Alcohol & Fat Burning
If you drink and are trying to lose weight or decrease your body fat percentage, you may benefit from reducing your intake of alcohol or avoiding alcohol altogether.
Read more →Healthier drink choices rely on hydration quality, understanding the physiological effects of caffeine, and identifying nutrient-dense alternatives like bone broth.
If you drink and are trying to lose weight or decrease your body fat percentage, you may benefit from reducing your intake of alcohol or avoiding alcohol altogether.
Read more →The Master Cleanse is a well-known detox program that involves consuming a lemonade made from distilled water, lemon juice, cayenne pepper and maple syrup. Designed by Stanley Burroughs in the 1950s, the diet was published as a booklet that is still in print today.
Read more →Since alcohol is largely a fermented drink of starches and sugars, its nutritional benefit is relatively minimal -- alcohol doesn't contain vitamins or minerals that can offset the caloric intake. However, alcohol also has mild anesthetic or tranquilizing properties that can make it attractive at the end of a long day.
Read more →Carbohydrates provide your body with quick energy and support bodily functions. The Institute of Medicine recommends a daily intake of about 130 grams of carbs daily for adults. A 5-ounce serving of red wine supplies you with about 4 or 5 grams of carbohydrates, depending on the type you're drinking.
Read more →Hair loss is commonly associated with aging, but it can also happen because of other reasons. Pregnancy, stress, infection, chemotherapy, severe illness with fever, syphilis and excess vitamin A may all contribute to the loss of hair.
Read more →Livingston Cellars -- commonly referred to as Livingston -- is one of the largest producers of wine in the United States. The California winery offers a wide range of wines.
Read more →Cranberry is rich in antioxidants, particularly proanthocyanidins, which are responsible for its vibrant color. Antioxidants conquer free radicals, which are particles that damage DNA and may contribute to heart disease, cancer and other conditions. You can get cranberries in juice as well as in concentrate forms.
Read more →Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a perennial woody-stemmed herb which remains evergreen in milder climates and regrows each spring in areas with harsher winters. Sage has long oval-shaped pebbly-textured leaves which give off a heady aroma, which arises from sage's essential oils.
Read more →Caffeine is a mild stimulant that is added to soft drinks. When consumed, caffeine stimulates the central nervous system, which can make you feel more alert or even jumpy. According to the McKinley Health Center, 300 mg of caffeine per day is a moderate consumption level.
Read more →A bloody Mary is a libation made by combining vodka, tomato juice, spices including horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, salt and pepper. It’s often garnished using celery and olives. Cocktail Times reports that the bloody Mary was invented in the 1920s by Fernand Petiot at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris.
Read more →A chai tea latte is typically made with warm milk, black tea, sweetener and a combination of ginger, peppercorns, cinnamon and cardamom. It is an alternative to coffee and coffee drinks, because black tea contains caffeine.
Read more →Lambrusco, called a bitter tasting grape by the Classical Age poets and writers, was created in Modena, Italy. It’s name originated from the Latin word “lambruscia,” which means wild vines, and was given because the vines for this grape grew wildly even before ancient Rome.
Read more →Jose Cuervo's traditional margarita mix is a non-alcoholic blend that you serve with tequila and ice. Although the margarita mix tastes like limes, it offers none of the citrus fruit's nutritional benefits. Like many mixed drinks, margaritas tend to be higher in calories than plain beer or wine.
Read more →Planet Smoothie is a smoothie and juice chain that offers a variety of fruit and nutrient filled options. The goal of the chain is to offer consumers great tasting smoothies made from healthy ingredients and nutritious add-ins.
Read more →Some occasional discharge from your nipples is normal and not necessarily indicative of disease. Sometimes galactorrhea is a result of sensitivity of your breasts to lactin, the hormone that stimulates the production of milk. Sometimes it may be caused by medication. It's always a good idea to check with your doctor.
Read more →Coke Zero was released by the Coca-Cola Company in 2005 in order to garner more of the young adult male market after they discovered Diet Coke was considered a woman's drink, according to the Huffington Post.
Read more →Bourbon is a type of whiskey, a distilled alcoholic beverage, first made in and connected historically to Bourbon County in Kentucky. As a source of nutrition, Bourbon has little value, containing no vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats or carbohydrates.
Read more →The notion that vegans and the lactose intolerant cannot get their recommended amount of daily calcium is a myth, says the Produce for Better Health Foundation. Although calcium is closely linked to milk and milk products such as cheese and yogurt, plant-based foods are also calcium-rich.
Read more →The popularity of coffee in the modern world is indisputable. According to the National Coffee Association's Coffee Trends Study conducted in 2013, 83 percent of Americans surveyed claim to have had coffee within the last year, while 63 percent said they drank coffee every day.
Read more →While constipation is rarely dangerous, it can cause discomfort and concern when it occurs. Bowel movements vary from person to person, but the University of Maryland Medical Center describes constipation as when you have fewer than three bowel movements weekly.
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