You know the feeling: The clock strikes 2 p.m., and you can barely pick your head up off the desk. Your first instinct may be to reach for a cup of coffee or an energy drink, but slow down. The tiredness you’re feeling is likely due to a drop in blood sugar, which can’t be corrected with caffeine.
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Sugar is one of the most commonly used food additives in America, improving the taste of foods and beverages and prolonging the shelf-life of processed food products. With the exception of salt, Americans consume 10 times more added sugar than any other food additive, according to an infographic published by Forbes.
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Experiencing pain in your heart and chest area can be alarming no matter when it occurs. If you experience this pain right after eating, it’s most likely due to heartburn; however, knowing the warning signs of a heart attack may help save your life. You should never take any type of pain in the chest lightly.
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Spinach is often defined as a super-food, and rightfully so. The leafy green vegetable is packed with vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, magnesium, iron, manganese, calcium and fiber. Spinach also contains loads of phytochemicals, which are substances found in plants that help off disease.
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Glomerulonephritis is a type of kidney disease characterized by inflammation of the filtering mechanisms in your kidneys, called the glomeruli. When the glomeruli are inflamed, they cannot remove waste products and fluid from the blood efficiently.
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Approximately 15 percent of Americans suffer from constipation -- a condition characterized by dry, hard stools or fewer than three bowel movements per week, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
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The Atkins Diet is arguably the mother of all low-carbohydrate diets. Since its introduction in the 1970s, the diet has undergone some changes to its structure, but one thing remains the same -- when following the diet, you count net carbohydrates rather than total carbohydrates.
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Fluid regularly enters your body tissues from your blood. Normally, excess fluid is excreted from your body, so you don’t even realize it’s there. In some cases, however, fluid isn’t removed correctly from your tissues and causes water retention, medically referred to as edema.
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When you bite off a piece of bread and chew, you begin digestion, but you could never absorb nutrients if the process stopped there. As you continue chewing, your mouthful becomes sweet if you're eating carbohydrates because enzymes in your saliva begin to break complex carbs down into simple sugars.
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Emulsifiers keep the cream in your coffee and the dressing on your salad together. Emulsifiers such as lecithin stop oil and water from splitting. Lecithin occurs naturally. Wheatgerm and eggs contain lecithin.
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Following a good diet and getting regular exercise become even more important as you get older. Recent research indicates that a diet including good quality protein, such as whey, can help to reduce age-related muscle wasting. Dr.
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As people spend more time working and less time cooking, fast food has become an increasingly frequent option. Many people eat all three meals away from home every day, often at fast-food establishments.
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Dextrose is a form of glucose derived from starches. It is one of the most commonly used ingredients in packaged foods because of its affordability and wide availability.
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The body requires iron to function properly; specifically, it supports the blood in your body and forms the central part of hemoglobin. The foods in your diet supply all the iron that you need--at least that is the theory.
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Water scale comes from hard water, water that has a high mineral content, primarily calcium and magnesium. When the water dries, scale -- stains and spots -- are left on items. Water softeners are the primary solution to hard water.
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Brown rice tea, known as "genmaicha" in Japanese, is a special blend of green tea and roasted brown rice. Brown rice tea contains flavonoids, antioxidants, trace minerals and vitamins. The health benefits of brown rice tea are comparable to that of green tea.
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According to MayoClinic.com, normal fasting blood sugar levels are between 70 and 99 mg/dL; fasting blood sugar levels between 100 and 125 mg/dL are classified as pre-diabetes; and fasting blood sugar levels over 126 on two consecutive tests are consistent with a diagnosis of diabetes.
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Applebee’s is a large restaurant franchise with locations in the U.S. and around the world. They offer casual American dining for lunch and dinner. Their extensive menu includes appetizers, salads, steaks, chicken, seafood, burgers, pasta, sandwiches and desserts.
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McDonald's is an iconic American fast-food restaurant, and the Golden Arches logo is recognizable throughout most of the world. In the U.S., the McChicken sandwich is popular with diners on a budget, since it is part of the Dollar Menu.
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Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing mix is an American iconic food product. Many people love the creamy and mild taste of the original ranch dressing flavor, which complements salads and other foods. Now this famous salad dressing mix is sold in 17 countries around the world.
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