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'Breakfast Is Not The Most Important Meal After All

A nutritional expert challenges the commonly held belief of breakfast being the most importantly meal of the day. According to him, there is no evidence supporting all those touted health benefits of eating the morning meal.

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'Those Trying to Conceive Should Drop Their Caffeine Fix: Tips Even Husbands Should Follow

A recent study concludes that both the couples caffeine drinking habits in the weeks prior to pregnancy could contribute to an increase in the miscarriage risk.
'California To Vote On $15 Per Hour Minimum Wage Proposal

An initiative calling for a $15 an hour minimum wage is set to be voted on by November. The increase will span 5 years with a $1 an hour increase each year until 2021.
'The Fight For Homemade Foods’ Legalization Still Running In New Jersey

A New Jersey state senator says he will continue to block the proposed bill to legalize homemade food.
'Are Strength Workouts Better Than Cardio?

Recent studies indicate that strength trainings work better in fat loss, which made people prefer strength routines over cardio. But are strength trainings really better that cardio workouts may be totally eliminated?
'What You Need To Know About The Latest Avocado Seed Craze

A viral video showing how to prepare an avocado seed for consumption has grabbed social media's attention lately. Promoting avocado seed's supposed health benefits, a lively conversation is on going with one camp firm on the belief while the other is opposed, saying ingesting the seed could be dangerous. Read on to know the facts.
'California Delays State Rule Requiring BPA Labels On Products

Food manufacturers are not yet requried to place warning labels on products that contain BPA liners. However, stores are required to post general notices by May 11 informing the public on the dangers of BPA as well as the possibility that some products could contain the chemical.
'Top 10 Drinks Worse Than A Can Of Coke

Classified as an ultra-processed food item, people have leared to be wary of soft drinks, or at least, control the amount they consume. However, there are actually far worst drinks than sodas in terms of sugar content. Though tea, coffee and chocolate have proven health benefits, it would be best to steer clear of these drinks due to their high sugar content which would make the regular soda look almost "healthier" by comparison.
'Dangerous Cravings: Why We Continue To Eat Food We Know Could Kill Us

It's almost ironic to consider that while people already know what is healthy and what is not, majority still continue to gorge themselves with unhealthy food choices. Is there something pushing people to eat the very foods forbidden to them?
'Benefits Of Moderate Drinking Disproved! Researchers Disagree On Health, Life Effects Of Alcohol

Applying a new way to analyze data from 87 previous long-term studies, researchers say that drinking in moderation does not seem to offer any health benefit at all. However, others are wary of this new conclusion saying that what the new interpretation offers is the fact that drinking moderately does not seem to affect death rates either negatively or positively.
'Best Mexican Restaurant In The US: Who Beat Chipotle, El Pollo Loco?

Besting last year's winners Chipotle and Qboda, Taco Bueno is named the best Mexican restaurant chain in the U.S. this year.
'Former Employee Sues Chipotle for Sexual Harassment

Terminated former female employee is suing Chipotle for alleged sexual harassment done by four of its managers. Employee additionally claimed the managers used the restaurant's security cameras to look at female customers' cleavages.
'No More Prickings: Sweat Patches That Measure Blood Sugar Levels

Needle-free blood sugar monitoring is finally here. Researchers have developed a patch that can measure one's blood sugar levels by using the wearers sweat. Currently, researchers are testing the new patch's diabetic drug delivery system, which would make the patch a very convenient way of managing diabetes.
'Diabetes Risk May Be Significantly Reduced By Eating The Right Kind Of Carbs

A cardiologist reveals that choosing the right kinds of carb has a significant effect in decreasing diabetes risk. In particular, he warns against startchy food which he says contributes to increased diabetes risks by 23 percent. However, the effect can be offset if one eats a diet of high percentage of fiber and suggest that a good carbs to fiber ration is 10 grams carbs for every gram of fiber.
'Do Not Eat These In The Morning: Top 10 Breakfast Items To Avoid

For most people, eating breakfast is very important as it is the source of energy needed to start the day's tasks. However, a lot of common breakfast items are actually dieting traps that would be best avoided. Here are the top 10 common breakfast items that one needs to avoid.