Unlike natural energy drinks, industrial energy drinks are not a healthy option. This is because they are rich in sugar. They are high in sodium and other substances that do not provide nutrients to the body but empty calories. Health professionals have warned about the number of risks involved in its consumption....
Some sweet foods are decadent. But things get a bit confusing when many of people were says graham crackers are healthy. After all, they have the word “cookie” in their name, implying that they are a step above cookies in the health department. They also usually come in huge sheets,...
Goji berries are small red fruits. Its scientific name is Lycium barbarum, and it comes from Tibet. Its use in traditional medicine in countries such as China, Korea, Vietnam, and even Japan dates back at least a millennium and a half. Benefits of Goji berries include medicinal, nutritional, and health. The...
Lettuce is without a doubt the queen of salads. Although there are salads based on other ingredients, such as potatoes, avocado, carrots, beets, even pasta or lentils, lettuce is almost synonymous with salad. Read on this article to know the properties and benefits of lettuce. What is Lettuce? Lettuce, whose...
This summer announced with heat and to fight it we need to keep well hydrated. Alcoholic beverages are enemies of that hydration and the best we can do is avoid them especially in these hot months. However, this does not mean that we have to give up cocktails necessarily. Therefore, we...
The popcorn, made from corn grain, whole grain and are therefore a source of complex carbohydrates to the body. However, depending on the preparation we find many types of this snack. Therefore we ask ourselves, is popcorn healthy snack? Home Vs. Movie Popcorn The popcorn that we usually enjoy...
As the winter season approaches, many viral diseases begin to appear. In this cold season of the year, viruses spread easily. It is very easy to be prey to influenza illness. Influenza is also called the flu. This is a very interesting and important topic to share with you. It is...
Breakfast has not been appreciated by many people. In some cultures, it is a meal that manages to reunite the family, before each person assumes their daily routines. Young people go to education centers, while the head of the household goes to work. And as sometimes happens, if the wife...
Indeed, it seems that, according to recent studies, eating chocolate and cocoa can help us improve our health and our brain. However, not every chocolate serves and this seems to be a simple detail, but it is a very important fact that we should not forget. Know more about how...
Carotenoids are pigments that are the precursors of vitamin A. Vitamin A, therefore, linked to the care of the skin. However, the benefits of carotenoids go further and we tell you about them as well as where to find these food components. The Benefits Of Carotenoids We find a variety of...