Staying Skinny on Junk Food: Is it Possible?
Some people rely solely on junk food and maintain an ideal body weight. Some people cannot and should not. Discover more about your body, including …
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Effects of Junk Foods to Your Health: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality
For many of us, junk foods are very hard to resist, especially when they are so readily available. Do you know the effects of junk foods on your …
Continue ReadingMain Ingredients in Junk Food
Everyone knows we should limit our intake of junk food because it’s bad for us. However, what exactly is in junk food, and what is so bad about …
Continue ReadingComplex Carbs Food List: Eat These and Be Healthy!
Eating right is the key to good health. Read our complex carbs food list to find out which foods will help you get the energy your body needs without …
Continue ReadingWhy is Junk Food Unhealthy? Learn What Makes Junk Food Unhealthy and How to Make Better Choices
It’s so tempting when you’re hungry and harried to break open a bag of chips, raid the candy machine, or pop out to your local fast food …
Continue ReadingWhat Are Complex Carbs: Learn About these Valuable Carbohydrates
What are complex carbs? They are one of the main nutrients in food that our bodies need. Learn why they are important, and find a list of some foods …
Continue ReadingList of Complex Carbs: Healthy Foods with Healthy Carbohydrates
Foods that are rich in complex carbohydrates are the way to go when eating a healthy, well-balanced diet. The following list of complex carbs includes …
Continue ReadingLearn: What Are Simple Sugars? A Guide to Understanding Their Purpose in the Human Diet
Simple sugars are a ‘necessary evil’. You cannot do without them even when you know that they can cause harm. Learn how to make healthy choices.
Continue ReadingUSDA Food Label Requirements: What Are the Requirements and How Do They Benefit You?
Food-borne diseases affect millions of people each year. To address this problem, USDA food label requirements are enforced in conjunction with other …
Continue ReadingAn Overview of the Types of Malnutrition
When does a person suffer from malnutrition? Is it likely for a person to suffer from malnutrition, even if he or she seems to be eating well? How do …
Continue ReadingWhat are The Health Benefits of Omega 6 Fatty Acids Part 1 of 2
Omega-6 fatty acids, also known as polyunsaturated fatty acids, are essential fatty acids that together with omega-3 fatty acids play a critical role …
Continue ReadingWhat Are the Harmful Effects of Spicy Food?
While spicy food is a popular fare and comes with many health benefits, excessive consumption can cause negative or harmful effects. Learn more about …
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