Nutrition
5 Benefits of Dark Chocolate - Facts You Need to Know Before Enjoying
Benefits of dark chocolate… Yes, the legends are true: They do exist!
But, before you go rummaging through year-old Halloween candy and stuffing your face with Snicker's and Tootsie Roll's, there's a few things you need to know.
First, and most importantly, true dark chocolate is usually considered anything at or above 65% Cacao.
You're not going to [...]
Top 3 Shocking Fast Food Industry Secrets
You already know the fast food industry is to your waist what cigarettes are to your lungs.
Even so, just like smokers who knowingly shave years off their lives, many Americans find themselves at one of these fat-laden grease pits several times a week, if not every single day.
Sure, it's fast, easy, and cheap, but so [...]
Fluoride in Water - Is It Healthy or Dangerous?
Fluoride in water (or in toothpaste or anywhere else, for that matter) is one of those hotly debated topics in the health world where you can find several people who believe it's excellent for your teeth and body, while others would rather drink a bottle full of bleach (literally!).
Fluoride's Potential Benefits
May help prevent tooth decay [...]
Fast Food Friday - Eat This, Not That
Fast food on a health and fitness blog? Yes, and no. No, you absolutely shouldn't ever eat it again, but, yes, you probably will at some point.
Whether it's on a road trip when you don't have time to stop (and didn't bring your own healthy snack), or on the way home from a long day [...]
Nutrition Label - 4 Deciphering Tips!
One of the great marvels of modern science: the surprisingly complicated nutrition label.
Here's the scene: You're standing in the aisle of the grocery store, staring at the enticing labels and packaging of the foods you are considering adding to your increasingly full shopping cart.
One says "Extra Healthy" right on it, whereas another one reads "For [...]
