Did you know that body fat is very important? A healthy amount of body fat that is. This is because Fat exists in virtually every cell in the body, therefore body fat is essential for…
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4 SIMPLE things that stop you from losing weight
You see, most diets (incorrectly) assume certain things as true of the people following the program and thus often fail to mention them. These are factors which, if not in place, will prevent your…
The golden egg yolk: To eat or toss?
There are people who insist that egg yolks are the devil seeing as they are packed with cholesterol. What these people don’t know is that egg yolks are part of the egg and there’s a…
Protein may yield early detection of pancreatic cancer
Scientists said Wednesday they had identified a marker in blood for pancreatic cancer, raising hopes for a test that would allow earlier diagnosis of this deadly disease. A research team from the United States and…
7 Reasons why you should eat insects
Eating bugs may not seem appetizing, but according to John Coupland, PhD, CFS, Professor of Food Science at Penn State University and spokesperson for the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), insects are a sustainable alternative…
5 Warning signs you are not getting enough Protein
Afraid you’re short-changing your system? Forget crunching numbers—just look for these signs that your body is begging for protein according to Dawn Jackson Blatner, R.D., author of The Flexitarian Diet : 1. You Crave Sweets…
A high protein diet is harmful to your health
It has been said that a high protein diet is good for those aspiring to lose weight and build muscle which is quite true. You can eat all the bacon, cheese, steaks but be sure…
Having more sex may make women more fertile
Scientists at the University of Saskatchewan and an international team of researchers have discovered that a protein in semen actually prompts ovulation in females. The findings, which appears in the current issue of the Proceedings…