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Pizza Ranch E. Coli Outbreak Victim Files $75,000 Lawsuit

The family of a seven-year-old girl who contracted the E. Coli bacteria after eating at a Pizza Ranch outlet last January 31, 2016 filed a lawsuit against the restaurant seeking $75,000 in damages.
  • Soylent-Only Liquid Diet: The Future of Weight-Loss or Another Fad?

    Soylent is a pre-mixed beverage which promises to provide the required dietary nutrients for a healthy body. Complete vitamins and minerals are present in this drink which led some people to believe it is enough to live on soylent-only diet even without the consumption of solid food. With the release of the new and improved Soylent 2.0, people are asking is the Solent-only liquid diet good for you?
  • New Yorkers Might Need More Chocolate Consumptions, Research Suggests

    For decades, psychologist Merrill Elias had been examining cognitive abilities of the people in New York. The finding was said to be quite representative of the New York population.
  • Spelt – An Ancient Grain Making A Comeback

    Spelt, an ancient grain, has been cultivated for more than 5,000 years. Now making a comeback as an alternative to wheat, spelt is seen as better than wheat because it is usually used as a whole grain, which means it retains its fibers and other nutrients. This results to a lower glycemic index compared to refined wheat flour.
  • Your Job Could Make You Fatter, Study Finds

    Couch potato is not the only thing that makes you fat. It's probably your job. It is no longer appropriate to blame solely on the sweet tooth. The couch potato is not the only thing that makes you fat.
  • Some Foods Need Not Be Organic

    Environmental Working Group tested conventionally produced fruits and vegetables in terms of pesticide residue. Surprisingly, some of the items contain barely discernible amounts of residue at all making one question if the high price the comes with the organic food label is justified.
  • An ideal Diet For Stronger Bones

    Trying to adopt calcium rich food items to your palate will give you stronger bones. The human bones need the strength to sustain itself, especially during busy and stressful days.
  • The Science Of Vegetables: You May Be Cooking The Wrong Way

    If you think cauliflower is best when boiled, you may be cooking the wrong way! Cooking methods are no longer a preference as one of them may be better than the others in terms of preserving nutrients and antioxidant level.
  • Why Too Much Protein is Bad for You

    Protein has been touted as the solution to a lot of dieting concerns such as weigh loss and hunger pangs. However, it seems that too little attention has been devoted to the possible risks resulting from overconsumption of protein. The article aims to enlighten readers on some of the possible disadvantages highlighted by experts if one consumes too much protein than required by the body.
  • Watch Out For These Things That Damage Your Liver

    Liver is one of the most vital organs in our body. It not only filters our blood, but also helps to cleanse the systems by removing toxins and waste products. Any damage to this organ affects our entire system. There are various things that may cause damage to the liver including alcohol, hepatitis viruses, poor diet, toxins as well as genetic defects and autoimmune disorders.
  • Is Going Vegan All the Way the Smarter Choice?

    An all-vegan diet, which excludes all animal products such as milk, cheese, eggs and fish, is touted by its proponents as nutritionally-superior compared to other types of diets. However, there is a danger of certain nutritional deficiencies because plant sources do not contain all the nutrients required by the body in sufficient amounts. This led some to propose that an all-vegan diet might not be for everyone.
  • Spicy Food Augments Life Span, Offer Other Health Benefits

    Contrary to the common belief, spicy foods offer several health benefits, including augmenting life span. So next time when you eat spicy food in any Asian restaurant rest assured that you are contributing to your health.
  • Don't Fall Into These 5 Food Label Tricks!

    There are misleading claims about what's called 'healthy' by the manufacturers. The Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior explains the vague in such marketing that often leads to misconception.
  • Beware! Overcooking Your Fries is Not FDA-Approved!

    The new warning by the Food and Drug Administration might change the way you deep-fry your French fries.
  • Washoe County Schools Forbid Unhealthy Snacks

    Following the order of Washoe County School District (WCSD), snack restrictions will be strictly implemented in all Washoe County Schools. Nutritional standards have been set since 2006 by the Washoe County School Board for every food and drink offered during the school day but WCSD admits that it finds it difficult to totally implement eating healthy snacks to Washoe Country School kids.
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