Diets rich in peanuts and peanut butter appear to protect against heart disease by lowering levels of bad LDL cholesterol and controlling body weight. So enjoy this time-honored favorite with the whole family. Following are some quick and nutritious peanut butter nibbles to take any boredom out of peanut butter while reaping the health benefits:
Water for Fitness and Fat Burning
Did you know that in water, that simple substance called H2O, you have a powerful tool that can increase your muscle contractile strength by 10 to 15 percent, and increase your capacity for prolonged aerobic exercise by 20 to 30 percent? It’s true. What’s more, in water we have a substance that is totally legal
Fast Food Frenzy
Many people purchase and eat at least one meal away from home each day. Whether you are at the drive through window, the office cafeteria or a fine dining restaurant, you can eat the nutrient rich way. This means getting the most vitamins, minerals and other nutrients – but not too many calories – from
Benefit From Bananas
Bananas are good for so much more than just tender, moist banana breads – they’re one of the nutritional super fruits most of us find very appealing. So dig into bananas – they’re bountiful and oh-so-good-for-you… If you want a quick fix for flagging energy levels, there is no better snack than a banana. If
Acrylamide in Foods
Researchers in Europe and the United States have found acrylamide in certain foods that were heated to a temperature above 248 degrees Fahrenheit (120 degrees Celsius), but not in foods prepared below this temperature. Acrylamide occurs when sugars and amino acids in carbohydrate rich foods react when cooking with high temperatures. This compound is found
Raw Food Diet and Weight Loss
A raw food diet is based on the use of uncooked and unprocessed plant food such as fresh vegetables, fruits, seed, sprouts, grains, nuts, dried fruits, etc. It is believed that if food is heated to over 116 degrees enzymes which assist in digestion and absorption of the food are destroyed. To derive the full
Amazing Almonds
National Almond Day February 16 Just a handful of almonds a day may help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels. And that’s good news for just about everyone as cardiovascular disease holds its spot as the leading cause of death among men and women in the U.S. Almonds are cholesterol free and low in saturated fat.
Smarter Snacks
Try these items instead of high calorie, high fat foods for snacks or a even a light lunch. A handful of shelled peanuts. (Or maybe 2!) Oatmeal, shredded wheat or raisin bran cereal. Whole grain bagel or English muffin with peanut butter or a slice of low fat cheese. Omelet filled with tomatoes, mushrooms and
Can Garlic Aid Weight Loss?
More than 5,000 scientific publications from all over the world now confirm the traditionally recognized health benefits of garlic, which include acting as an antibiotic, among many others. Garlic is a simple and powerful health solution for a number of illnesses and has health benefits because of the several unique compounds it contains, especially scordinin
Butter is Better
Butter gets its creamy yellow color from the substance beta-carotene, naturally occurring in milk. According to The Encyclopedia of Herbs, Spices and Flavorings, in winter, when cows are fed on grain rather than grass, butter is sometimes less yellow than the butter made in spring and summer. For this reason, annatto may be added in
