For many people, keeping their sugar intake down to a reasonable level is a daily challenge. When it gets especially out of control, your blood glucose levels go way up, insulin resistance increases, and several pounds you’d rather not have find their way to places you don’t want them—and that’s not even mentioning the long-term…
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Plenty of people hear about foods like milk that, in addition to their medication, can help ease pain from an ulcer, but what other of your favorite foods might also soothe the pain? Many ulcers aren’t directly the result of stress but the result of a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori—hence why they’re treated often with…
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It’s a strange fascination, but there is something exhilarating and fun about taking a peek inside the bag or purse that someone carries around, whether it’s your best friend, a classmate, a celebrity, or even just yourself. Ronda Rousey, the famed UFC fighter, WWE wrestler, former Olympic bronze winner, and now film actress, recently participated…
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With popular honey like Manuka honey being in relatively short supply, it’s not uncommon to hear about counterfeit honeys made to look like such honeys in order to capitalize on the profitable industry. A recent study on Australian honey, which contains its own pollen signature as most honeys do, determined that this type of honey—and…
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While the state of Hawaii has been in the news for more visibly upsetting reasons in the past few months, a study conducted recently revealed something else to be concerned with in the Aloha State. Specifically, it’s been revealed that a significant amount of honey within Hawaii’s Garden Isle has tested positively for RoundUp, the…
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For anybody who thinks there are way more yellow jackets around this summer than normal, it’s because there are. The stinging pests, frequent disturbers of barbeques everywhere, are rearing their ugly heads in terms of numbers, and, unfortunately, we’re not the only ones who are suffering as a result—honey bees, crucial pollinators already on the…
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While some pet owners don’t necessarily go out of their way to get treats to their hamster or gerbil, there are options besides expensive store-bought brands, which can be pretty unhealthy. It turns out making treats for small rodent friends is actually pretty easy, taking only a few steps and a few ingredients, such as…
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It’s not unusual to hear about swarms of honey bees showing up in strange, very public places—one actually planted itself on a museum sign dedicated to the memory of Muhammad Ali last year, a sign ironically adorned with his famous catchphrase: “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” In Greenville, South Carolina, its Village…
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If you’ve ever tried homemade ice cream, you know there are few things that beat it in the dessert department. However, what needs your attention right now is this recipe for raw honey ice cream—a treat you’ll certainly be repeating until the store-brought kind just won’t cut it ever again. If you’re ready for this,…
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Any dog owner living on a budget knows the struggles of caring for their canine friend while also paying the bills. Whether it’s buying healthy yet affordable dog food, paying for vaccines and procedures, or just rewarding your dog with treats, dog care expenses can really start to add up fast. One way to start…
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While honeybees mostly make their precious honey stores via floral nectar, sometimes they take a page out of our book and have a few sweet snacks, even hitting up sugary foods that humans leave out. The honeybee’s flexibility when it comes to foraging from non-floral food sources is a handy trick for whenever beekeepers have…
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In recent months, honey and maple syrup producers from the state of Maine have been fighting a US Senate proposal to add a confusing “added sugar” label to all their products, a distinction that could be false in its vague presentation. However, these businesses can rest a bit more easily for now, as an amendment…
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Coming up with snacks for yourself or party platters for a group of friends can be a challenge, but fortunately this job can be much easier than you think, especially if you or your friends are easy to impress or just grateful for the effort. If you need an easy recipe and need it fast,…
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Despite domesticated beehives having a global population between 80 and 100 million, each of which contain 10,000-60,000 individual bees, their numbers are dropping quickly, with beekeepers reporting 40 percent losses each year and several bumblebee species even going on the endangered species list. Given bees pollinate roughly a third of the world’s food crop and…
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Just as with human beings, it’s usually better for dogs to consume fresh ingredients as opposed to food that’s far more processed. However, also as with human beings, eating healthy can get expensive, which is why home-cooked meals and snacks are so helpful. Making your own natural dog food can be a challenge, but if…
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