If you’ve ever tasted the meat of a fresh coconut, you know how sweet and delicious this tropical seed can taste. Although many people enjoy the taste of fresh coconut, few are aware of the health benefits of eating coconut. In fact, some think of coconut meat as being unhealthy, possibly associating it with being ...
Unhealthy cooking oils, which can raise your body’s cholesterol to a dangerous level, or cause you to pack on the pounds, are found in almost every kitchen and supermarket. This article explores the facts about the most dangerous unhealthy cooking oils, then looks at ways to avoid these nutritional pitfalls. You’ll discover how to keep ...
High potassium, also known as hyperkalemia, occurs when too much potassium is in the bloodstream. About 98 percent of potassium is found within organs and cells, with only a small amount in the bloodstream. Because hyperkalemia can be life threatening, immediate medical attention is needed. The Problem of High Potassium The human body needs potassium ...
I’m a real stickler about reading the labels of any food product I buy. Like most people, I’m trying to eat healthier, not only to maintain my weight, but to try and reduce the possibilities of developing health conditions, such as cancer or heart problems. As you may know and realize, that unless you buy ...
You watch the expiration date on your milk and fruit juice cartons like a hawk, but what about the foods you cook and bake with? You can be reasonably sure the eggs you just bought are fresh, but what about ingredients that set in your cupboards until you’re ready to use them? Some items such ...
As the population moves closer and closer to healthy living, those looking out for their healthy are removing unhealthy products from their diets and replacing with healthy natural products. Spectrum Organics makes an incredible line of healthy oil products to replace the nasty one. By replacing the oils used in your diet with heart healthy ...
I don’t often recommend kitchen gadgets, but the MISTO® Olive Oil Sprayer is an exception to this. I use a lot of olive oil for cooking, and the MISTO® sprayer delivers a controllable spray of oilve oil into a skillet, casserole, or baking pan. It’s washable, refillable, and uses kitchen air for the propellant. I’ve ...