils such as olive, [...]
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Posted March 25th, 2010 by John C. Oconnor
You think you’re learning everything you can in your biology and anthropology classes, but textbook editors simply don’t have all the space they need to give you the full story of your body. Some of the facts below are trivial, some are ancient history, and some of them may very well save your life one [...]
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Posted March 22nd, 2010 by John C. Oconnor
HEALTHY SWEETS How much: Sparingly Healthy choices: Unsweetened dried fruit, dark chocolate, fruit sorbet Why: Dark chocolate provides polyphenols with antioxidant activity. Choose dark chocolate with at least 70 percent pure cocoa and have an ounce a few times a week. Fruit sorbet is a better option than other frozen desserts. RED WINE How much: [...]
Tags: antioxidant compounds, cup, fish, healthy choices, herbs and spices, mixed carotenoids, oolong teas, quality multivitamin, soy, vitamin d3
Posted March 19th, 2010 by John C. Oconnor
How many times have you heard people say that you are what you eat? When it comes to reaching your fitness goals, this is definitely a principle to live by. If you keep on loading up on carbs, insisting on consuming fatty foods and not minding the caloric content of food at all – then [...]
Tags: 3 fatty acids, acai berries, amazonian forests, caloric content of food, content, fruits and vegetables, health wise, omega 3 fatty acids, pomegranate, Skin
Posted March 16th, 2010 by John C. Oconnor
The bee, feared for its nasty sting, comes as an unwelcome visitor in our gardens. People often scamper away when they see the buzzing insect approach their direction. Scary as the bee is, it brings a product enjoyed for its sweet natural taste and its number of alternative uses – honey. As a practical soul, [...]
Tags: 15 Unconventional Uses for Honey, health care, Honey, natural medicine
Posted March 15th, 2010 by John C. Oconnor
The key to a strong memory may be rest. Resting after learning something new appears to help create a stronger, more vivid memory. Information comes from a study by NYU assistant professor of psychology Lila Davachi and doctoral candidate Arielle Tambini. The study’s purpose was to examine the relationship between two parts of the brain [...]
Tags: health care, Improve Your Memory, mental health, Take a Rest
