Alkaline diet (also known as the alkaline ash diet, alkaline acid diet, acid ash diet, and acid alkaline diet) describes a group of loosely related diets based on the misconception that different types of food can have an effect on the pH balance of the body. It originated from the acid ash hypothesis, which primarily related to osteoporosis research. Proponents of the diet believe that certain foods can…
The winter and cold weather is harsh, but you can nip any illness in the bud if you're eating the right things. Nothing can stop it. The cold weather is slowly rolling in, and with that comes the potential to get sick quite easily. Immune system booster foods will be your secret weapon in keeping you as healthy as possible once the cold…
The idea of drinking pickle juice may sound unpleasant, but the health benefits may surprise you. People have tried a lot of interesting concoctions over the years in pursuit of better health. There have been the old-school bodybuilders - and Rocky - who would drink raw eggs, along with people eating insects as a good source of protein. Drinking pickle juice is one…
When people start to work out, they will have goals to go along with it. Usually at the top of the list will be to lose belly fat and to get a flatter stomach. This is a great goal for not only improved appearance but for improved health and it is achievable. If you're new to working out or have been working out…
If you're not taking care of your gut health, you're neglecting your overall health and kefir can help this. This article will look at everything to do with one of the best probiotic choices out there; kefir. We'll look at 10 kefir health benefits, what makes it such a beneficial probiotic choice, and how to include it in your diet. Why Is Gut…
Whether you have high cholesterol or are looking to avoid it getting to that state, it's important to follow a low-cholesterol diet. But what foods do you need to include and what should you avoid? You're probably aware of the importance of following a low-cholesterol diet but you might not be sure what that entails. This article will give you some insights into…
If you suffer from a gluten allergy or have celiac disease, you know what an inconvenient, and painful condition it can be. The rates of gluten allergy have risen sharply and people are looking to get a better understanding. Gluten as a topic has not gone away and probably won't for a while. It's been hard to open any magazine, website, or article…
Butter is exquisite, on toast and bathing a sizzling steak. Would you like to know how to make homemade butter yourself? I grew up watching my grandmother make butter, kraut, and other homemade foods, using something she called a churn. I found it amazing and difficult as well. But when I tasted the flavors of these foods, it was more than just an…