This question has never been more pertinent than now. Bottled water, once seen as a symbol of convenience, comes with hidden costs – environmental, economic, and health-related. Let’s explore the facts. Introduction: Bottled water has been a ubiquitous presence in our lives for years, but it’s time to unravel the layers of its impact. Beyond […]
As a new coronavirus causes widespread illness around the world, many people are wondering how to protect themselves and their loved ones. Here’s what we know about COVID-19 thus far — with a reminder that this is an emerging situation, and new information about the 2019 coronavirus and its impact is coming out every day.
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How quinoa will benefit you Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) is a type of cereal, actually a seed of a leafy plant (it is not derived from the family of grasses and therefore is not a true cereal). It originates from South America. The Incas called it ‘the mother of all grain’ (though technically it is not
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Avocado is a ‘superfood’. It possesses excellent nutritional qualities as it contains high levels of unsaturated lipids, dietary fibers, vitamins, magnesium potassium and antioxidants. Eating avocado has been shown to be extremely healthy. It is a fruit that grows on trees that originally came from Central America. Here are the health benefits of eating avocado:
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Santa Fe High School, Texas: 10 dead, 13 Injured (5/18/18). Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School, Florida: 17 dead, 14 wounded (2/14/18). Texas First Baptist Church massacre, 26 dead, 20 injured (11/5/17). Las Vegas Strip massacre, 58 dead, 546 injured (10/1/17) San Bernadino, California: 14 dead, 21 wounded. Colorado Springs, Colorado: 3 dead; 9 injured. Newton,
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Have you ever had to decide whether to start taking a medication, choose a course of treatment for cancer, undergo a surgical procedure, or have a screening test? In a perfect world, your doctor would have guided you through your decision-making process, clearly describing important issues such as the “what, why, how, and when,” the
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Towards the end of a routine office visit last year, my daughter’s pediatrician said he’d like to start talking about vaccinating her against human papillomavirus (HPV), the virus that causes genital warts and can lead to cervical and other cancers. His comment brought me to a full stop. She’s received all the routine childhood vaccinations
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Chili peppers (Capsicum genus) are fruits that originated from the Americas and are now grown all over the world. They are widely used to spice up dishes, more so in some countries. In addition to their tasty properties they have a positive impact on our health. 1. Prevention of cardiovascular diseases Capsaicinoids are compounds
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Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is a plant from the Mediterranean region that is commonly used as a garnish or ingredient in a wide number of recipes. Parsley contains compounds that have specific health benefits. 1. Diuretic Parsley is a natural diuretic (a stimulant to pass urine). Parsley reduces the absorption of sodium, and with it
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There are good reasons to try improve your sense of smell besides making food tastier and enjoying the delicious aromas of foods, fresh coffee, good wine and perfumes. 1. Improve your mood Stimulation by various smells has been shown in clinical studies to affect your mood, either positively or negatively. Pleasant smells can improve your
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Eggplant (Solanum melongena), also known as aubergine in some countries or brinjal in Asia, originates from Asia, where it has been cultivated since historic time, is a fruit commonly used in cooking recipes from Mediterranean and Asian regions. As in most of the plant foods, many phenolic compounds can be found in eggplants. While these
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