The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that more than 29 million Americans have diabetes, while another 86 million American adults are dealing with a condition called ‘prediabetes,’ in which their blood sugar levels are higher than the average adult, however not high enough to warrant a classification of diabetes. Of those Americans […]
The Internet has opened up the doors of communication, allowing us to access information from around the world in a matter of seconds with the click of a button. While, on one hand, this has provided us with a powerful tool to stay updated on the latest information, research, and developments, there is one significant […]
Many people are obsessed with Nutella hazelnut spread, but this study will change your mind. While it is tasty, it might also be causing cancer. Nutella is a popular hazelnut spread that goes well on top of waffles, toast, or between two slices of regular white bread. Many people obsess over it because of […]
Lectins are a form of protein found in raw legumes and grains that serve the purpose of protecting the plants when growing in the wild. As plants are static and unable to actively defend themselves, they rely upon this passive defense tactic to discourage predators from continuing to consume them after the initial interaction. They […]
With a rising obesity epidemic in the United States of America, there has been an increased focus on the foods that we are eating each and every day. As scientists invest time and money into in-depth studies, examining the foods that are often found on our table, their findings can surprise and shock us. These […]
Bananas are great for a ton of different things. They replenish your potassium levels and supply you with an abundance of vitamins and nutrients. However, they have one small issue Bananas are an amazing supplement to add into your diet. They are loaded down with vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and antioxidants. They can replenish your health […]
Dopamine provides the passion and zest for life that keeps us going, providing us with joy and happiness. It has been found to be extremely important in the areas of motivation, behavior, focus, mood, energy, and productivity. Unfortunately, today’s society promotes lifestyle habits and diet that have been connected with a significant decrease in dopamine […]
The American Liver Foundation states that up to 20% of Americans have a fatty liver. A fatty liver is one in which the fat content makes up more than 5-10% of the liver’s overall weight. Experts state that the growing obesity epidemic has contributed to the increase in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in the […]
Losing weight is much harder than gaining it, that’s for sure. Sometimes it seems like we workout to our maximum, but we still aren’t losing fat in the places we want to. If you aren’t looking to lose some weight, chances are you know someone who is. People are trying to lose weight and get […]
It might be a good thing that I’m writing this in the afternoon because a lot of morning coffee drinkers are going to be displeased by this! Coffee might be your morning lifeline, but it’s not very good for you at all. I think most people can agree that a nice cup of Joe in […]