Are you asking yourself “How much sugar can I eat and how can I try to eat less?” According to American Heart Association, most women should eat, or drink, no more than 100 calories per day from added sugar, about 6 teaspoons. For men the cutoff is 150 calories from added sugars, or about 9 teaspoons. Lessen your sugar cravings through these 3 tips.

1. Have fruit for dessert. Skip the cookies and ice cream and make fruit into your after-dinner treat. You’ll avoid added sugar and get some cancer-fighting antioxidants and fiber from the fruit. These Cocoa-Nut Bananas topped with unsweetened cocoa powder and coconut has enough natural sweetness that…

The seemingly sinful dark chocolate which we always link with guilty pleasures can be quite good for your health. Chocolate is made from plants, which means it contains many of the health benefits of dark vegetables. Moreover, dark chocolate contains a large number of antioxidants (nearly 8 times the number found in strawberries). Recent research has shown that there are various nutritional benefits of dark chocolates.

Healthy Heart

Dark chocolate helps in relaxing the arteries, thereby lowering blood pressure. Chocolates contain a substance called polyphenol flavonoids which is also found in some fruits and vegetables like berries, tomatoes, soybeans green tea and red wine. But the percentage of polyphenol flavanoids present in…

New Year is equal to awesome foods, parties and fun. However, good food can make or break your party. At the same time, you know how important proper snacks and food choices can be. Make sure you keep track with your healthy diet on the last day of the year. Listed below are best seven dishes and delights you can possibly serve during the holiday bash. Just don’t tell your friends or guests that you’re serving up the healthy version of winter temptations!

1. Gingerbread Cookies
2. Peanut Butter Cookies
3. Minty Cheesecake
4. Spiced Up Fruit Dip
5. Garlic Pita Chips
6. Holiday Wassail
7. Eggnog Smoothie

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What are antioxidants? These are naturally occurring substances like Vitamin A and Vitamin C that are found in fruits and vegetables. It prevents the body from the aging process, heart diseases and cancer as well as skin diseases. Furthermore, antioxidants are good for the holistic health.

Best Antioxidants for the Skin:

Vitamins

Sun skin creams and lotions are rich in vitamin E and this is so, because the vitamin E in these cosmetics prevents the damage of cell membranes. It is believed that when vitamin E is applied before sun exposure, it helps in lessening the skin redness, swelling and sun burn. A vitamin supplement that suits your skin is a good choice,…