Somewhere along the way Americans decided that exotic bottled water, shipped from the furthest corners of the globe, was both appealing and healthy—and tap water was not. But in many cases, just the opposite is true. Americans spend nearly $12 billion a year on bottled water without knowing that many of the top selling brands … Read More
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Have a glass of red wine and live longer? Sounds easy—and that sure would be a pleasant way to take an anti-aging remedy. A Harvard study found that when mice were supplemented with resveratrol, a polyphenol found in red grapes, and then fed a diet that could be equated with daily meals of coconut cream … Read More
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Almost daily we are warned about the dangers of consuming too much cholesterol, trans fat, sugar, and even white bread. So it’s refreshing to find out that our morning coffee may actually be good for us. So, when did coffee join the ranks of a health beverage? Well, in the 10th century, Arabs consumed coffee … Read More
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Over the last few months many of you have asked us about alcohol. Here are our answers. Is drinking alcohol healthy for me? Yes and no. There is no question that too much leads to trouble. Alcohol acts as a depressant in the brain and central nervous system. It damages cells and increases the risk … Read More
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Energy drinks, sports drinks, vitamin water, herbal drinks…are they healthy? And do we need them? “Functional drinks” — sports drinks, vitamin waters, energy drinks, herbal drinks — are the fastest growing drink category today. They make up 30% of all the drinks consumed in the US. But are they healthy? And do we need them? … Read More
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