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Processed meat increases the risk of developing cancer. This fact isn't something new. We've known this for many decades. Processed meat cause Cancer @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) through the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has categorized processed meat as a carcinogen, actually putting processed meat on the same category as smoking tobacco, a group 1 carcinogen that can cause cancer in humans. That makes processed meat dangerous to your health. Yes, just like the warning on your pack of cigarettes. Although, processed meat isn't wrapped with a warning label. Would you prefer it did? Astonishingly, there are actually over thousands of research done directly linking eating processed meat to the development of cancer. Experts f om 10 different countries come together to reviewed over 800 studies and came up to the conclusion that processed meat does indeed increases risk of cancer. Consuming 50 grams of pro...

Diabetic diet is the kind of diet recommended for people with diabetes mellitus to control high blood sugar level. This diet encourges diabetics to eat healthy foods composed of complex carbohydrates, fruits and vegetables, while avoiding simple sugar, saturated and transfat. You can't control diabetes without a proper diet. @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan I'll share with you foods that you can eat and also foods you should avoid if you have diabetes, but let's first look at what diabetes mellitus is. What is diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is a disease in which the cells of the body is unable to use glucose (which is it's primary energy source) because it is unable to enter the cells, resulting to accumulation of glucose in the blood stream (high blood sugar level). In order for glucose to enter the cells of the body and be converted to energy, insulin is needed. Insulin is a protein which facilitates the transport of glucose from the blood into the cells of the body. I...

Having a gout attack is excruciatingly painful. If you've had one, you'll definitely don't want another attack. A doctor can prescribe you conventional pain-relievers but if you want a natural and healthy alternative, you may want to look into this spice--ginger. Ginger for Gout: Natural Remedy @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan Gout is an inflammatory arthritis caused by the accumulation of uric acid in joints. Taking ginger root as a natural remedy benefits those suffering from gout because of it's potent anti-inflammatory components gingerol and shogaol. Ginger helps relieve pain and improve joint mobility among those affected with gouty arthritis. Ginger isn't just for gout. In fact, people suffering from other forms of inflammatory joint diseases like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis also benefits from taking ginger. Ginger root is a popular alternative remedy against nausea, vomiting, flatulence, morning sickness, loss of appetite, stomachache, diarrhe...

Instant Noodles are High in Salt: How Bad is it? Hunger. I was looking for a quick fix so I settled with a steaming bowl of instant noodles which is spicy ramen flavored. As I indulge on it's sensational seafood flavor and heavenly spicy aroma, I reflected on it's sodium content--1800 mg in just a single serving. That's a lot! @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan How much salt should We take per day? Table salt is made up of the minerals sodium and chloride. 2,300 mg sodium is comparable to 1 teaspoon salt. The world health organization recommends sodium intake of less than 5000 mg, while the American Heart Association prefers lower--limiting sodium intake to less than 2,300 mg per day. Going back to that bowl of instant noodles. Comparing it with the American Heart Association's recommendation, I've heatedly eaten up 78% of the total daily recommended sodium intake in just 1 snack. That's not healthy. I thought to myself, I shouldn't be eating this too often....