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Foods for Managing Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal human emotion, however, in extreme cases, it can become a clinical disorder characterized by uncontrollable feelings of nervousness, fear, apprehension, and worry. Although symptoms can vary from person to person, the ripple effect of [...]
What You Need to Know About Anti-Inflammatory Foods
What are anti-inflammatory foods? Anti-inflammatory foods are foods that can reduce or prevent inflammation in the body when consumed. Anti-inflammatory foods contain compounds referred to as phytonutrients, or phytochemicals. While the words phytonutrient and phytochemical may sound intimidating [...]
Does Sugar Cause Cancer?
To understand if sugar is a cause of cancer, we must first understand what sugar and cancer are in their most basic forms. Put simply, sugar is a carbohydrate. You may also hear sugar referred to by its [...]
Foods That Help with Digestion
Digestion is the process of breaking down the food you eat into macronutrients the body can further process to gain energy and absorb nutrients. Integrating certain foods into a diet can help with the digestion process. The following [...]
How Do Our Bodies Handle Food Ingredients?
Our bodies need nutrients from food for energy, to rejuvenate and function. Our digestive system breaks down these food ingredients into simple molecules that are easily absorbed. All food ingredients fall under these categories: Carbohydrates Fats Protein Vitamins [...]
Are Cereal Bars Unhealthy?
What are Cereal Bars? Cereal bars are an “on-the-go” alternative to breakfast cereal. The category includes both granola bars, energy bars and breakfast bars which come in a wide array of tastes and textures. Some are chewy, some [...]
“I’m Hungry” and “I’m Full” Hormones
Our bodies produce hormones that signal our brain when we are hungry and when we are full. Ghrelin, the hormone that signals when we are hungry is made and released in the linings of the stomach and small [...]
Do Preservatives Make It Hard to Get Nutrients Out of Food?
Preservatives are used to maintain desired product sensory attributes and extend product shelf life by preventing the process of oxidation and bacterial growth. Typically preservatives are categorized in one of two ways; man made or natural. Natural preservatives [...]
Does Bread Make You Fat?
Bread is the most widely consumed food in the world. It is a staple food for most of the population and an important source of energy. Even so, this essential food gets a bad rap. Some people claim [...]
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