Category Archives: Food Connections

Why Should I Take Statins if I Can Lower My Cholesterol Naturally?

How to Lower Cholesterol Naturally

* This is a guest post by Enrico Forte High cholesterol is a serious problem that often requires intervention from a doctor to help lower the numbers. When cholesterol levels are too high, the risk of heart attack and stroke rises dramatically when compared to those who have normal or low cholesterol levels. While statin…

25 Food Additives You Always Wanted To Know About, But (Forgot) To Ask – (Part 1)

Casein

* This is a guest post by Kiko Rex Now, I know in this busy world it’s a lot to ask to not stray off the path of the culinary straight and narrow. I think it goes without saying that most of us, me included, would like to always eat pure; fresh fruits, nature’s bounty…

Feeling Sick? 8 Foods to Eat when You’re Sick

Feeling Sick? Berries

* This is a guest post by Lauren Bailey As most of us know, being sick is absolutely no fun, and if you’re like anyone, you’ll want to get over it as soon as possible. The only way to recuperate from common sicknesses like the cold, the flu, or some other virus, is to get…

Fictional Foods You Really Wouldn’t Want to Eat

Fictional Foods Simpsons

This is a guest post by Ella While there are lots of different kinds of fictional food that sound pretty tasty, there are a great many more that you would never want to get anywhere near you, let alone put in your mouth. For various reasons, you may want to reconsider eating any of the…

How To Lose Weight Faster With Interval Training

Interval Training for Weight Loss

* This is a guest post by Ron Fritzke. Not too long ago, I had the privilege to write a column in SweetsFoods.com on the subject of bike trainers to lose weight. In the comments section there was a bit of a discussion on the subject of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) as a means…

Seven Mobile Restaurant Apps to Spot the Best Around You

Restaurant Apps for iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, Android, Windows Phone

* This is a guest post by Sanjay Bojan. As John R. Kemble puts it, “what is stronger than a mother’s love? It’s the smell of spring onions on your girl’s breath”. Such has been the impact of a good food in one’s life. It sometimes makes you wonder if there is anything on Earth…

Bronchial Spasm – Symptoms, Causes, and Natural Remedies

Sunset's last Breath

* This is a guest post by Sean Franco For some people simple chores like climbing staircase or fast paced walking can create lots of difficulty in breathing normally. This is sometimes a sign of bronchial spasm. Bronchial spasms are common with people who are suffering from asthma. The common symptoms of bronchial spasms are…

Three Alternatives to Not So Healthy Foodie Favorites

Stay Healthy Foods - Apple

* This is a guest post by Barbara Jolie No doubt, one of the most difficult aspects of committing to a healthier lifestyle is sticking to a healthy diet. With so many deliciously tempting snacks available, finding a way to resist urges for greasy potato chips, sugary candies, and fatty treats can be quite the…

Mediterranean Diet for Healthy Eating

Mediterranean Diet for Healthy Eating

* This is a guest post by Jack If you are looking for a way to enter the healthy eating and healthy living world, the Mediterranean diet is right for you. Mediterranean diet is not just another diet or a diet plan but it is a way of living, a way of living for the…

Five Mid-Morning Snacks

Healthy Mid Morning Snacks

* This is a guest post by Diane Johnson Mornings are the toughest part of the day for many of us, and after coffee or an energy drink, we can get ourselves motivated. Sometimes we simply do not have the time to brew that pot of coffee, or we forget to bring it with us….