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The Unhealthiest Foods You Can Order At A Costco Food Court – Health Digest
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. ZikG/Shutterstock Ah, Costco. It’s not just home to massive bargains. It’s also a mecca for food court aficionados. Where else can you get a hot dog and soda combo for $1.50? (Forever, according to the company’s CFO during […]
High-Protein Fast Food Orders That Are Actually Good For You – Health Digest
kckate16/Shutterstock Most of us have been conditioned to believe that fast food equals junk food. While it’s true that most fast food isn’t exactly healthy, some items offer a surprising amount of nutrition. For example, a few popular fast food and chain restaurant items are straight up no-guilt, high-protein […]
3 Easy Food Hacks To Lower High Blood Pressure Fast – Health Digest
Microgen Images/science Photo Library/Getty Images Having high blood pressure puts you at a greater risk for developing cardiovascular disease. That’s why it’s essential to take control of your hypertension and bring down your numbers as quickly as you can. In many cases, this can involve modifying your habits in […]
The Food Safety Mistake You Never Want To Make With A Store-Bought Rotisserie Chicken – Health Digest
calimedia/Shutterstock Swinging by the store after a long day to pick up a crisp rotisserie chicken makes dinner a no-brainer. Rotisserie chicken is also a pretty healthy choice, with one chicken breast (skin not eaten) containing 33.6 grams of protein, 341 milligrams of potassium, and 295 milligrams of phosphorus, […]
Why TikTok’s ‘Fear Food Challenge’ Could Be More Dangerous Than You Thought – Health Digest
Westend61/Getty Images TikTok offers fun and sometimes controversial food trends such as Rock-Paper-Scissors-Eat or Eat What You Want, Add What You Need. But some TikTok trends are riskier than you realize, such as the Fear Food challenge. The challenge involves writing down the names of foods that you […]
The Popular Breakfast Food That Can Relieve Your Itchy Mosquito Bites – Health Digest
According to a 2021 study published in the journal Foods, oat beta-glucan or OBG found in oats possess soothing, moisturizing, and anti-itching properties. “Oatmeal is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and lipids. It’s anti-inflammatory with itch-relieving benefits, helps restore the skin barrier, moisturizes the skin, and reduces inflammation to soothe irritated and itchy skin due to […]
Avoid Eating Avocado If You Have This Little-Known Food Intolerance – Health Digest
Wondering if avocados are causing you health problems? A good place to start is to understand how much histamine avocados contain. As outlined in a 2018 article from Foods, avocados contain 23 mg/kg of histamine apiece. For perspective, spinach contains 70 mg/kg of histamine, eggplant 101 mg/kg, and tomatoes 17 mg/kg. Consequently, avocados are far from being […]
Avoid Eating Bananas If You Have This Little-Known Food Intolerance – Health Digest
Tropical fruits, such as papaya, pineapple — and yes, bananas — are known as histamine liberators, as outlined in 2021 research published in the scientific journal Nutrients. These foods prompt the release of histamine from our mast cells, which are white blood cells containing histamine and other chemicals that become activated during an immune system […]
Food Storage Mistakes That Are Twice As Dangerous During Summer – Health Digest
A trip to the beach and picnics by the lake are popular summertime activities. Mishandling food during these excursions, however, can pose dangerous health concerns during summer. When storing for travel, it’s important to transfer meat, seafood, and other perishable foods directly from the refrigerator or freezer, in a frozen state, into a cooler. The […]
The Healthiest Items You Can Order At A Costco Food Court – Health Digest
As explained by Dr. Amy Lee, the rotisserie chicken Caesar salad, priced at $6.99, offers a good combination of protein and complex carbs. “You have your protein from the chicken and your vegetables as complex carbs,” explained the expert. What’s more, the chicken in the salad is not fried and “probably pretty decent with the protein per serving,” added Dr. […]