Borecole, commonly referred to as kale, is a thick leafy vegetable closely resembling cabbage, and is from the Brassica family. Kale is an extremely nutritious food enriched with powerful antioxidant qualities. Kale is considered to be an anti-inflammatory, however not strong enough to be used to cure headaches. Some of the things that make kale …
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Feb
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Why Exercise?
Exercise and diet are commonly used in the same sentence in relation to both health and weight loss. Exercise cannot accomplish weight loss by itself and neither can just dieting. Exercise can come in various forms and also depends on the likes of the individual. For some people running is enough, while others prefer basketball. …
Jan
24
Build Muscles through Protein
Many people want to gain muscle but they are unsure how to do it. One key component in building muscle and creating muscle tone is the consumption of protein. Many believe that in order to build muscle large amounts of need to be consumed in mass. Often times this means downing a protein shake of …
Jan
17
Internalizing Weight Loss
Each January nearly everyone makes at least one goal or resolution. A majority of these goals include losing some amount of weight. Whether it is five to ten pounds or fifty to seventy pounds, weight loss takes control and dedication. Losing weight can be the biggest feat someone has to overcome because of lack of …
Jan
10
The Truth About Antioxidants
The media and the news are continually talking about the benefits of antioxidants. But what are they exactly? What do they do? And do we really need them as much as they say? In truth antioxidants are molecules that can halt the oxidation of molecules. So why is that important? When molecules oxidize they create …
Nov
16
Community Ties
As Human Beings, it is important for us to remember that we are a community based creature. We need others to survive. The old adage, “No man is an Island,” holds as much weight today as when it was first written in 1624 (John Donne, 1572-1631) With our society immersed in technology, it has gotten …
Oct
19
Hispanics In US Live Longer
Researchers have studied many different groups in the US. And in the past, they found that lower economic status often meant shorter life spans. And minorities have often been labeled as being as a whole, more likely to fall into these groups than the Caucasian population. But now, they are finding that Hispanics live an …