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Feeling Sleepy After Eating Could Say A Lot About Your Blood Sugar – Health Digest
Amnaj Khetsamtip/Shutterstock Everyone can relate to that late-afternoon slump. You’re working at your desk and notice some brain fog or perhaps dozing off. You may even notice the same thing after you eat a Thanksgiving meal or a huge buffet. A few hours later, you’re desperate for […]
Eating Cabbage Every Day Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Risk Of Cancer (But There’s A Catch) – Health Digest
Kate Wieser/Getty Images Cabbage is probably not at the top of most people’s list of favorite foods, but you may find it added to some of your go-to dishes. Cabbage provides the base of coleslaw recipes that complement spicy barbecue sandwiches. Cabbage fills your egg rolls and […]
The Healthy Vegetable You Should Avoid Eating At A Continental Breakfast Buffet – Health Digest
Miljko/Getty Images You wake in a comfy hotel bed. You’re relaxed. You’re rested. And you’re ready to head to the continental breakfast buffet. Who could blame you? Having a smorgasbord of morning nibbles makes traveling even better. But be careful about what you put on your plate, […]
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 […]