Did you know your skin can release up to 3 gallons of sweat in hot weather? Remember to hydrate especially when you are outdoors.
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If you are trying to stay away from fructose, the answer is no! Why? Because fructose is considered by many to be the single most damaging form of sugar.
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It’s summer and pineapples are in season. Here are some cool facts about pineapples.
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The glycemic index is a measure of how "sugary" a food is. It is on a scale from 0 to 100 where 100 is the glycemic index of glucose. Glucose is a simple sugar that our body uses for energy.
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The glycemic index is a measure of how "sugary" a food is. It is a scale from 0 to 100 where 100 is the glycemic index of glucose. Glucose is a simple sugar that our body uses for energy.
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It is a buzzword that we are accustomed to hearing all the time. But do you know what antioxidants actually do in our skin?
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Aromatherapy is popular right now and we all know that when you smell something good you feel good. But did you know that there is real science to back that up?
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There’s actually good reason to turn that frown upside down. Science has shown that smiling can lift your mood, lower stress, boost your immune system and possibly even prolong your life!
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In one study, people who ate chocolate a few times a week or more weighed less than those who rarely indulged in chocolate.
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For every shot of alcohol you drink, you lose an extra 4 ounces of fluid on top of your normal urine output.
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Cotton allergy is very rare, but did you know that some cotton materials contain formaldehyde.
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Want to be less stressed? Laugh more! Laughter decreases stress hormones...and more!
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This is a great question. And the answer is not simple. To understand the answer, you need to understand the difference between coconut sugar and regular cane sugar.
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Polyphenols are substance found in small quantities in plant foods. Like Vitamin C and Vitamin E, they are antioxidants that protect the body’s tissues from free radicals.
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Most Americans consume too much sugar...82 grams per day on average. That works out to be almost 20 teaspoons of sugar per day! Wow! But how much sugar is okay?
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Chia seeds are considered a true superfood but what makes then so special? Chia seeds come from a flowering plant in the mint family called Salvia Hispanica. They
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Saw Palmetto is a common ingredient in supplements for men to help with male pattern balding and prostate issues. It works by inhibiting the enzyme that converts testosterone to the more potent DHT.
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Hormones play a large role in skin and hair health. Although women normally have androgens (male hormones), excessive levels can cause a variety of symptoms including acne and hair loss on the scalp.
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Did you know that artificial sweeteners increase your risk of obesity by almost 200%? Research continues to grow against artificial sweeteners.
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Did you know that dark chocolate reduces cravings for sweet, salty and fatty foods? In one study, sixteen healthy male volunteers who liked both dark chocolate and milk chocolate equally participated.
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