Worried about contracting bacterial infections from common kitchen items? If so, be sure to sanitize all surfaces that come in contact with raw meat or poultry. For instance, wash your cutting board and counters with regular detergent and rinse with hot water. Afterwards soak or spray it with a solution of one part white vinegar
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a vital nutrient responsible for the energy spark to all 100 trillion of your bodys cells. Without ample amounts of CoQ10 your skin, lungs, liver, heart and brain cells could stop functioning. And if you suffer a 75 percent loss of CoQ10, you could possibly lose your life. Not to mention
Elderly individuals may want to take such as potassium to lower their blood pressure, as feelings of loneliness may increase their levels. According to researchers from the University of Chicago, feeling lonely increases the blood pressure rate of individuals who are 50 years old and up. The scientists examined the possibility that loneliness could bring
When people are trying to lose weight, they sometimes try an alkaline diet rich in fruits and vegetables. However, a new study suggests that ones daily amount of energy exerted could be a successful way to maintain weight loss. According to findings from the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, when patients determined their energy
If you have brittle fingernails, you may need to include more whole grains, soybeans, leafy greens and alfalfa sprouts in your diet. These foods contain plenty of silicona mineral that helps your body produce collagen. And thats just what your skin, hair and nails need for strength and flexibility!
Taking dietary supplements is an effective way to maintain adequate levels of minerals and nutrients in ones body, especially when fruit and vegetables are in limited supply. Every year in the United States, spoiled produce contributes to millions of dollars in wasted food, but new technology may one day change all that. Scanning devices that
For those who suffer form or are afraid of memory problems, there is good news coming from a Swedish study which has found fish consumption may improve cognitive skills. The study examined fish consumption in teenage Swedish boys at age 15, and found that those who ate fish at least once a week
The avocado fruit contains healthy amounts of monounsaturated fator the good fat. Its considered one of the worlds healthiest fruits by many nutritionists since it contains key nutrients such as vitamins B6, C and K, plus potassium, folic acid, fiber and copper. It also contains oleic acidanother good fat linked with lowering bad LDL cholesterol
Peyton Posey Plaque in your arteries can be a death sentence. Left alone, it sets the stage for a dangerous blockage to your heart or brainthe twin health disasters that kill almost ONE MILLION Americans each year. And thats scarybecause if youre like most Americans, your arteries are already packed with plaque. By the time
Consuming alcoholic beverages such as red wine in moderation has been shown to improve heart health and lower the risk of a heart attack. However, the negative impact of alcohol abuse including binge drinking has also been documented very well. In a recent study, scientists from South Korea found that those who have