Health Benefits

Want to sleep better? Here’s what to eat and not to eat before bedtime

Want to sleep better? Here’s what to eat and not to eat before bedtime

If you’re trying to get a good night’s rest, you may want to watch what you eat. That’s especially true when it comes to your last meal of the day. Lots of grownups say they have trouble getting to sleep at night.

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Forget black pepper - try white peppercorns

Forget black pepper - try white peppercorns

Most of us probably have salt and pepper on our dining table, or at the very least somewhere in our kitchen. It’s everywhere. In tiny packets with your takeout meals, and on restaurant tables, too. It’s so common you probably don’t even think twice about adding a shake of salt and pepper at mealtime

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Avoid the Extra Salt with Spice

Avoid the Extra Salt with Spice

If you want to cut down on the extra salt, you may want to reach for some extra spice at mealtime. Researchers out of Washington say it may be possible for older adults to avoid salt by adding a pinch of spice.

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Jump-start your metabolism with some of these tasty soup recipes

Jump-start your metabolism with some of these tasty soup recipes

If losing a few pounds is a goal for the coming months, it’s time to give your metabolism a kick in the right direction. The cold winter season is a good time to start thinking about eating healthier, even if heartier selections are on the menu.

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