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Souping: Yet Another Dead End Dieting Trend
Voted one of the most popular diet trends of 2016, souping has taken the nation by storm. But as a registered dietitian nutritionist, I’m left scratching my head as to why? Personally, I like my soup as a side to something else — like a plate full of food that hasn’t been deprived of its need to be chewed.
With celebrities swearing by it and some health professionals even jumping on the bandwagon, we have to ask, is souping healthy? And is it really worth the buko bucks you’ll end up having to pay for it?
Voted one of the most popular diet trends of 2016, souping has taken the nation by storm. But as a registered dietitian nutritionist, I’m left scratching my head as to why? Personally, I like my soup as a side to something else — like a plate full of food that hasn’t been deprived of its need to be chewed.
With celebrities swearing by it and some health professionals even jumping on the bandwagon, we have to ask, is souping healthy? And is it really worth the buko bucks you’ll end up having to pay for it?
Melatonin As a Sleep Aid: Is It Safe?
One, two, three…ninety-eight, ninety-nine…If this fruitless bedtime ritual of counting sheep sounds all too familiar, you’re not alone. Snooze disorders are exceedingly common, with an estimated 50-70 million Americans finding it a challenge to get a good night’s rest.
But if the proverbial counting of sheep won’t work, then what will? Melatonin use—a hormone produced naturally but now synthetically in a lab—has more than doubled between 2007 and 2012 with an estimated 3.1 million Americans reportedly having used this supplement. But does it work and is it safe?
What Is Organic Blueberry Powder and Is It Healthy?
As we bid blueberry season a bittersweet farewell, many wonder how they can continue to incorporate this superfruit into their daily health regimen. Frozen blueberries seem to be a reliable go-to but, as for me, I wanted to try something new and exciting.
Three words: Organic Blueberry Powder.
Are There Health Benefits to Eating Clay?
Recently a lot of attention has been given to the possible health benefits of ingesting clay—specifically bentonite clay. And apparently it can do it all. Ranging from weight loss and body detox to nothing short of parting the Red Sea, clay is the newest health and beauty trend. But what exactly is bentonite clay and is it safe to consume?