Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Pros and Cons of Non-Caffeinated Teas

Non-caffeinated teas have long been considered by health enthusiasts as a wholesome alternative to drinks loaded with harmful sweeteners like processed sugar, high fructose corn syrup, sucralose, aspartame or acesulfame. Processed in a variety of methods to remove most of the caffeine content, non-caffeinated teas indeed offer an array of health benefits. But while this is the case, non-caffeinated teas should only be consumed moderately for a number of reasons.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Benefits of Kombucha

Kombucha is a sweetened black tea drink that’s been fermented with the use of a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast. This fermented drink’s origin can be traced back to Northeast China. Kombucha consumption then spread northwest to Russia in the early 1900s, and to Europe and the rest of the world from there. Known for its characteristic taste, kombucha is also touted for its manifold health benefits.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Benefits of Soda Water

Soda water is water into which low levels of pressurized carbon dioxide has been dissolved. Soda water has long been considered a wholesome alternative to regular water. Soda water has that characteristic fizz and slightly sour flavor which is why it is preferred by those who dislike the flat taste of plain still water. And aside from it being a zero-calorie drink, soda water offers a handful of other health benefits as well.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Benefits of Filtered Water

Welcome to the drinks section of the Superhuman Food Pyramid. In this series, we will explore the variety of drinks available to us, as well as their effect on our health. Today’s article will focus on the wholesome benefits of filtered water and some recommendations on how to maximize its use.

You probably are already aware that your body is made up chiefly of water. It goes without saying that the quality of water you consume on a regular basis has a profound impact on your overall health and wellness. Filtered water, just as its name implies, is water that’s been subjected through a variety of water filtration media for purposes of decontamination. Filtered water isn’t only free of contaminants, like sediments and potentially pathogenic microorganisms, but it is also devoid of noxious metals and chemicals that are commonly found in tap water, and even in some bottled water brands.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Negative Effects of Commercial Flax Oil

Commercial flax oil has become quite popular among health enthusiasts. But unlike cold press flax oil, the overall production practices, from farming of its raw material flax, to the subsequent extraction of the seeds’ edible oil, and even to the packaging methods used, all contribute to commercial flax oil’s unhealthy profile.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Pros and Cons of Celery

Celery happens to be one of the go-to vegetables for dieters. Just like olives, celery too gets included in cocktail drinks. Though we’ve come to know celery in such light, this vegetable actually has a lot to offer nutritionally. But while this is the case, there are certain considerations that have to be taken into account prior to including celery in measurable amounts in your diet.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Negative Effects of Regular Ice Cream

Regular ice cream is one of America’s most favored sweet treats. This product is so widely available that it’s sold even in school cafeterias where children can readily purchase it. We’ve long been eating regular ice cream making it sometimes difficult to grasp the idea that continued consumption of this product actually has profound undesirable effects to the body.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Negative Effects of Milk Chocolate

Much like regular ice cream, milk chocolate, too, is one of the most loved American dessert treats. But quite unlike dark chocolate, milk chocolate contains ingredients that make it an unhealthy food choice. Though easier to find and certainly much cheaper than its healthier dark chocolate counterpart, milk chocolate should be avoided if you want to reach your health and wellness goals.

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The Night Shift Worker’s Guide to Superhuman Eating

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As discussed in this 3 part series, The Night Shift Worker’s Guide to Being Superhuman, night shift workers face more challenges than day shift workers when it comes to maintaining their health. As with Sleeping, discussed in the first article, eating properly also presents many challenges to night shift workers. The following recommendations can help you make good food choices and overcome the challenges of eating well while working the night shift. Continue reading

Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Negative Effects of Sunflower Oil

Sunflower oil is one of the most commonly used vegetable oils in the food manufacturing industry. Sunflower oil is utilized as a base oil in commercial salad dressings, as a shortening in baked regular wheat products,  or as a preservative oil in processed farmed fish like canned salmon and tuna. While this is the case, excluding sunflower oil from your diet is prudent as consumption of this edible oil may result in harmful health effects.

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