Before We Jump in, What Exactly is Monosodium Glutamate?Monosodium Glutamate, or MSG for short, is a common food additive that is added to food to enhance the flavor. It is derived from glutamate, or glutamic acid, which is one of the most abundant naturally accruing amino acids. Monosodium glutamate is classified as a food additive …
The pomegranate isn’t the easiest fruit to eat and that’s probably why it has often been overlooked, in fact, people tend to ignore it simply because it seems too much trouble to get at the nutrition inside, but recent research into its health giving properties has now put it firmly in the ‘superfood’ bracket, thereby …
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With all the hype these days about how much water we should drink and whether it should be bottled or tap water, it’s no wonder we’re all confused about what is best for our health. What makes the choice more confusing is that there are now many more ‘water’ options, and if that’s not enough …
Blueberries are the fruits of a shrub that belong to the Ericaceae family, which includes cranberry, bilberry, azalea, mountain laurel and rhododendron. Blueberries grow in clusters and range in size from a small pea to a marble, with flavors ranging from mildly sweet (cultivated) to tart and tangy (wild). They’re bursting with nutrition and flavor, …
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Pasta is a simple dish, but it is a very versatile food item. There are around 310 forms of both fresh and dried pasta, in a number of shapes and varieties. Common forms of pasta include, short and long shapes, tubes and sheets, flat shapes and many more. It can be prepared by hand or …
I’m sure many of you have headed out the door for a morning run on an empty stomach and later regretted it. Eating before a run even if it is just a small snack will give you extra energy and a boost and may even inspire and push you to run that extra mile. Actually, …
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Sometimes it doesn’t matter how hard you try you just cannot shift that stubborn belly fat. Having excess belly fat not only looks ugly but it can also become a serious health risk to. The stubborn fat around your abdomen or “visceral fat” can lead to heart disease, diabetes, stroke and even dementia. The key …
