Drinking Alcohol With Meals Slows Digestion
December 24, 2010
THE GIST Drinking alcohol with a rich meal slows digestion by as much as 50 percent. By slowing digestion, alcohol can also make you feel fuller longer, though it’s not clear what that means for nutrient absorption or weight gain. If you are prone to stomach distress, it might be best to go with water [...]
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The Dark Side of Vitamin Water
Now here’s something you wouldn’t expect. Coca-Cola is being sued by a non-profit public interest group, on the grounds that the company’s vitamin water products make unwarranted health claims. No surprise there. But how do you think the company is defending itself? In a staggering feat of twisted logic, lawyers for Coca-Cola are defending the [...]
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Two Foods You Should Never, Ever Eat After Exercise
Did you know that what you eat directly after exercising “ typically within two hours “ can have a significant impact on the health benefits you reap from your exercise? Consuming sugar within this post-exercise window, will negatively affect both your insulin sensitivity and your human growth hormone (HGH) production. A recent study in the [...]
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Is Bottled Water Hazardous To Your Health?
BlackDoctor.org) Consumers have a big thirst for bottled water but is it really a safer option than tap water? More than 8 billion gallons of it were consumed in the United States in 2009 alone. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates bottled water products, working to ensure that they’re safe to drink. FDA [...]
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