Nutrition

(NEW YORK) — A major consumer magazine is warning Americans to limit how much rice they eat because of concerns over arsenic. According to a sobering report released to Good Morning America by Consumer Reports magazine on Wednesday morning, rice eaten just once a day can drive arsenic levels in the human body up 44 […]

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via: cnn.com Chick-fil-A says it set a sales record on Wednesday, the day that supporters rallied around the fast-food chain amid a debate over its president’s opposition to same-sex marriage. The chain said it won’t release sales numbers, but “we can confirm reports that it was a record-setting day,” said Steve Robinson, Chick-fil-A’s executive vice […]

Let’s see if you agree. Source huffingtonpost.com Sampling the local cuisine can help you make friends, understand the history, politics or religion of the place you’re visiting and provide a lasting memory of your trip. Food and travel go hand in hand, and there’s no better way to delve deep into a destination than to try its […]

Ingredients Basic Piecrust for Double crust Pie: source foodnetwork.com 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening, chilled 1/3 cup ice water For the Peach cobbler: 3 pounds medium peaches, peeled, pitted and cut into 1/4-inch slices 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon […]

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Everyone has to eat. But you don’t have to eat unhealthy foods. The average person eats way too much sugar and way too many processed foods, and for African-Americans in particular, these habits can be deadly. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/life_style/food_life_style/38105

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If you want to put some sizzle back into your sex life, food can help you set the mood this Valentine’s Day. There’s nothing better than a romantic, home-cooked dinner, featuring some R-rated foods to help turn up the heat. “There’s a growing body of evidence that some of the vitamins and components in foods […]

via: cnn.com The owner of one famous Southern soul food destination tells us how he’s making his cuisine healthier. See More

MARIE CLAIRE: More than 10 million Americans regularly complain about being bloated. That uncomfortable sensation — the result of air passing through your intestines — is often caused by a tempting culprit: salty and fatty foods. So, what’s safe to eat to keep women from unbuttoning those skinny jeans? Oranges and Watermelons Because water flushes […]

For all of you food lovers out there, it seems like there is always a new science and new discovery when it comes to our favorite foods. Whether its discovering that something else is bad for us, or something is healthy for us to eat, we can always rely on science to help us discover […]

WOMEN’S HEALTH: Grocery shopping just got a whole lot easier! A team of nutritionists tested aisles’ worth of items for an annual roundup of the healthiest, tastiest, and most convenient supermarket finds that won’t break the bank. Haagen-Dazs Fat-Free Cranberry Blueberry Sorbet A refreshing new fat-free treat made with antioxidant-loaded cranberry and blueberry purees. Promotes […]

Your entire body needs the right nutrients to keep it healthy, and your brain is no exception. Your brain benefits from a variety of nutrients, including fats, proteins, vitamins, and sugars, to help keep it sharp, offer protection against cell damage, and help it function properly. What’s more, the right foods also can provide the […]