How to Make a Healthy Mofongo
Diet & Nutrition, Featured Stories, Health
If you’re not sure what mofongo is, let us enlighten you. It’s more than just a fun word to say (though it is really fun to say). It’s actually a delicious dish that is common in Puerto Rican cuisine and use plantains as a main ingredient.…
8 Foods to Improve Your Sex Life
Diet & Nutrition, Health
For centuries, humans have been obsessed with aphrodisiac foods — foods that increase sex drive and improve sexual performance. An aphrodisiac is a food, substance or behavior that increases sexual potency. In addition to men and women seeking…
Why Everyone is Talking About Kava Tea
Diet & Nutrition, Featured Stories, Health
If you find yourself constantly smiling and nodding whenever someone brings up a new health trend, then you’re not alone. After all, there are so many new “it” foods and drinks that it’s hard to keep up. But if everyone is talking…
Abs-Solutely: The 8 Best Foods for a Flat Stomach
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Many of us have a love/hate relationship with our abs. When they feel good, they give us strength and confidence. When they feel flabby, they give us anxiety and stress. As summer approaches the pressure to flaunt a flat stomach is in full…
8 Great Protein Powder Brands for Your AM Smoothie
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Although experts agree that it's best to get protein from eating a balanced diet, protein powder makes an excellent alternative when you're short on time. The daily recommendation for protein is .36 grams per pound, or 46 grams for the average…
The Fresh Cilantro Enigma: Why do Some People Hate it?
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When it comes to fresh cilantro, also known as coriander, it seems there is no grey area: it’s either love or hate. If you were raised in a Latino or Asian household, you probably pile the unassuming green herb that looks like parsley onto…
Is Spicy Food Good For You? 12 Health Benefits
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Is spicy food good for you? Yes, it is! It's not only delicious, it may even help you live longer. According to a recent study, "Eating spicy food more frequently as part of a daily diet is associated with a lower risk of death. The association…
The Unsung Spice: In Defense of White Peppercorns
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Salt and pepper are two of the most widely used, most commonly found and most recognized spices in the world. Every restaurant, every super market, even fast food joints and airport concession stands are armed with salt and black pepper. But…
8 Foods that are Great for Bone Health
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You are what you eat and that's especially true when it comes to bone health. That means, eating foods with plenty of calcium, which is essential for maintaining strong, healthy bones. Though post-menopausal women are known to have a high…