The urge to eat a certain type of food is often called a craving, although a craving is not specifically defined. Craving foods is different from being hungry, and craving carbs while trying to cut back can be rather disturbing to the diet. In order to decrease the amount or intensity of carb cravings, the best thing to do is to cut back on the carbs, not surprisingly,...
In theory, we all know gluten-free foods are more expensive, but do we know exactly how much money we’ll be spending on groceries every month if we decided to switch to this diet regimen? Back in 2008 when individuals affected by celiac disease were the main consumers of the gluten-free diet an average gluten-free product was 242% more expensive than a regular...
Scientists and laymen alike have been investigating and studying different foods and their effects on jet lag. Travelers know all too well that jet lag can be a real drag, but luckily there are certain foods that can help get your biological clocks in sync with the time zone you’ve arrived to. One of the foods that is sure to help your body adjust is lemon. Most...
Hosting a house party usually entails lots of preparation and if you are the only person in charge of making food we would like to assist you with our wide range of ideas of hors d’oeuvres you can make yourself or buy at your local grocery store. Our list includes both sweet and savory options and is mostly organized around finger foods you can serve all year...
The term probiotics has been used frequently in the media as something you should include in your body, whether through special vitamins and supplements, or naturally with the food you eat. Probiotics are actually organisms that have a wide range of benefits and healing properties, often used to improve your overall health. They can help with things like a weakened...
The marketing programs for energy drinks are targeted to the youth and young adults with the appeal of providing fast and temporary benefits of physical energy, enhanced mental capacity, improved mood and increased alertness. Along with energy products like Red Bull, which claims to give wings, more and more research is linking energy drinks to mental health problems...
