Turmeric is known for its culinary, cosmetic and commercial uses, but it also contains medicinal properties that help to reduce inflammation and relieve pain. The beneficial effects of this herb are provided by curcumin, its main active ingredient. For centuries, in countries such as China, India and in Southeast Asia, health practitioners have used turmeric for treating problems with the stomach, liver and spleen. But turmeric has proven ineffective against a major disease afflicting a population that uses this herb as a dietary staple.
It usually contains pork liver, salt, additional seasonings, such as black pepper, allspice or cayenne pepper, and it may have a thickener, such as corn meal. This regional delicacy can be fattening if you eat too much of it, b...
A serving of fruit should be included in your lunch each day, and an apple is a healthy and tasty choice. If you are bored with eating your apples plain or are tired of eating brown apple slices, you can vary your preparation t...
When you eat a large meal, there is about a 20-minute span between when your stomach is full and when your brain recognizes that fact. For 20 minutes, you can continue eating and not realize the feeling of fullness in your stom...
Exercise works your heart, lungs and muscles and helps prevent disease and obesity. But scientists have wondered if all this exercise does anything to change people’s eating habits, and a number of studies have been condu...
Department of Agriculture regularly reviews and revises its Dietary Guidelines for Americans, issuing a new set of guidelines every five years. The goal of each successive set of guidelines is to provide Americans with the info...
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Don’t rely on sugar plums or any other sweet treat to help you sleep, however. If you do need help sleeping, consult your physician before attempting self-treatment.
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