You Can Overdose on Licorice Fact
You can overdose on black licorice. This is due to the way a compound derived from licorice root can cause potassium levels to fall to dangerous levels.
Diet and Exercise
Diet and exercise is a category containing everything related to fitness and nutrition and corresponding strategies and exercises.
Most Sushi is Previously Frozen Fact
Most types of fish eaten raw have to be frozen to kill parasites before being served in the US according to the FDA. Meanwhile, “sushi grade” is fish that can be eaten raw. So most sushi grade fish is previously frozen in the US.
Royal H. Burpee Invented the Burpee Fact
One might think the exercise movement “the burpee” has something to do with burping, but burpees are named after their originator Dr. Royal H. Burpee.
The Quicker Food Spoils, The Healthier it is Fact
In general, as a rule of thumb, the quicker a food spoils (rots or decomposes) the healthier it is for you.
It’s OK to Eat Food that has Been on the Floor Less Than 5 Seconds Myth
The “five-second rule” that food dropped on the floor for less than 5 seconds is safe to eat is not always true. Contamination depends on factors like moisture levels, the number of germs on the floor, and the time the food spends in contact with the floor.
Raw Cookie Dough Can Make You Sick Fact
Raw cookie dough can make you sick, especially dough that doesn’t use treated flour and pasteurized eggs. Studies have shown, untreated raw flour can contain germs like E. coli, and unpasteurized raw eggs can contain germs like salmonella.
How to Lose Body Fat, According to Science
We explain how to lose body fat from a scientific standpoint, and offer simple science-based advice on dieting, weight loss, and exercise.
Blood Sugar Affects Hunger, Weight Gain, and Energy Levels Fact
Carbohydrates (especially simple ones like sugars) “spike” blood sugar (glucose) levels. This triggers insulin production, causes hunger, and primes the body for weight gain.
Fat Makes You Fat Myth
Fat can make you fat, but it isn’t the only thing that causes weight gain. Fat is high in calories and is easy to store as fat cells, but in general, it is storing more calories than you burn (from fat, carbs, or protein) that causes weight gain.
You Should Wait to Swim After Eating Myth
You don’t have to wait to swim after you eat. Swimming after eating doesn’t cause cramps and has minimal to no effect on swimming performance.