In a well-kept neighborhood in Miami with lush gardens, Larry Smart, a county mosquito control inspector, holds a turkey baster up to the light. “If you look closely, you’ll see some moving fast. They’re wriggling around,” he says. “That’s actually mosquito larvae.” Smart uses the turkey baster to sample standing water in hard-to-reach places. Florida…
Author: Love For Healthy Food
Kim Kardashian Talks Post-Pregnancy Weight Loss: “I’m Down More Than I Expected”
When Kim Kardashian sets her mind to something, she sees it through. Ahead of hosting duties at Hakkasan nightclub in Las Vegas on Friday evening, the reality star spoke exclusively to E! News on shedding the weight she gained during her pregnancy with second child, Saint West. The 35-year-old previously told us she’s lost 70…
Put That Drink Down! Alcohol Linked to 7 Types of Cancer , Study Says
If you enjoy a good tipple after a hard day’s work, you may want to put that glass down. A new study says that alcohol consumption is associated with seven types of cancer. The study, published in the journal Addiction on Thursday, found an association between alcohol consumption and cancers in seven sites of the…
FDA Renews Call to Reduce Salt in Processed Foods
Americans eat way too much salt, and one reason why is that processed and prepared foods have a lot of hidden salt, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. But proposed new guidelines for food manufacturers and restaurants — first announced early in June — may change that. The FDA is asking food makers and…
Mediterranean Diet 101: A Meal Plan and Beginner’s Guide
The Mediterranean diet is based on the traditional foods that people used to eat in countries like Italy and Greece back in the year 1960. Researchers noted that these people were exceptionally healthy compared to Americans and had a low risk of many killer diseases. Numerous studies have now shown that the Mediterranean diet can…
How Bananas Affect Diabetes and Blood Sugar Levels
When you have diabetes, it is important to keep blood sugar levels as stable as possible. Good blood sugar control can help prevent or slow the progression of some of the main medical complications of diabetes. For this reason, avoiding or minimizing foods that cause big blood sugar spikes is essential. Despite being a healthy…
A Low Carb Diet Meal Plan and Menu That Can Save Your Life
A low-carb diet is a diet that restricts carbohydrates, such as those found in sugary foods, pasta and bread. It is high in protein, fat and healthy vegetables. There are many different types of low-carb diets, and studies show that they can cause weight loss and improve health. This is a detailed meal plan for…
What Happens To a Tooth if You Leave it in Coca-Cola For 24 hours?
We have seen many Coca-Cola experiments, but this just may be the most insane one yet. The result is shocking!
Avocado and Black Bean Salad
The combination of avocado and black beans is a real energy booster. It is also considered to be the ideal food for your muscles, because the nutrients go straight into your muscle tissue. Do not worry about the fat, it will most certainly trigger no health problems. Enjoy this energy booster and strengthen your muscles…
This Simple But Extremely Efficient Potato Rinse Can Save You Tons of Money on Hair Dye
Both women and men suffer from grey hair issues, which is not a health issue, but it affects their appearance and many people struggle to eliminate it. Namely, grey hairs make you look older than you really are. Nowadays, an increasing number of men and women start graying in their 30s. Graying is triggered by…
Berries You Should Eat Everyday
Cherries Cherries promote healthy tissue and cells. They are rich in the antioxidant flavonoids ellargic acid and quercetin acid. Bioflavonoids and anthocyanins which are related to the reduction of the discomfort in the joints and muscles are found in cherries. Melatonin that promotes sleep rhythms is also found in cherries. A healthy sleeping pattern helps…
Summer Salad Recipe
It’s summer and there is an abundance of fruits and vegetables that help mind and body. Since we are in the middle of my favorite time of year, peach season, I composed a beautiful Stone Fruit Salad. This Stone Fruit Salad combines sweet plums, peaches, apricots and avocado with baby arugula, baby spinach, buratta cheese,…