Good Health and Nutrition

  The Dangers of Microwave-Heated Foods - Don't Cook Your Food This Way! Microwave-heated foods might be quick, but they’re terrible for your health! Before you microwave your next meal, consider the following information about what happens when you cook food in this way. What are Microwaves? Microwaves are radio waves with a frequency of 2.45 GHz. They are generated by electron tubes and cause molecules in the food being heated to rotate rapidly, thus producing heat. The microwaves penetrate the food, cooking it from the inside out, which is why they cook more quickly than conventional ovens. How Do They Work? Microwaves are a quick and easy way to heat food. As microwaves cook from the inside out, they can be a healthy option for busy people who don’t have time to prepare a meal. Unfortunately, that convenience comes with some downsides. The most pressing issue is microwaved' effect on the food we eat. When an object is heated in a microwave oven, it changes at a molecular le...

  How to Detox Your Liver with Juices in Just Five Days! Your liver is one of your body’s most vital organs and also one of the most abused. It’s responsible for clearing out toxins from your bloodstream and metabolizing anything from alcohol to prescription medications, even the water you drink daily . Yet many people don’t give their liver much thought until it stops working—and by then, it’s too late to reverse any damage that may have been done. Luckily, detoxing your liver can be as simple as adding juices to your diet for just five days! Why Juice? Juicing is a great way to cleanse your liver. The liver filters out toxins and produces bile, which aids in digestion. This can be very taxing on the body, so we must give our livers a break from time to time by detoxing them with juices. You consume a large volume of fiber once when you juice leafy greens, carrots, celery, cucumbers, and other vegetables. What Juice to Choose The first juice on the list, Apple Juice, is an excelle...

  Healthy Foods That Cause Skin Tags - What to Avoid Skin tags are skin-coloured, soft growths that hang from the skin and look like little tags. They are benign, which means they’re not cancerous. Skin tags affect both men and women of all ages, but they’re more likely to appear as people get older (around age 50). Skin tags are extremely common and occur in about 1 out of every 4 people you meet! Learn how to stop eating these 5 healthy foods that cause skin tags so you can avoid unsightly lesions on your body. 5 Healthy foods that cause skin tags It's hard to believe that some of the foods we eat daily are contributors to skin tags. Though we can't stop eating our favourite foods, there are a few healthy foods that cause skin tags that you should try your best not to consume. The five most common foods that cause skin tags are oatmeal oat bran cereal, sesame seeds, almonds, walnuts and wheat germ. If you suffer from dermatological problems and want to avoid experiencing more...

 Monkeypox: How to Prevent Contacting This Deadly Virus Monkeypox is an extremely contagious disease that’s rapidly spreading in several countries around the world, including the United States. Although doctors are still trying to figure out how to treat monkeypox, the best way to prevent contracting this virus if you’re living in or travelling to an area with monkeypox outbreaks is to avoid any contact with monkeys or their droppings—and wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water if you must come into contact with them. For more information on how to protect yourself from monkeypox, read on! What Is Monkeypox? According to the World Health Organization, Monkeypox is a viral infection which has symptoms of a rash and fever that can be spread through close contact with bodily fluids. The virus has reportedly been found in Africa, South America, and the Caribbean. For example, from 2008-2011 there were 55 recorded cases of monkeypox in the Democratic Republic of Co...

Nutritional Options for Enhanced Mood Black Chocolate The phenylethylamines found in dark chocolate have been shown to improve mood (PEAs). Dark chocolate contains compounds that make us feel relaxed and happy. Consumption of dark chocolate has been linked to a decreased risk of depression, according to several number of studies. Blueberries Antioxidants and flavonoids, two classes of phytochemicals thought to boost cognitive performance, are abundant in blueberries. Blueberry extract helped rats retain more information over time, according to a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Salmon Omega-3 fatty acids, found in abundance in salmon, may help lower systemic inflammation. Anxiety and sadness are just two of the many mental diseases that have been related to inflammation. If you eat salmon at least twice a week, it may help you avoid certain diseases. Walnuts Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E, both abundant in walnuts, have been shown to have a benefici...

  Pap (Akamu) and Its Health Advantages Controls Blood Pressure Pap is a great food for persons with high blood pressure, those who want to keep their blood pressure steady, and those who want to prevent hypertension from developing because of its high potassium level and low salt content. Potassium-rich foods, such as pap, assist to mitigate the negative effects of sodium on the body and alleviate pain in the walls of blood vessels, which helps to prevent a wide range of health issues. Reduces Bad Cholesterol (LDL) Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) are the two most common types of cholesterol in the human body. LDL cholesterol is also known as "bad" cholesterol because high levels of this substance can lead to the development of plaque in the artery walls, which can impede blood flow. It may also cause unneeded stress on the heart, which can eventually lead to hypertension, a stroke, or even a heart attack. The "bad" LDL cholesterol l...

Health Benefits of Banana That You Didn't Know About The scientific name of the banana is Musa sapientum, which means the fruit of the wise men in Latin. This could very well be the reason why they are considered one of the most useful fruits in our daily diet. Apart from being loaded with nutrients, bananas also have many other health benefits that you might not know about and aren’t publicized by mainstream media as much as other superfoods such as kiwi or blueberries. In this article, I am going to reveal some of the health benefits of bananas that you might not have heard about before. 1) They help you fight stress The Health Benefits of bananas are pretty significant. Studies have shown that the sugar in bananas is perfect for increasing your serotonin levels, which helps reduce your stress levels. You can take it one step further by using bananas as a snack to increase your potassium and magnesium intake, which fight heart-rate irregularities and muscle tension. 2) They are g...