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Probiotics are the new buzz words these days, simply because we are learning more about their incredible benefits to digestive health and applying the knowledge to ward off illnesses and lead to longer, more productive lives. Probiotics are typically used in the same sentence (or two) with our immune system; the relationship between both are inextricably linked and they function together to keep our internal systems in check. This is mainly due to there being 70% of our immune system in the…

properly into the preheated Philips air fryer. 5. Set the timer of the air fryer at 6 minutes. Fry the slices until they appear crispy and turn golden brown in color. 6. Serve the avocado fries in brunch with Greek yogurt, honey or squeezed with lemon juice. Café style heavy breakfast croissant sandwich made with Philips Air Fryer and served with ham, eggs and mushroom Serving size: 1 croissant Servings per Recipe: 1 Calories: 279 per serving Cooking Time: 8 minutes (excluding preparation…

Who doesn’t look forward to a slice of yule log during the holidays? This log shaped cake is a real treat and can be taken in so many directions. You can do red velvet cake, vanilla, strawberry but chocolate is always popular. Rather than plain chocolate, let’s give it depth with some coffee. A mocha yule log is a fun play on the traditional version. Every bite is so rich and decadent. Aside from making sure it tastes good, yule logs are about presentation. It should look like a log and when…

good variety of vegetables and grains, grains can be good for protein and carbohydrates, good examples are Quinoa, millet, barley, kamut, oatmeal and wheat. If eating a varied diet containing these foods then maximum muscle growth can be achieved. As we know plant based diet is very high in fibre, this could be a problem for say a long distance runner who may have a high fibre meal before a race may feel discomfort because of the added bulk. So it may be best to avoid all raw vegetables, beans,…

Intervention Plan for Reducing Childhood Obesity The life course theory hypothesizes that adult chronic disease shows the overall lifetime exposure to physical and social environments that are harmful to the individual (Nickitas, Middaugh & Aries, 2010). Obesity is a risk factor that continually exposes overweight or obese children to cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Fortunately, health promotion provides a platform that can be utilized to implement health intervention policies to mitigate…

Fast food burger restaurants are most Americans go-to option for a quick, cheap dinner for the whole family. Their standards of quality and speed keeps customers returning for more. Although, not all fast food chains are not operated the same, Burger King and In-n-Out are perfect examples of this. They might share the motive of selling burgers, but do not share the same qualities as a company. They both may offer the same type of product and service, but their distinct differences in food…

atmosphere in a supermarket because a supermarket is all about business. On the other hand, in a farmers market, the sellers really care about their customers and treat all with kindness. On the day I was at the market, they had a basket of fruits, vegetables, and other goods up for a raffle, which means at the end of the day they will announce a winner that can claim the basket full of good. Not to mention the raffle was free for anyone that signed up for…

Why is physical activity important as it relates to nutrition and health? Regular physical activity can produce long term health benefits. People of all ages, shapes, sizes, and abilities can benefit from being physically active. The more physical activity you do, the greater the health benefits. Physical activity and nutrition work together for better health. Being active increases the amount of calories burned. As people age their metabolism slows, so maintaining energy balance requires…

individuals with eating methodologies that have large amounts of smoked foods, salted fish and meat, and pickled vegetables. Nitrates and nitrites are substances commonly found in cured meats. They can be converted by certain bacteria, such as H pylori, into compounds that have been indicated to bring about stomach cancer in lab animals. On the other hand, eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables appears to lower the risk of stomach cancer.\\ Early detection of gastric cancer can increase the…

smoking. That alternative is an Electronic Cigarette, which was first invented by a man by the name of Hon. The first “vaporizer” consisted of 3 simple parts: a lithium-ion battery, a small cartridge filled with the “e-juice”, and an atomizer, which is used to create heat, causing the juice to “vaporize”, making it ready to inhale. Cigarettes are made by growing tobacco, E-cigarettes contain far less chemicals than original cigarettes do. Although they are still a new thing, they have not led…