‘Healthy’ Trends That Can Actually Be Dangerous For Your Health

Bella Breakdown Just because something is deemed healthy doesn’t mean it’s necessarily good for you. Before taking up the last juicing craze all of the celebrities are raving about here are some trends that you should be a little weary of. Going raw vegan may not be all that it’s cracked up to be. While eating raw foods like fresh fruits, vegetables and seed are nutritious only eating those raw foods can be cause for concern. This type of diet often lacks nutrients, such as calcium and vitamins B-12 and D. Not consuming enough of these nutrients can cause...

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Tiger Nuts Are About To Become The Next Trending Superfood

Bella Breakdown The list of superfoods continues to grow as more researchers learn of the many benefits of certain items and their nutrition. The latest addition to the superfood family is tiger nuts. Originating from Southern Europe and naturalizing in Ghana, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone, Tiger nuts have been around for so long they were a critical component of the embalming process for Egyptian pharaohs. When it comes to tiger nuts, they can be eaten fresh, semi-dried, or even fully dried. Additionally, tiger nut milk and tiger nut oil are often sold as forms of the nuts. With the...

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Bun Alternatives To Change Up Your Burger For The Better

Bella Breakdown With the 4th of July fast approaching the want to pig out on delicious barbecue foods, but they need to be healthy is a big obstacle. To help you enjoy that delicious burger while still staying healthy, here are some bun alternatives that will keep you eating clean. If you like lettuce on your hamburger then try using it as a bun instead just a topping. Using Romaine lettuce would be the best option since Romaine lettuce is a good source of fiber, Vitamin C and K, and potassium. If lettuce isn’t your thing then you could...

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Foods That Can Cause Indigestion

Bella Breakdown It’s easy to eat foods that benefit our livers or hearts, but sometimes we forget that are stomachs should also be taken care of. To help you fight off that indigestion, here are the foods you should be wary of. Alcohol: Having a drink or two most likely won’t hurt you, but too much alcohol can cause some serious issues to your internal organs. Now we know it isn’t a food, but it’s still consumed enough that it should be noted to monitor your intake. “Since alcohol works as a diuretic, it can increase fluid loss and...

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Purdue Foods Recalling 31,000 Pounds Of Chicken

Bella Breakdown Another food recall is effecting our shopping habits. Earlier this week, Perdue Foods LLC, announced that they have recalled over 30 thousand of ready-to-eat chicken products that may have been contaminated. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, or FSIS, confirmed that Perdue’s chicken products may have contained pieces of bone and other materials not normally found in the brand. According to a FSIS release statement, the problem was discovered after receiving multiple complaints about Perdue’s “Simply Smart Organics” and “Chef Quick” lines. Those specific items include chicken nuggets, strips and tenders with a...

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