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Not Eating These Proteins Can Increase Your Early Death Risk – Health Digest
Prostock-studio/Shutterstock It’s very hard to understate the importance of protein in one’s diet. Protein is an important building block for your body, with everything from muscles and bones to your hair and fingernails benefiting from it. It also helps keep the body oxygenated thanks to a protein […]
Eating Prickly Pear Fruit Is High In Magnesium (And Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Cholesterol) – Health Digest
Fadel Dawod/Getty Images Magnesium is essential to keeping your body functioning normally. The mineral plays a part in multiple systematic processes, not the least of which are your energy levels, bone strength, and heart. But as can happen with all necessary nutrients, magnesium levels can start to tank. […]
What It Means If Eating Sourdough Bread Gives You Acid Reflux – Health Digest
Ljupco Smokovski/Shutterstock Anyone can get the occasional bout of acid reflux. And acid reflux can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as a hot, burning sensation in the throat or pain in the chest. However, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, up to […]
Eating Cayenne Pepper Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Cholesterol – Health Digest
Frantic00/Getty Images Taking medicine isn’t the only way you can combat rising cholesterol levels. There are healthy habits that can lower your high cholesterol, which may include eating cayenne pepper. If you regularly nosh on spicy food, you know that cayenne pepper brings on the heat. In […]
What Eating Microwaved Eggs Really Does To Your Body – Health Digest
Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock You don’t have to get a pan, pot, or baking dish dirty if you’re craving a hot egg dish. All you need is a microwave. In minutes, you’ll sit down to a protein-packed feast. But you might wonder if eating microwaved eggs offers special benefits — […]
Why Some People Should Avoid Eating Walmart’s Canned Tuna – Health Digest
Rocketclips, Inc./Shutterstock Many retailers have store brands; Walmart is no exception. Walk into any Walmart and you’ll see “Great Value” products lining the shelves, including canned tuna. However, though economically priced Great Value canned tuna may tempt you financially, you may need to reconsider purchasing it if […]
The Best Breakfast You Can Eat The Day After Eating Too Much Sugar – Health Digest
Tetra Images/Getty Images Birthdays, graduations, holidays, and other festive occasions invite you to indulge in some of the best sweets. From sinful ganache to heavenly angel food cake, you can find yourself going well beyond your typical sugar intake. That could leave you feeling like you have […]
The Unexpected Way Eating Sourdough Bread Every Day Affects Your Sleep – Health Digest
Irina Wilhauk/Shutterstock Sleep is a basic human need, but not everyone gets enough of it. According to the American Psychiatric Assocation, sleep disorders affect 50+ million individuals in the U.S. alone. And if you regularly toss and turn, you understand how frustrating the experience can be. The good news […]
Eating Eggs Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Hydration – Health Digest
Enigma_images/Getty Images Getting enough water every day can seem like an impossible task, especially when you’re on the go from morning until night. As a result, about three-quarters of U.S. adults deal with the unpleasant side effects of dehydration (via StatPearls). And all those dehydration side effects […]
Eating Greek Yogurt Every Day Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Cholesterol – Health Digest
LightField Studios/Shutterstock If you like the taste, texture, and tang of yogurt, you’re probably a fan not just of regular yogurt but of Greek yogurt as well. Featuring a thicker consistency and distinctive tartness, Greek yogurt is a treat for your mouth and stomach. And it may […]