Are Fruits and Veggies Healthier When Frozen?
Bella Breakdown You may think that you are being healthy by choosing fresh fruits and vegetables over unhealthy foods, but you might have it all wrong. If you truly want healthy veggies then frozen may be what you want to buy. A research study has revealed that frozen fruits and vegetables can include just as many vitamins as the fresh option. Another added bonus to buying frozen is that you can eat them year-round without worrying about spoilage. “In terms of the ways humans have come up with preserving foods, freezing comes up at the top for preserving nutrients,”...
A Helpful Guide To A Successful Veggie Diet
Bella Breakdown Going on a diet can be tough on anybody, but when that diet consists of all vegetables then things could get even tougher. However, there are ways to help you get through a no-meat diet no matter what vegetarian diet you choose. Whether you have decided to go pescetarian, which eliminates meat and poultry but allows fish and sometimes eggs and dairy products or vegan and eliminating meat, fish, poultry, eggs and dairy products there are ways to avoid consuming foods that will be bad for your diet. When starting a vegetarian diet you should always make...
10 Different Ways To Make Your Cooking Healthier
Bella Breakdown With everyone becoming more aware of what kind of foods in their bodies eating healthier has become a new way of life. However, just eating a salad or quinoa isn’t going to help. There are ways to making your diet healthier and here are 10 ways to do just that. First, making a plan always helps in any situation so why not try it out when it comes to your meals. Planning your meals can be you coming up with a menu for the week and creating a shopping list on Sunday, making sure you’re all set...
This Diet Can Lower Your Risk Of Heart Failure?
Bella Breakdown There may be some new hope for those at risk for heart failure. According to researchers at Wake Forest School of Medicine, the DASH diet has proven to not only have positive effects on high blood pressure but it reduces the risk of heart failure for people under the age of 75. The study included more the 4,000 people and showed that those who followed the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet the most showed signs of reducing the development of heart failure more than those who didn’t keep up with the diet. “This research showed that...
Your Protein Shakes Might Be Related To Depression
Bella Breakdown You may want to think twice before guzzling down your favorite protein shakes. A new study shows that the pre and post workout drink can lead to depression. Researchers over at the University of Sydney discovered that the consequences of long-term consumption of protein shakes are caused by certain amino acids that can be found in the beverages. So while you are building muscle, the branched-chain amino acids are reducing your lifespan, causing mood changes and contributing to weight gain. “While delivering muscle-building benefits, excessive consumption of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) may reduce lifespan, negatively impact mood...
