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January 31, 2014 by Luke Leave a Comment

Did You Know?

  • New Jersey grows 2/3 of the world’s eggplant.
  • Research indicates that 50 percent of fountain drink machines are contaminated with bacteria, often fecal in nature.
  • According to the Journal of Gastroenterology, up to 20 percent of dietary starch (like that found in wheat) is not absorbed by the small intestine, which can lead to gas and bloating.
  • Eating vegetables with a fat (preferably a healthy one like olive oil) can help your body absorb the nutrients more effectively.
  • Dark chocolate with a high cocoa percentage may help prevent sun damage.
  • Look for Cassia cinnamon versus Ceylon. The Cassia variety is what is used most often in blood sugar research.
  • Don’t be fooled by “light” olive oil. The light refers to the color – not the calories or fat.
  • Think sports drinks are better than soda? Think again. Not only are they often high in sugar, but studies show that they erode tooth enamel even more than soda.
  • People who are light to moderate alcohol consumers (especially wine) have a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s than teetotalers.
  • If you heat water in the microwave beyond the boiling point, it can actually explode. (No, don’t go try this.)
  • According to a Cochrane Collaboration review, if you take zinc within 24 hours of cold symptoms, you can lessen the severity and duration of the cold.
  • Almond milk (versus almonds themselves) contains very little protein, with an eight-ounce glass only providing one gram of protein.
  • “Organic” beef isn’t the same thing as “grass-fed.” Organic simply means they don’t get antibiotics or hormones, but they can eat grasses or grains.
  • Too much iron can cause constipation. To help avoid this side effect, look for the chelated form.
  • While licorice is best known for its peptic ulcer-soothing properties, it also supports your adrenal glands and can ease stress.
  • One in five people suffer from tinnitus, or ringing in the ears.
  • Ease dry winter skin by boosting omega-3s with a combination of fish oil and pumpkinseed oil.

 

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