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Guide to Grains [Infographic]

January 28February 8Posted in FoodTagged Cooking, food, grains, guide, Health, health benefits, how to store, infographic, nutrition, recipes, tipsLeave a comment

The team of Greatist has made it easy for us to identify some of the healthiest grains and their health benefits along with some recipe suggestions and cooking tips. Have you tried all of them? Let us know 🙂

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Brussel Sprouts: Nutrition facts & Health benefits [infographics]

July 26July 26Posted in HealthTagged benefits, brussel sprouts, facts, Health, minerals, nutrition, vitaminsLeave a comment

Small, cabbage-like and often ignored on plates across America, Brussels sprouts deserve a second (and third) look because they’re surprisingly packed with vital nutrition. Just a one-cup serving of Brussels sprouts will meet your daily requirement for vitamin C and vitamin K for the day, while also providing plenty of folate, potassium, B vitamins, manganese and loads of other nutrients.

Because of their high-nutrient-per-low-calorie ratio, every expert will tell you that cruciferous vegetables, including Brussels sprouts, should be at the top of your grocery list. On top of this, Brussels sprouts can help you to reach a healthy weight, give you more energy, aid in muscle growth and improve your eyesight and complexion.

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Chemistry of a Craving and How to Curb it [Infographic]

July 1July 16Posted in FoodTagged chemistry, control, craving, curb, diet, emotion, habit, Health, healthy, indulgy, memory, mood, nutritionLeave a comment

by Health Perch

Most of us have fallen victim to an unyielding urge for a candy bar, a bag of chips, or a chocolate chip cookie. Cravings have the ability to make us lose control, abandon healthy habits, and give in to an immediate desire to satisfy what feels like a primal need. So what is a craving and what makes us willing to drive a few miles out of our way just to get our hands on a double chocolate milkshake or a greasy grilled cheese sandwich.

Cravings were once thought to be identifiers of nutritional deficiencies. Now researchers believe cravings are influenced by three factors: diet, memory, and emotion.

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