5 Mood-Boosting Foods for Summer

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Research indicates that our stomach and brain are interconnected through the tenth cranial nerve called the vagus nerve. Both these organs are made up of the same cells and tissues that grew during fetal development. The bacteria that helps with digestion in our stomachs communicates with the brain through the help of the vagus nerve. This study proves quite accurately that the food we eat affects our stomach. This has an indirect effect on our brain, and over time, these symptoms become more apparent. Read more

The Best (And Worst) Foods for Dental Health

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The best way to have great teeth is to eat healthy foods, brush your teeth and floss regularly. But are some foods better for your teeth than others? And which foods are bad for your dental health? The answers may surprise you. Read more

6 Western Foods To Eat For Health Conscious

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Since the renaissance period, countries in the western side of the globe have influenced the culture, economy and even the palate of the citizens in the oriental nations. Consequently, the Singaporeans’ penchant for western food supports this concept. Unfortunately, most western recipes are rich in fat and cholesterol content. To address this, below are six suggested western meals which can help the citizens observe a healthier lifestyle. Read more

Is Healthy Eating the Key To Addiction Recovery?

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Good nutrition is important to human health in so many ways, but most people are not aware of the connection between a healthy diet and recovery from addiction. Whether a person is addicted to alcohol or drugs, their addiction is based on a need to satisfy their craving for a certain substance. Since many addicts have extremely poor eating habits, they may confuse hunger with a need for the substance they are addicted to. Read more

Healthy Foods for Your Kids

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Food choices and habits are major indicators of healthy lifestyle. Installing healthy habits into kids on time is important for their future nutrition, because if kids learn to eat healthy foods at an early age they will most certainly choose a healthy lifestyle later in life. Read more

Healthy Foods to Fight the Winter Blues

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When the days get shorter and you’re stuck inside, it is easy to get winter blues. If you are feeling bored, don’t escape in unhealthy foods. Below are healthy foods you should reach for instead. Read more

9 Great Foods to Freeze for Later

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One of the seemingly daunting tasks folks who want to eat healthier tend to face is freezing. For the modern family today, freeze-able foods make life easier.  However, it is possible to still eat healthy even when you have little time to put into cooking. That said, here are 13 healthy foods you can pop in your freezer and later thaw for an easy, quick addition to your meals: Read more

Learning Proper Snacking Techniques

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Food is where nutrition begins. The food you eat follows a procedure that has been prescribed in the human body to provide nourishment. Food is broken down in the tissues of the body and energy. Many of the food and nutrition articles that you read today reveals that the actual science of nutrition is concerned with everything the body does when it comes to carrying out all of the functions in an efficient manner. Read more

5 Foods to Make You Feel Better

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If you have been in a depressed or gloomy mood, or if you have been feeling irritable, then maybe foods are ruining your mood. According to nutrition experts, you can actually make yourself feel better if you eat the right foods. If you still do not believe that your mood depends on the food you eat, then try eating the following: Read more