Health Benefits

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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Tips on building your tolerance to spicy foods

Tips on building your tolerance to spicy foods

You may think you like spicy food, but do you have the tolerance to handle the heat? For most of us, it takes some getting used to all the intense flavors. This means building up your tolerance over time, and not just expecting to be able to start at the top of the Scoville Scale right away.

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Night sweats: Is spicy food to blame?

Night sweats: Is spicy food to blame?

It’s not exactly uncommon to wake up in the middle of the night drenched in sweat. You may just need to lower your thermostat or kick off an extra blanket or two. It could also be some type of medical condition, or even be tied to your last meal. Regular sweating is normal. Unless you’re waking up drenched in sweat night after night, the experts say there’s probably not too much to worry about.

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