High blood pressure happens when the force of blood pushing against a person’s artery walls is consistently too high, which means a person’s heart has to work harder to pump blood around the body. This pressure causes vessels to become thicker and narrower, and this process can hike the risk of developing cardiovascular complications. Fortunately, […]
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Great callback at Lidl: risk of injury due to plastic shards in this cheese product
Risk of injury due to plastic shards in the grated cheese from Lidl For unpleasant Surprises currently in Lidl, as his cheese product. The Federal office for consumer protection and food safety, as well as Lidl Germany warn of plastic foreign bodies which have come in the grated cheese. The product is affected “Milbona Gouda […]
Late night snacker? Make it cottage cheese
Eager to eat a snack before bedtime? A protein-filled snack like cottage cheese is the way to go, say Florida State University researchers. Associate Professor of Nutrition, Food and Exercise Sciences Michael Ormsbee and former FSU graduate student Samantha Leyh found that consuming 30 grams of protein about 30 minutes before bed appears to have […]
From cheese to almonds and eggs: Include these ‘good fats’ in your diet
While food rich in fat have earned a bad reputation and are often blamed for an increasing waistline, the truth is that the right kind of fat, when taken in the right amount, is actually good for your health. Fat in food has often been thought of as the demon that wrecks your diet and causes […]
Meat & Cheese May Actually Make Your Heart Healthier (& We Couldn't Be Happier)
Good news, carnivores: Meat, cheese and dairy products aren’t just part of a well-balanced diet, they are good for your heart, at least according to a new report. Of course, this information is contrary to much of what we have been told (i.e., current dietary recommendations suggest eating lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat […]