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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 […]
An Underrated Winter Squash Can Reduce Your Risk Of Heart Disease And Cancer At The Same Time – Health Digest
Akarawut/Shutterstock Taking advantage of in-season produce allows you to mix up the flavors and textures of each meal. (Bonus: It also encourages you to support local farms!) For instance, during the cooler months, you’ll probably notice that a buffet of squash varieties is on display. One of […]
Rice Protein Powder Could Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Blood Pressure – Health Digest
BongkarnGraphic/Shutterstock Do you have hypertension? If so, you’re like nearly half of all adults in the U.S., according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, just because high blood pressure is common doesn’t make it any less problematic. After all, the CDC […]
Eggnog Has An Unexpected Amount Of Protein And Antioxidants (If You Avoid 2 Ingredients) – Health Digest
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock When the days get shorter and colder temperatures come to town, one of the few things that really hit the spot is eggnog. That is, if you’re a fan of eggnog and its super rich, decadent taste. If the thought of eggnog, which […]
What Happens To Your Blood Sugar When You Don’t Get Enough Magnesium – Health Digest
Puhhha/Getty Images Magnesium plays a role in more than 300 functions in your body, such as building proteins, keeping muscles and nerves working properly, managing blood sugar levels, and controlling blood pressure. You also need magnesium to support the health of your bones, create DNA and RNA, […]
An Unpopular Protein Is The Best Snack You Can Eat For Your Brain – Health Digest
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. 97/Getty Images As you read this, your brain decodes the various shapes of letters to form words. To understand what you read, your brain quickly retrieves information from your memory and matches it with the current words. […]
Can These 3 Breakfast Foods Kill Cancer? The Answer Is Complicated – Health Digest
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock Cancer ranks second behind heart disease as the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for 18.5% of all deaths, according to the National Cancer Institute. You might be surprised to know that cancer is the number one cause of death […]
Add An Underrated Ingredient To Your Hot Cocoa For An Unexpected Effect On Your Cholesterol – Health Digest
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/Getty Images One of the best things about the cold winter months is sipping on hot cocoa with some marshmallows. Hot cocoa warms your bones and your soul while you are cuddling up in […]
The Healthiest Fast Food Hamburger You Can Order, According To A Dietitian – Health Digest
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock Eating healthy to lose weight or prevent disease often takes a little bit of planning and time in the kitchen. Sometimes life can throw you out of your healthy routine, and you need to grab something quick for lunch. Fast food isn’t the […]
The Best Time To Eat Breakfast If You Have High Blood Pressure – Health Digest
ViDI Studio/Shutterstock People can experience high blood pressure for many reasons, including the medications they take, their habits, and genetics. Yet regardless of why you have high blood pressure, you can sometimes reduce it by implementing new lifestyle choices, like re-evaluating whether and when you eat breakfast. […]