Tag: Seafood

Pregnancy is an incredible chapter in a woman’s life. It feels rewarding to know that by the end of it, you will receive one...

Wondering why pregnancy is still a mirage for many, even after so much of technological advancement? If you are pregnant or were pregnant, you...

Just because something claims it’s natural, that does not mean it is good for your body. So, if you really are going natural, you...

It’s good to know if you’re allergic to a type of shellfish called oysters. After all, shellfish are some of the most common allergens...

Studies prove how meat has played an essential role in human evolution. Consuming meat has been a part of human nature since the beginning...

Along with your exercise regime, certain foods can help you regulate your weight and lose some pounds. These 8 foods will help you lose weight much faster when taken on a regular basis.

Despite the scare of mercury poisoning from seafood, shrimp is found to have low mercury levels and is absolutely safe for consumption during pregnancy if cooked thoroughly (boiled or fried). Since you are more vulnerable to allergies during pregnancy, be sure to avoid eating raw shrimp and limit your intake to no more than 8-12 ounces per week.

Mostly an adult-onset, seafood allergy is your immune system's response to a protein found in shellfish muscles called tropomyosin. Symptoms range from mild ones like swelling or skin rashes, wheezing, repetitive cough, and stomach cramps to fatal ones like a sudden drop in blood pressure or difficulty in breathing. Your best bet is to stay alert by scrutinizing food labels and keeping your medication handy.

Studies suggest that regular consumption of foods high in vit C (bell peppers) and resveratrol (blueberries, red grapes) can help reduce the size, volume of endometrial cysts, thus relieving you of pain. Additionally, foods rich in omega 3s (salmon), iron (spinach), fiber (flaxseeds) can help detoxify excess estrogen out of the body and counter inflammation.

Superfoods have taken the health world by storm. Trendy, tasty, and usually easy – superfoods boost of nutrients, minerals, and have the potential to...

A healthy diet is the base of every fit lifestyle. But the nutritional requirements of men and women vary on many levels, so do...

Drink 7-10oz of water every 20 mins during your workout. Roll up for a quick, protein-rich post-workout meal that includes fish, lean meat, eggs, beans, tofu; pair it up with fast-digesting carbs like white bread or fruits. Supplement your diet with anti-inflammatory foods like salmon, cherries, blueberries to relieve muscle soreness and help speed up recovery time.

We all have traveled in that boat; the one that requires you to lose weight just weeks before a wedding or get together or...

Rice is a staple across the globe, particularly in Asian and African homes. As we all know, rice is prepared by boiling in water....

Americans have been eating more tilapia than ever before. Yet research has expressed concerns on whether you could be inadvertently consuming pesticides from mass-farmed fish. Are you getting in alarmingly high levels of omega-6 fatty acids instead of the good omega-3 fatty acids you want? Is tilapia really as bad as bacon, as some research would have you believe?