There are two types of fiber in food: soluble, which dissolves in water insoluble, which doesn’t dissolve in water. Image from: healthguide.howstuffworks.com Soluble fiber can help lower blood cholesterol and glucose levels. Good sources of soluble fiber include oats, peas, beans, apples, citrus fruits, carrots, barley and psyllium. Insoluble fiber…
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If you love chocolate, and crave for it, then opt for dark chocolate. Dark chocolate can be high in calories, but it may be a good choice if you’re craving something sweet. Dark chocolate contains a substance that can help lower your blood pressure. Just be sure to keep your…
When we talk about eating a variety of foods, it looks as though it is a recommendation for a recipe for weight gain. Yet, it actually helps you lose pounds, even as it gives your body the nutrients it needs to burn fat. Some foods are so strongly connected with…
Continued from Part 1 You Should Know For women it may be their brains and not their stomachs that lead to overeating. A recent imaging study showed that a woman’s brain drives her to overeat when presented with her favorite foods or when she is under emotional stress. The same…
Image courtesy tqnyc.org Calories are calories, whether they come from apples or chocolate fudge. Every time you eat, you take in calories. All foods, except water, have some. Your body is a machine that uses food calories as fuel. All these facts are true. But, still myths about calories abound.…
How to choose the right moisturizer for your skin? The best one for you depends on many factors, including your skin type, your age and whether you have specific conditions, such as acne. For normal skin, it’s generally best to go with a water-based moisturizer with a light, nongreasy feel.…
Nutritionally, many foods are a “mixed bag,” but others are just about perfect. What’s one of these super foods? Try plain old yogurt. It has quickly become a favorite snack food for the health conscious because it comes in both low-fat and nonfat varieties and is rich in calcium, potassium,…