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Whether you add salt to your foods or enjoy the salty taste of a good french fry or potato chip, most Americans consume too much sodium in their diets. Excessive sodium can lead to higher blood pressure and an increased…
Gout can have a significant impact on your life. It’s a type of inflammatory arthritis that affects your joints by forming uric acid crystals due to excess uric acid in your system (as noted by the Cleveland Clinic). These needle-like…
The carnivore diet is simple: consume only animal products. This includes meat, seafood, eggs, and some dairy products, while excluding all plant-based foods. It’s akin to the paleo or “caveman” diet, which aims to emulate the dietary habits of our…
Caffè latte may date back to the 1860s in Italy when coffee enthusiasts wanted a creamier, less intense espresso version (via Starbucks). At its core, the Starbucks latte comprises a single shot of espresso in up to 16 ounces of…
Creatine kinase (CK) is an enzyme present in the body, predominantly located in the muscles, heart, and brain. As noted by the Cleveland Clinic, CK is crucial for energy production in muscles and is often evaluated through blood tests to…
With our hectic schedules, finding time to prepare healthy meals at home can be challenging. Lunch is particularly tricky, as eating out might result in consuming twice the calories compared to a well-planned Sunday meal prep. Frozen meals have evolved…
The Marines often say, “Pain is weakness leaving the body.” However, there are times when you might need some assistance to alleviate that “weakness.” You could take a muscle relaxer to relieve muscle spasms in your lower back. Later, you…
When you’re battling a cold, your body can feel like a house after a raucous party: completely disordered. Your eyes may be swollen, the skin around your nose might be sore and red, and your lips could be chapped. Additionally,…
Crystal Light made its debut in 1982 with five flavors, which have now expanded to over five times that number. This includes their original classics, tea varieties, caffeinated options, and the “Pure” line (via Crystal Light). Crystal Light was always…
One food-based urban legend that has persisted through time is the belief that if you swallow a watermelon seed, it will grow in your stomach. Children are often the ones who believe this myth, though most outgrow it by adulthood.…