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The pace of this changing world only seems to get faster and with it ever-increasing global health problems. One of the most significant on the increase appears to be the problem of obesity. It brings with it not only major health issues such as heart problems and diabetes but also the emotional roller coaster that …

A few years ago eggs were thought to be the culprit in producing artery clogging cholesterol in the blood (all of the cholesterol is in the yolk of the egg). But in recent years, the School of Public Health at Harvard University had traced over 100,000 nurses for about 10 to 12 years and could …

Over the years, we have come to believe some things to be true about certain foods, while some things to be false. Food fads are rampant. They can interfere with healthy living and take us down a road that leads to bad health in the long run. Here are some of the common food fads …

The Hostess 100 calorie muffin product line concept was intriguing to me since I am a big fan of Hostess 100 calorie cupcakes (the chocolate one which brings back fond childhood memories with less calories). My husband surprised me one day with a package of the Hostess 100 calorie blueberry muffins, and then I saw …

Oklahoma is the home of many flourishing industries, manufacturing, and food processing units. Biotech research and health industries are also steadily improving. As people are becoming more health-oriented, they will definitely patronize a healthy food service company. Start up details to Be Considered: It will be ideal to decide on the kind of healthy food …

Chocolates are such a tasty stuff loved by all the ages. Chocolates are mainly made up of cocoa solids. In a chocolate the basic amount of cocoa used is about 70%. Chocolates have some beneficial qualities to health. Chocolates have the traces of iron, calcium and potassium and vitamin A, B1, C, D and E. …

More people need to pay attention to the foods they eat. Mainly because the foods we eat are one of the main reasons why a large percentage of the population in most western countries are becoming overweight. Unfortunately many people neglect the fact that they may be overweight and continue with bad food habits until …

Image caption Insect larvae could be a rich source of protein for pets Pet owners are being urged by vets to feed their dogs and cats on a diet rich in insects. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) says some insect-based foods may be better for pets than prime steak. The vets expect resistance from some …

Why do we crave unhealthy foods? A healthy weight loss diet program often becomes a battleground between our desire to lose weight quickly, and snack cravings based on unhealthy food choices. We may not be what we eat, but research indicates that we desire the foods that we have grown accustomed to eating, so you …

A microwave oven is a kitchen appliance which saves cooking time and makes food tastier. It's easy to use and consumes less electricity.The microwave oven heats foods but does not get hot itself, so the risk of burns is greatly reduced. Microwave ovens have lower temperature of cooking so there is less formation of carcinogenic …