According to the WHO: Processed Meat Can Cause Cancer

According to the WHO: Processed Meat Can Cause Cancer

We have been warned about the dangers of eating processed food, and the toxic effects they have on our bodies and over health.  But a new study by the France-based International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the WHO, says that eating as little as two slices of bacon can increase the risk of colorectal cancer by 18%.  The findings, which were released on Monday, have stirred up the ongoing debate of the healthfulness of a meat-based diet.  Vegetarians surely feel strengthened in their convictions, as the study illuminated the fact that eating processed meat can lead to bowel cancer, red meat being the likely cause of this.  Beef, lamb, and pork are all considered to be in the red meat category.

Read More

Whole Grains Help You Live Longer

Whole Grains Help You Live Longer

A new study from the Harvard School of Public Health has found that eating whole grains may help you live longer.

Whole grains are one of the major foods that can help prevent chronic disease. This study, published this month in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, further promotes the current dietary guidelines for whole grains.

Read More

Tips To Avoid Holiday Health Risks

Tips To Avoid Holiday Health Risks

Overeating/weight gain. Holiday cookies, eggnog, and left-over food are just some of the things many of us indulge, or over-indulge, in during the holidays.

While everyone should feel free to enjoy the holidays with some treats, many feel a lack of self-control when surrounded by delicious foods and desserts. Eating too much once in a while, such as during the holidays, is normal. However, some people overeat as a way to cope with negative emotions. It’s important to know the difference and if need be, take control. Overeating can cause heartburn, indigestion, and lethargy.

Read More