7 Foods That You Should Avoid Eating Raw

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Kidney Beans

Raw beans contain proteins called lectins that break down with cooking. Not all lectins are toxic; some are even beneficial. The lectin in kidney beans, though – called phytohemagglutinin – is harmful at high doses.

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Alzheimer’s disease is the leading cause of dementia, accounting for approximately 80 percent of dementia cases and affecting more than 5.5 million people in the United States. But all dementia

High-Protein Diet: Is it Right for You? (Pros, Cons and How it Works)

A.C. May 22, 2019

Lose weight while eating steak, burgers, cheese, and bacon? High-protein, low-carb plans like Atkins and the Zone can work. But you should consider the pros and cons before you decide

6 Warning Signs You Might Have Eye Cataracts

A.C. August 8, 2019

Eye cataracts, an eye condition that affects about one in six Americans past the age of 40, is one of the most common eye disorders in the world. Cataracts are

9 Reasons Why You Keep Getting Sick

A.C. November 5, 2019

A head cold, again? Some years, it seems like you’re constantly coming down with something. But a worse-than-usual flu season may not be entirely to blame. There are a bunch

10 Amazing Benefits Of Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar

A.S. June 13, 2017

Treat Your Digestion Mix a teaspoon of honey with a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and a cup of warm drinking water. Drinking this mix half an hour before sleep

12 Subtle Signs There’s Something Wrong With Your Metabolism

A.C. August 23, 2019

You’ve probably heard people blame their inability to lose weight on their slow metabolism. But what you might not have heard is what the metabolic process really is: how your

5 of the Healthiest Salads You Can Eat

A.S. August 21, 2017

Do Eat: Greek Salad Registered dietitian Andy De Santis says, “The main strength of the Greek salad is its high monounsaturated fat content which comes from the olive oil and

6 Signs You Have a Mosquito Bite Allergy

A.C. June 6, 2019

Summertime brings with it many gifts—longer days, warmer weather, beach trips…oh, and mosquitoes. While these tiny flying insects are simply a nuisance for most, for other people who experience allergic

Surprising Lemon Water Benefits You Never Knew

A.S. July 12, 2017

1. Gives your immune system a boost. Vitamin C is one of the key elements of a strong immune system – and lemons are basically soaked in it!

7 Major Health Problems Your Hands Can Reveal Instantly

A.C. May 5, 2018

Your hands can reveal many things about your health such as a risk of a heart attack or deficiencies of nutrients. Look at your own hands to find clues about

21 Warning Signs Your Heart Might Be in Danger

A.C. May 26, 2021

Identifying a heart-related problem is not as easy as some would say since some signs and symptoms are not obvious at all. Your heart never gets a break, so keeping

5 Reasons You Should Start Eating Cheese More Often

A.C. November 2, 2017

We are being raised by our parents with the thought that cheese isn’t good for our health, because cheese actually it’s saturated fat. Some researchers think that eating cheese is

6 Causes of Dry Skin (and What to Do About It)

A.C. November 19, 2020

The most common condition when it comes to our outer layer is probably dryness. It happens when the skin is unable to retain enough moisture. Dry skin can occur anytime

Major Risk Factors for Coronary Artery Disease

A.C. April 2, 2018

Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease. More than 370,000 people die from CAD every year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease

Why Am I So Itchy? 9 Possible Reasons

A.C. April 8, 2019

Itchy skin can be annoying – especially when it keeps you awake. Itch-transmitting nerves called C fibers lead to a satisfying release when we scratch, prompting us to dig in

5 Common Foods That Aggravate Your Psoriasis

A.C. April 24, 2018

Psoriasis is a common skin condition which causes cells to build up on the surface of the skin. The extra skin cells form scales and red patches that are painful