That hasn’t stopped alcohol from flowing into the kingdom over the years — it just happened behind closed doors. Foreign embassies are able to import alcohol under specified agreements with the Saudi government, while some have snuck booze into the kingdom in secure “diplomatic pouches” that can’t be inspected. From there, bottles are often sold … Read more
CA Creative / Unsplash The Mediterranean diet is one of the most beneficial and widely studied diets around. You’ll find many health benefits associated with the food choices, including heart-boosting vitamins and nutrients that are also known to reduce the risk of certain kinds of cancer. You’ll get to choose from healthy fish and lean meats … Read more
Image used with permission by copyright holder One of the best ways to take control of your health is through the implementation of a well-optimized wellness plan. The two biggest components that most people start to focus on first usually happen to be exercise and, more importantly, diet. All diets focus on the big three … Read more
Here’s why I consider it the holy grail of longevity-boosting foods: One cup of blueberries contains 16% of the daily value of vitamin C, which is known to boost eye health. Vitamin C can help prevent age-related macular degeneration and reduce cellular oxidative stress in the retina, essentially making your eyes less susceptible to decline. … Read more
Total Shape / Unsplash You’ve probably heard that the keto diet works wonders for weight loss, and you might be wondering if it’s really just a fad or if there’s more weight to this claim. It turns out that there’s science behind this low-carb way of eating, and there are valid reasons why keto seems … Read more
Gary Meulemans / Unsplash Hosting a New Year’s party to ring in the new year? Whether you’re hosting a small gathering or going all-out for a big party, drinks are an essential component of a thriving party. Most New Year’s parties start early — which means several hours of sipping on fun, festive cocktails or … Read more
Bill Granger, the Australian chef, food writer and restaurant owner who brought Aussie-style food to international capitals from London to Seoul, has died By SYLVIA HUI Associated Press December 27, 2023, 6:29 AM ET • 2 min read LONDON — Bill Granger, the Australian chef, food writer and restaurant owner who brought Aussie-style food to … Read more
As tempting as it is, junk food is one of the biggest enemies of heart health. And as a cardiologist, there’s one type of junk food in particular that you’ll never see me eating: chips. From nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips to crunchy corn puffs to potato crisps, these are some of the most popular … Read more
Sometimes you wake up ravenous. I’ll be rolling out of bed straight to the fridge to get a fix of whatever I can before even checking my phone some mornings. But other times, you might wake up and not even think of breakfast. However, an expert has shared the dangerous effect that not eating in … Read more
blandinejoannic / Pixabay As we dive into the holiday season, carb-heavy foods seem to be everywhere we go. Foods high in carbs and sugars are certainly delicious, but they can leave us feeling sluggish. During the busy holiday season, the last thing we need to feel is slowed down — we have shopping and gift … Read more