Six healthy cheeses for the perfect dish or snack

Blue CheeseCheese is popular; the average Dutch person eats 20 kilos of cheese a year. Despite this, cheese is often seen as a bad choice because it contains a relatively high amount of sodium and saturated fat. Fortunately, cheese also contains many good properties. How healthy is cheese? Cheese contains many nutrients that make you feel […]

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Study shows cheddar cheese might lower bad cholesterol for middle-aged adults

Mature CheddarThe French, Italians, and Dutch are reputed to be good cheese makers. But the English? Oh yes! Try the original cheddar cheese and you’ll know: the British are absolute masters of cheese making. There are many types of cheddar cheese: from the traditional British variety to the factory-made slices here in the United States. The […]

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Drinking Coffee Linked With Lower Death Risk – Even if You Take It Sweetened With Sugar

Coffee and HealthAccording to a new study, moderate coffee drinkers were less likely to die than non-coffee drinkers. This held true even for people that sweeten their coffee with sugar. Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the United States and the world. In fact, according to the National Coffee Association, 66% of Americans drink […]

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Feta Cheese and Your Health – Everything You’ve Always Wanted To Know

Feta Cheese and Your Health - Everything You've Always Wanted To KnowThis article will expose everything you’ve always wanted to know about feta cheese and your health. What is feta cheese? Real feta, comes from Greece. It is traditionally made there from sheep’s or goat’s milk. Variants made from cow’s milk are also available, but they are certainly not considered the ‘real’ feta! Feta, after the […]

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A Vegan or Vegetarian Diet May Reduce Rheumatoid Arthritis

A Vegan or Vegetarian Diet May Reduce Rheumatoid ArthritisRheumatoid arthritis is a common condition that affects millions of people around the world, but a vegan or vegetarian diet may reduce the symptoms. Rheumatoid arthritis can lead to serious deformities and can make it hard to function properly. A recent experiment suggests that replacing your diet with a plant-based one could help alleviate the […]

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Music May Benefit Stroke Survivors

We’re all familiar with the old saying; ‘Laughter Is The Best Medicine’, popularized in the 70’s and 80’s by Readers Digest magazine. However a recent article published by Laura Williamson…

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No Need To Fight The Fight Alone – Exercise Tips That Help

Achieving personal fitness should be a top goal for everyone. Many people are overwhelmed when they decide to begin a fitness program because they have no experience trying to increase…

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pumpkin is a great source of beta carotene

Beta Carotene, a Provitamin of Vitamin A

Beta carotene is a carotenoid found in large quantities in carrots, as well as pumpkin, tomatoes, oranges and peaches. It ensures proper functioning of the organ of vision and protects…

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macronutrients

What are macronutrients and how do you calculate how much you need?

A lot is written about macronutrients on this blog. This is not without reason: they form the basis of your diet and have quite an impact on the functioning of…

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Diabetes Mellitus and Prevention

Diabetes is a disease that is common today. It is a metabolic disease. What exactly is diabetes and how can you prevent it? Diabetes Diabetes or diabetes is a disease…

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