California Prisons Serving Vegan Options

Bella Breakdown When you hear prison food you probably think of something that resembles pig slop. And honestly, you are probably right. California State Senator Nancy Skinner is trying to change this perception. She is proposing a bill that will offer inmates healthy, plant based options. So if any inmates are vegan, they will have the option to remain that way even when behind bars. If the bill is passed, California prisons will be required to provide inmates vegan option. Skinner thinks this is important because a vegan diet would allow for a healthier diet. Hospitals and nursing homes...

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Here Is How Coffee Becomes Unhealthy

Bella Breakdown Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages around the world but has turned into a dessert rather than just a beverage. The additives in coffee are causing coffee to get increasingly more and more unhealthy. Here are some tips to keep in mind the next time you are ordering a coffee. If you need milk in your cup of joe, opt for a low fat milk or a non-dairy milk instead of a creamer or whole milk. It is also stear clear of artificial powdered creamers. If you enjoy flavor syrup in your coffee, be...

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Is “Healthy Food” Truly Healthy?

Bella Breakdown Trying to figure out if “healthy food” is truly healthy can be a bit frustrating. You might think you are making a good health-conscious decision by eating a meal you were told was healthy, but in reality you might be surprised to find out about a certain secret ingredient. This secret ingredient that was added to your meal may not actually be considered healthy. A great way to find out if you are unknowingly eating unhealthy food is to do some easy and quick research and start getting used to reading the labels. One of the secret...

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Healthy Alternatives: 3 Sea Salts To Spruce Up Your Foods

There’s something good that’s sprucing up our foods — it’s sea salt! It’s healthier than table salt and has a burst of flavor that’ll take your taste buds by surprise, on the Breakdown. THE LIST is the national Emmy award winning show where pop culture takes a need-to-know twist. We have everything that’s trending and fun, in the form of a list. Sea salt has more healthy minerals and flavor. Certain salts are meant to be paired with specific foods – kind of like wines. Try some of these sea salts. 1. Sell Gris de Guerande is a beautiful,...

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Low-Carb Is Fun When There Are Keto Peanut Butter Cookies

Bella Breakdown Eating healthy can be tough, especially when there are delicious things like cookies out in the world. But, just bevause you are eating healthy, doesn’t mean there arent delicious and healthy cookie recipes out there. The world of recipes has advanced quite quickly, and things like low-carb, keto peanut butter cookies exist! Enjoy this tasty recipe that will make you question why you ever doubted a healthy lifestyle! Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies (inspired by Delish) Prep time: 5 minutes; total time: 5 minutes; yields: 18 Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. smooth unsweetened peanut butter, melted (plus more...

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