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3 Serious Dangers of the Zika Virus

By Olufemi - February 11, 2016

T he Zika virus, which is carried by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, has infected thousands in the Americas and the Caribbean, and has now been confirmed in a handful of Americans. Here are 3 crucial facts you should know about the virus, which health officials worldwide are scrambling to control: 1. Zika may cause congenital malformations in children Despite the fact that this mosquito-borne illness is very similar to yellow fever, West Nile virus and chikungunya, this is the first time that we have seen what appears to be a direct link to a major congenital malformation like microcephaly from this family of viruses. While we know that viruses can affect pregnancy, most of our experiences with infections are with viruses like West Nile, which theoretically could lead to early miscarriages. Never before have we seen a variant of this type from this viral family create a major anatomical deformity with a predisposition to affect a baby’s brain. Now, in addition to requir

5 reasons you should avoid Canned food

By Olufemi - February 11, 2016

1. Bisphenol or BPA The most worrisome of all, among canned foods that can harm you, is plastic contaminants in our canned goods. Most canned food these days have a plastic coating inside the can to supposedly keep the food, vegetables, and fruits – fresh. Well, it may keep them more fresh that otherwise without it being stored up inside a metal object, but this comes at the expense of harming you. The inner plastic lining is poisonous at small measures, although FDA tells us that the small amounts should not worry us too much. Well this plastic coating is Bisphenol or BPA for short and it is harmful, first because humans are not suppose to eat plastic material made from crude oil and second because FDA should be honest and tell people the truth rather than serve the interests of big corporations that give it large sums of money through back channel donations and hidden funds through partner organizations. Alzheimers-Aluminum-cans BPA kills rats in laboratories even

Get Your Health On A New High

By Olufemi - July 13, 2011

O verall fitness is a highly discussed issue that many talk about but few are willing to hit at the bull’s eye The factors that influence the general health of a person include age or DNA; however you can improve your well-being by upholding an improved lifestyle that involves retaining a proper weight, sidestepping booze with tobacco, eating well and consistent exercise. By simply doing the right things, you can considerably lessen your chances of contracting cancer, heart illnesses and other chronic conditions. The most vital constituents of healthy living include: nourishing meals, exercise, and a pleasant social life, optimistic attitude towards daily living, sufficient rest and strong relationship ties. Below are some essential tips to better health. i. Eat Fiber rich meals One of the major constituents of a good diet is a fiber rich food. So the first step is to remove all the harmful carbohydrates from your diet and swap them with the good ones. You must also incorporate

20 Tasty Diabetic-Friendly Recipes

By Olufemi - July 08, 2011

1. Applesauce Pancakes Trading butter for applesauce is a healthy way to cut out excess fat and still enjoy the sweetness of pancakes. 2. Honey Grapefruit with Banana This fruity dish is a perfect breakfast or dessert plate. Grapefruit ranks low on the glycemic index, and the dish uses mint, a "free food" to add flavor. 3. Blueberry Muffins This dessert uses equal parts sugar and calorie-free sweetener, which is a great option for diabetic recipes. Artificial sweeteners allow for some wiggle room in the sweets department and add fewer carbohydrates to the dish. 4. Veggie Sausage-Cheddar Frittata A serving of this dish contains only 10 carbohydrates. Simple substitutes like veggie sausage, reduced-fat cheese, and egg whites also cut back on unhealthy saturated fat. 5. Barley and Black Bean Salad A serving of this salad is perfect for lunch. It's high in carbohydrates, but packs in 12 grams of fiber and is low in cholesterol. 6. Ve

Weight Loss| Fattening Foods to Avoid

By Olufemi - June 29, 2011

W eight gain has been seen as one of the most common threat to human healthy living and a lot of efforts are needed to loose the gained weight. Almost over-sized people gather such weight as a result of bad eating habits. Highlighted below are foods to avoid, and the healthier options you can choose instead: 1. High-Fat Meats on the Barbeque : Instead of cheeseburgers and pork or beef ribs, stick to lean cuts such as pork tenderloin, skinless chicken breast, and lean ground beef; 2. Ball Game Delights : You might think it's the calories that make these options - hot dogs, sausages, and bratwursts - better left untouched, but it's the sodium. With oftentimes well over 1000 grams of sodium, choose to enjoy the ball game with something more nutritious; 3. Mayonnaise-based Salads : Your potato/pasta salads and coleslaw can be just as good with light mayonnaise or "German-style" with more vinegar than oil. Substituting healthier ingredients will let you enj

The Best Healthy Weight Loss Tips

By Olufemi - June 26, 2011

By Rudy Wang L osing weight can be difficult, but it doesn't have to be. Just by following simple healthy weight loss tips you can lose weight and keep it off. You can lose weight without starving yourself or without doing anything else extreme. Start off by implementing these ten healthy weight loss tips into your daily routine and watch the pounds drop off. Break Bad Habits Replace foods such as white bread with whole wheat bread and canned veggies with fresh or frozen veggies. Buy foods that have lower amounts of sugar in them. Don't eat or snack while watching TV because there is a tendency to eat more than needed. Think of other bad habits that you can break. Take a Multi-Vitamin Taking a multi-vitamin is very important because it helps you to get the proper nutrients. When your body is lacking nutrients you will feel tired and lack energy. This also leads to sickness. Do Not Eat Past 7 PM This gives your body a chance to process f

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