Weight management
The Best Protein Powder Alternatives For Your Nutritious Morning Smoothie – Health Digest
If you want to keep your smoothie high in protein but steer clear of the additives in protein powders, various milks are a good bet. One cup of 1% cow’s milk has 8 grams of protein, per the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). It’s also high in calcium at 305 milligrams. The Iranian Journal of […]
The Unexpected Beverage That Can Give You The Hiccups – Health Digest
While coffee or any other hot beverage might not give you hiccups every time (or at all), it’s important to know that hiccups are mostly caused by a sudden change or irritation that your body hasn’t anticipated, according to a 2012 article in the Journal of Neurogastroenterology and Motility. A rapid change in the temperature […]
Is There Any Truth To The ‘Feed A Cold, Starve A Fever’ Saying? Here’s What We Know – Health Digest
When you get a fever, both calorie use and metabolism increase in your body, so it’s important to fuel it with the nutrients it needs, according to the clinical instructor of internal medicine at NYU Langone Health, Dr. Albert Ahn (via Health). “When you have a fever, it is essentially increasing your body’s temperature to fight […]
The Best Foods To Eat After Having Your Blood Drawn – Health Digest
Iron is an essential mineral needed for making hemoglobin, which is a protein found in red blood cells. It’s used to carry oxygen from your lungs to all the other areas of your body, according to the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements. When you have your blood drawn, eating foods rich in […]
What Happens To Your Back When You Don’t Drink Enough Water – Health Digest
As you move around during the day, gravity puts a lot of pressure on your back. It’s up to the spine’s discs to protect your vertebrae from this compression. When they lose water, there is more wear and tear on the vertebrae as space shrinks between them. The outer layer of these discs can become […]
The One Big Health Problem Connected To Having Blue Eyes – Health Digest
The association between increased alcohol use and light eyes may also be related to differences in neuron-firing speed (via Personality and Individual Differences). Melanin sheaths act as a protective cover for the connecting cables of our neurons. The more melanin we have in the front layer of the iris as well as in our central nervous […]
Here’s What The V8 Diet Can Do For Your Cardiovascular Health – Health Digest
Our cardiovascular health is intricately connected to the foods we consume. Dietary choices play a pivotal role in either enhancing or compromising the well-being of our hearts. A 2023 report in Vascular Health and Risk Management shows that adopting a heart-healthy diet is essential for cardiovascular disease prevention, but there are many barriers and limitations […]
Turns Out Leftover Pasta Can Be Deadly. What We Know – Health Digest
Bacillus cereus (B. cereus) is a type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning. It is found in soil and food and can survive in cooked food. B. cereus food poisoning can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), pasta is often associated with B. cereus food poisoning, primarily because […]
Brooke Shields Explains The Scary Reality Of Drinking Too Much Water After Suffering A Seizure – Health Digest
Shields described the severity of symptoms she experienced during the seizure, including frothing at the mouth, skin turning blue, and attempting to swallow her tongue. “The next thing I remember, [I’m] being loaded into an ambulance. I have oxygen on,” she tells Glamour, adding that actor Bradley Cooper rode alongside her in the ambulance on […]
If You Don’t Eat Enough Protein, This Is What Happens To Your Weight – Health Digest
Protein also helps your body recover from illness, according to the London Health Sciences Centre. When you’re sick, you quickly deplete your levels of albumin, which is typically the most abundant type of protein in your body. Doctors know the severity of your illness depending on your albumin levels. While protein will pull water through […]