Archive for the ‘Diet’ Category:

What are Calories, and How do they Affect You?

Written on December 9th, 2009 by Patrick McDowellno shouts

What exactly is a calorie? How does it affect you? Did you know that a calorie isn’t really anything more than potential energy for your body? Read here to gain a brief overview of what they are and how they work.

Basics of a Proper Diet

Written on November 10th, 2009 by Patrick McDowellone shout

Everyone wants to eat healthier, however many of us barely understand what that means, let alone where to start. We wrote this article to try to take some of the mystery out of it, and help put you on the right track.

A Quick Overview of Carbohydrates

Written on April 14th, 2009 by Carolyn Glatzno shouts

With the recent popularity of hundreds of “low-carb” diets, more and more people are choosing to omit carbohydrates from their diet. While this may provide a quick (though usually temporary) [...]

Turning Sour Things Sweet, the “Miracle Fruit”

Written on April 5th, 2009 by Patrick McDowellno shouts

Ever heard of a small fruit that alters your taste buds, making all sour things sweet? Synsepalum dulcificum, also known as the “Miracle Fruit” is a West African native berry [...]