ByAnnie MicheauxWhat is Aging Aging is a natural phenomenon associated with every living being. The first signs of changes are visible on the skin. Wrinkles, lines, dryness, dullness in skin tone, and thinning epidermis layer are some of the external symptoms. Shrinking muscles, fatigue, and reducing immunity could be the other internal symptoms. Awareness of these…
ByAnnie MicheauxTextured vegetable protein (TVP) Is generally used as either a meat substitute or meat extender. It’s actually not made out of vegetables like carrots, broccoli or corn, but from soybeans. So technically, the term “textured soy protein” more accurately describes TVP. Textured vegetable protein is made out of defatted soybean flour, which is a bi-product…
ByAnnie MicheauxHealthy, whole foods get a bad rap when it comes to flavor. “Eating clean” often gets associated with eating “bland” — especially among fitness buffs, bodybuilders and athletes who think that a good “training diet” consists of meal-after-repetitive-meal of oatmeal, boiled chicken breast, yams, steamed broccoli and green side salads with some kind of fat-free…
ByAnnie MicheauxWhen you cook for better health, its not just what you eat but also how you cook it. You probably know you should eat more fruits and vegetables and less red meat, especially processed red meat. A large study of people aged 50 to 71 found that about one-third more of those who ate the…
ByAnnie MicheauxJuicing is an excellent way to get the necessary nutrients and vitamins that your body needs. It’s an easy and quick way to consume fruits and vegetables without taking too much time preparing them. Juicing machines have become increasingly popular, and Breville is one of the leading brands in the market. They offer a wide…
ByAnnie MicheauxJay Robb, the author of The Fruit Flush 3 Day Detox, yields a slightly higher mark of approval among some in the medical community in comparison to other “detox” diets. As a rule of thumb, any diet with the word “flush” or “detox” in the title will not be held in high esteem by anyone…
ByAnnie MicheauxMore and more people are waking up to the powerhouse health boosting benefits of coconut oil, and frankly, it’s about time! Considered to be one of the true “super foods” out there on our planet today, this oil has the potential to completely transform your life. Sounds too good to be true? Like marketing hype?…
ByAnnie MicheauxNavigating the sometimes contradictory research and information around dietary fat can make a person’s head spin. Should I eat more fat? Less fat? A different kind of fat? Here are the five most common myths around dietary fat: Myth 1: Eating more fat makes you fatter Not true. Eating more calories than you burn makes…
ByAnnie MicheauxMost kitchen gadgets are purchased on impulse, used once or twice for the novelty of them, and then quickly buried in a cabinet or drawer. You know that drawer. It’s basically the land of misfit kitchen gadgets filled with everything from fancy garlic peelers, apple corers, electric can openers to the Miracle Chef veggie chopper. But…
ByAnnie MicheauxFish oil is on a roll. It’s difficult to open up a health or fitness magazine, browse the Internet or turn on the TV without seeing yet another piece on this “wonder” supplement. The health claims made in the media and online are often as amazing as the idea that we can distill down the…