By now, in Iowa everyone knows that using a microwave oven to cook food is not healthy. It’s a fact that not only does microwaving your food alter the integrity of food by changing its molecular structure but it also releases toxins in to your food from the microwave cooking container. At the very least you […]
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Think You Are Eating Raw Cashews? Think Again
I know you see them in the stores labeled as “Raw Cashews”. But are they really raw? Most likely, no. First of all we must define the word “raw”. Raw simply means that the product has not been heated, blanched, roasted, cooked or had its enzymes denatured in any way. I hate to break it […]
How Exercising With a Pet Can Help Motivate You
Have you ever considered recruiting your pet to join you in your exercise program? Pets can actually help you stay motivated and stick with an exercise regimen if you bring them along the next time you jog, walk or even use the treadmill. We all know that exercising isn’t exactly the most fun part of […]
Foods That Are Good for Your Mind
There are many “feel good” foods that are exceptionally good for your mind and your body. Whether you’re a college student facing finals week or a senior citizen concerned about memory loss and lack of concentration, you’ll benefit from knowing which foods to eat that will give you a […]
Foods That Actually Cause Stress
Stress can be caused by a lot of things – from work issues to financial situations. It’s a normal reaction every human experiences in situations they were not prepared for. Sometimes, though, stress can be caused by simple situations – such as consuming certain food items that wreak havoc on your body and emotions. Here […]
Exercises That Are Good for Your Brain
In today’s world of computers, television, magazines and newspapers all spewing out information to us and overloading our brains, it’s no wonder that we have trouble remembering things. It’s sometimes difficult for us to concentrate on the task at hand because of bells, whistles and other modern noisemakers. We’re also under pressure to multi-task – […]