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Eating Apricots Has A Little-Known Effect On Your Cholesterol And Blood Pressure – Health Digest
Jelena Lalic/Getty Images Do you want to keep your cholesterol in check? Are you interested in more effectively managing your tendency toward developing hypertension? Think about putting apricots on your weekly shopping list. Available in a variety of forms from vine-ripened fruits to dried pieces, apricots are an […]
Eating Sourdough Bread Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Belly Fat – Health Digest
Bymuratdeniz/Getty Images Trying to trim your midsection? You might assume that bread is off the menu. After all, bread (particularly white bread, arguably the least healthy bread) is often associated with weight gain due to its relatively high carbohydrate levels, starch content, and calories. However, not every type […]
The Unexpected Reason You Should Avoid Eating Raisin Bran If You Have High Blood Pressure – Health Digest
Inside Creative House/Shutterstock High blood pressure is often called the “silent killer” because you might have it for many years without knowing it. Even though almost half of people in the United States have high blood pressure, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says just 25% of them […]
What It Means If Eating Peanut Butter Makes You Feel Gassy – Health Digest
Anut21ng Stock/Shutterstock Biting into a moist peanut butter cookie, tasting a drizzle of Thai peanut sauce, or snacking on a scoop of peanut butter straight from the jar brings us nothing but pure joy. For some people, however, the creamy nut butter alternatively brings about an upset stomach. […]
Eating Potatoes Every Day Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Blood Pressure – Health Digest
Standret/Getty Images Potatoes generally get a bad rap. They’re a rich source of carbohydrates and they come packaged as yummy delights like potato chips or mashed potatoes which we end up eating a lot of. This can easily become a source of weight gain and other health concerns. […]
Men Should Avoid Eating Spicy Foods If They Have This Medical Condition – Health Digest
Johnnygreig/Getty Images There are a lot of theories about why people like spicy food. Your genes, the culture you come from, and your risk and reward-loving personality might all factor in. Not everyone can handle spicy food, though. Some genuinely don’t like the burning hot sensation that coats […]
Men Over 50 Should Avoid Eating This Cheese Every Day (And Eat This Instead) – Health Digest
Enigma_images/Getty Images Few lunch staples are as commonplace as a fresh ham and cheese sandwich or juicy cheeseburger loaded with fresh toppings. Yet if you’re a man over 50, you’ll want to be careful about the type of cheese you’re tossing on your bun. That “cheese” might not […]
Why You Should Avoid Eating Canned Tuna Every Day – Health Digest
Canned tuna isn’t a terrible ingredient for you or your children. It’s a solid superfood that’s great if you want to stay fit and fuel your muscles. As the U.S. Department of Agriculture notes, 3 ounces of tuna will cost you less than 100 calories, delivers an impressive 21.7 grams of protein, and offers up […]
Avoid Eating Low-Fat Ice Cream If You Have This Medical Condition – Health Digest
Reduced-fat, no added sugar ice cream such as Kemp’s is made from milk fat, nonfat milk, and whey protein concentrate to provide 4 grams of saturated fat in a ⅔ cup (88 grams) serving. Although you won’t see added sugar in this ice cream, you’ll find it sweetened by sorbitol, which is a sugar alcohol. […]
Eating Strawberries With Peanut Butter Has One Major Health Benefit – Health Digest
Even if you’ve had perfect vision all your life, your eyes and vision tend to decline with age. One of those age-related eye issues is cataracts. Cataracts occur when proteins in your eyes break down and cloud your vision. Oxidative stress plays a role in cataracts, which is where vitamin C can help. According to […]