Articles by Mark Jason Alcala
'Overcoming Inflammation with Food
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'A Diet Heavy on High Glycemic Index Foods Increases Lung Cancer Risk
Researcher discovered an alarming 49 percent increase in lung cancer risk for those who eat a diet heavy in high glycemic index foods. -
'Turning Surplus Bread to Beer: A Delicious Solution to the Food Waste Problem
A new, more compelling reason not to waste surplus bread; turns out it could be transformed into something even more delicious and thirst-quenching - beer. A brewing company solves UK's bread waste problem by turning bread into beer. -
'Gourmet Food in the Workplace: One more Reason to Work at Google and Apple
Tech companies are offering gourmet meals as part of employees perks. When you come to think of it, a career in IT does look promising. -
'Healthier Cooking With Cast Iron Pans
People are switching back to good-old cast iron pans due to health risks posed by teflon-coated ones. -
'Protein-Packed Cereals: The New Breakfast Trend
Cereals have undergone a metamorphosis lately, some are no longer the sugary and carbohydrate-dense options they once were. Major brands are now offering protein-enhanced, low glycemic and fiber-rich variants the health conscious crowd would surely love. -
'Lose Weight and Fight Diabetes Using this High Fat Diet
There is a resurgence in the ketogenic diet as it has been shown to lower blood glucose levels, improve insulin resistance and promote weight loss. This high-fat low carb diet might be the ideal diet for diabetes management as well as for people trying to lose excess weight. -
'Men Can Cut Prostate Cancer Risk by Going Vegan
A recent study shows that vegetarian men have a 35 percent lower prostate cancer risk compared to meateaters. -
'Fruits and Vegetables Declining in Nutrients
Did you know that fruits and vegetables today contains lesser nutrients than previous decade? Numerous studies have already revealed this trend. -
'Tea Reduces Both Heart Disease Risk and Calcium Buildup Says Study
Tea reduces heart disease risk as well as calcium buildup in the arteries, according to a new study. -
'Can Cholesterol Problems be Inherited?
A U.S. study links a mother's high LDL level to a higher risk of her children developing high LDL levels later in adulthood. -
'Think Your Latte Costs an Arm and A Leg? Check Out This Latest Starbucks Price Compilation
The list, compiled by Thrillist writer Matt Meltzer, shows the latte’s prices in 30 different countries as of February 19, 2016 converted into US dollars of course. It has generated some buzz lately which just goes to show how much people love anything Starbucks maybe because it’s the perfect place for that almost obligatory morning coffee selfies. -
'Lower-Priced Fruits and Vegetables and Higher-Priced Sodas, Can the Combination Beat Obesity?
After decades of preaching good nutrition with no result, is pricing structure the way to beat the obesity problem? -
'Cholesterol Problems? Here is What you Need to Know
Cholesterol is a dreaded word these days. Yet most people only have a vague idea on what cholesterol actually is. Probably, a number out there are still unaware that there are two sides to cholesterol: the bad (LDL) and the good (HDL). Learn how to increase your good cholesterol while lowering your bad cholesterol at the same time. -
'Coffee and Tea- Flavored Desserts On the Rise
Datassential Menu Trends notes an increasing growth of dessert menu items that contains coffee and tea. For example, coffee/espresso desserts are present in almost a quarter of dessert menus which is a rise of 2% from year ago level. On the other hand, tea-based items appear in 5 percent of the menus surveyed but still showed a steady rise in the past four years.
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