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The Pros and Cons of Drinking Decaf Tea
What is decaf tea? Decaf tea has been processed to have the caffeine removed. It is not the same as a naturally caffeine-free tea, which is typically a fruit blend or herbal infusion, such as peppermint, rooibos, or turmeric tea. There are different types and blends of decaf tea, including black tea, chai, Oolong,…
Factors That Can Affect How Many Calories You Burn
The reason people burn different amounts of calories during the same workout is that everyone’s body is different. Some people are bigger and have more muscle mass, which means they burn more calories. Others are smaller and have less muscle mass, which means they burn fewer calories. When talking about metabolism, it is important to…
Why Are Some Food Additives That Are Banned In Europe Still Used in the U.S.?
As of February 7th, 2022, the use of titanium dioxide as a food additive was banned throughout the European Union. There is a six-month time period in which foods containing titanium dioxide that were produced before February 7th, 2022, were still able to be sold until August 7th, 2022. This ban comes after an updated…
Signs You Should Worry About Your Headache or Migraine Attack
Most headaches are benign, and go away on their own or with simple self-care, but some can be a sign of a more serious condition. Headaches are a common occurrence, with many people opting to treat themselves with over the counter painkillers, extra hydration, or a short period of rest. For most people, these headaches…
Essential Oils: 6 Possible Health Benefits
How does aromatherapy work? Essential oils contain the property that gives a plant its distinct smell, as explained by Elizabeth Ko, MD. She is the medical director of the UCLA Health Integrative Medicine Collaborative and assistant clinical professor of medicine of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. The way that essential oils are…
18 Ways to Save Money on Groceries When Eating Healthy
If you’ve ever been surprised by how much a healthier diet costs, you’re not the only one. A meta-analysis of 27 studies found that eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, and nuts costs about $1.50 more per day than a less healthy diet with refined grains and processed meats. For a family of…
Diet Myths I Learned From a Local ‘Weight Loss Guru’
It’s always interesting when someone who is thin, rich, and has no relevant training decides to sell a diet program to fat people that they claim will change their life. I wonder how many diet experts have food issues of their own and project them onto others. Whose diet you’re thinking of following is not…
15 Small Changes That Can Lead to Big Weight Loss
When you focus on just a couple of small changes at a time, you begin to develop healthy habits that lasts for a lifetime, rather than an all-or-nothing approach that more often than not fails because it’s too hard to follow. Here are some tips from experts to help you lose weight, eat less, and…
How Green Tea Can Help On The Scale
Green tea is a type of tea that is made from the Camellia Sinensis plant, which is the same plant that black tea is made from. The difference between green tea and black tea is that green tea is not processed, while black tea is processed by fermentation, which changes the color and flavor of…
How to Lose Weight Fast: 9 Scientific Ways to Drop Fat
There are a lot of diets, supplements, and meal replacement plans that claim to make you lose weight quickly, but most of them don’t have any scientific evidence to support them. There are some strategies that have been proven to work by science, though. Some strategies for losing weight include working out, paying attention to…
