There is a reason why you reach for chocolate when you feel depressed. Scientists have studied the connection between food and mood for years. As a result, they have found that the foods we eat influence the state of our mood. After all, foods are essentially…
Read moreMost people get far too much sodium in their diet. In fact, according to a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average adult consumes 3,466 mg per day. In addition, children intake an average of 3,387 mg each day. Both numbers…
Read moreFor many years, researchers believed that a food craving was a signal that your body was missing a particular nutrient. For example, if you crave red meat then you may have an iron deficiency. Studies have shown, however, that cravings have nothing to do with…
Read moreMost people already understand the importance of calcium in maintaining strong bones and teeth. In fact, our bones store 99 percent of the body’s calcium. However, did you know the remaining one percent is located in our blood and cells? This means calcium…
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