Six healthy cheeses for the perfect dish or snack
Cheese 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 […]
Study shows cheddar cheese might lower bad cholesterol for middle-aged adults
The 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 […]
Drinking Coffee Linked With Lower Death Risk â Even if You Take It Sweetened With Sugar
According 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 […]
Feta Cheese and Your Health – Everything You’ve Always Wanted To Know
This 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 […]
A Vegan or Vegetarian Diet May Reduce Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid 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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Beta Carotene, a Provitamin of Vitamin A
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What are macronutrients and how do you calculate how much you need?
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Diabetes Mellitus and Prevention
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