5 Reasons Why Butter Is a Health Food

Butter is awesome, says KristenM. What makes butter is a health food?

Butter is a health food. There, I said it. I don’t just love butter because it tastes better than margarine. I don’t just love it because I think it’s a healthier alternative than margarine. I actually believe, bones to britches, that butter is good for you.

The other day someone left this comment on a Facebook post of mine, “Only an idiot would believe butter is actually a health food. Yes, it’s better than margarine, but it is by no means good for you.” Only an idiot? Really?

Name-calling aside, let’s use our brains. Shall we? What makes butter a health food? Read more

Are Haywire Hormones Making You Fat?

Diana Pilkington reveals the causes of middle age spread and other changes in body shape.

When you put on an unexpected few pounds, it can be tempting to blame it on your hormones rather than a recent spate of takeaways.

But it may not be just a lame excuse, for experts say there are times when our hormones – chemicals that are essential for growth, development and fertility – can go haywire, leading to a change in body shape.

And, depending on which hormone is involved, it can affect where the weight piles on or falls off.

From a ballooning waistline to extra pounds all over, or a dramatic drop in weight, here’s how hormones could be the reason behind your changing physical appearance... Read more

9 Benefits of Alfalfa Leaf

Edward Group reveals nine health benefits of an ancient nutrient and remedy alfalfa leaf.

The word “alfalfa” comes from the Arabic phrase, al-fac-facah, meaning “father of all foods.” It stands to reason, alfalfa is extremely nutritious. The extensive root system allows the plant to absorb a high level of nutrients from the soil. Alfalfa leaf contains essential vitamins including the entire spectrum of B-vitamins, A, D, E and K. Alfalfa Leaf is a source of iron, niacin, biotin, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous and potassium. Alfalfa is a source of chlorophyll. Compared to other plants, alfalfa leaf is very high in protein and amino acids.

Alfalfa leaves can be healthy for humans and may be used as a dietary or nutritional supplement. The benefits of alfalfa leaf are many and include supporting healthy circulation and the immune system. Read more

How Does Intermittent Fasting Work?

More and more scientific evidence is being found that proves the health benefits of intermittent fasting. However, many people confuse intermittent fasting with long spiritual fasts or hunger strikes. Flora Stevens explains what intermittent fasting actually is.

Fasting has been a dieting strategy for decades, and a common spiritual practice for even longer. In terms of dieting, there has been little consensus as to whether calorie restriction is helpful or switches your body into fat-saving survival mode. In recent years, however, a new diet-minded fasting technique has become more popular: intermittent fasting. Read on to find out if it works, and how it works.  Read more

Scrotum Enlargement: Building Low-Hanging Testicles

If you have been doing penis enlargement exercises, such as jelqing, you will want a larger scrotum to complement your longer, thicker penis. A larger scrotum will also allow the penis to hang lower, giving you that "hung" look. A large scrotum is also a huge turn-on to women. Scrotum enlargement doesn't increase the size of the testicles. What it does is stretch the skin of the scrotal sack so that your testicles hang lower. This helps enhance the size of your total "package."

Prepare to do this exercise every day. Simply set a time each day that you will perform this exercise to enlarge your scrotum. It does not take long, but it is important that you remember to do it every day and are persistent about it.

To begin the exercise, lie on your back or stand up straight. To make things easier, try lying down at first. Make sure your legs are parted and that you are naked from the waist down.

Warmth will cause the scrotum to let down, and the plumbing inside the scrotum to relax and stretch more easily. Use a towel, and place a hot compress on your groin area before you begin a scrotum stretching session.

Begin by massaging your scrotum lightly, helping to loosen it up and become more flexible. The skin will be easier to grab and will be noticeably more loose.

To stretch your scrotum, simply make an "OK" sign ring around your scotum with one hand. Gently pull down. While you are doing that, grab your flaccid penis. With your penis in the other hand, pull it upwards while you pull your scrotum downward. This will create a stretch in the skin of the scrotal sack. If you don't feel a stretch in the upper part of the scrotal sack skin, you are doing it wrong.

By continually doing this, your testicles will hang lower. Try to do five of these a day, each for one minute.

Scrotum enlargement is not something you can rush. Consistency, and time are more important than force and pressure. It's moderate tension over long periods of time that will stretch your scrotum, and give you the low hanging testicles you're looking for.

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The Super-Common Food That's Ruining Your Skin, Joints, and Blood Sugar

One reason we have an obesity and diabetes epidemic is because one super-common food has been changed almost beyond recognition.

Sometimes it’s difficult to discern trend diets from the truth about nutrition. It seems that everyone has an agenda, a special diet, a “limited time offer.” However, we’re here to tell you about one incredibly common food that is absolutely wrecking most people’s skin, joints, and blood sugar.The best part? There’s no agenda here. The worst part? This food is probably in just about every one of your meals. Curious to know what we’re talking about? Wheat.

Why Wheat Isn’t All That Great

Let’s start at the beginning. The “wheat” we’re referring to is hardly wheat at all. In fact, if you could give someone from the 18th century a baked loaf of bread (even whole wheat), they would hardly even recognize it. Read more

Bodyweight Workout for Your Morning Routine

Start your day right with a 15-minute bodyweight workout, and then eat a big bacon and egg breakfast, says Chad Howse.

Have you ever intended to work out in the afternoon or evening but didn’t get a chance to and were bummed that exercising that day was a wash?

Or maybe you have a tough time getting started in the morning and feel sluggish throughout your day.

Luckily, you don’t have to spend hours in the gym to experience the benefits of working out. And you don’t need any machines or weights either — you can get a great workout in your house or apartment.

I highly recommend that all men find time for a short bout of exercise first thing every morning. By starting your day with the 15-minute (or less) workout below, your body will release endorphins that promote brain function, and improve focus and creativity. You’re going to have a boost in energy, and also a boost in metabolism, helping you burn more fat throughout the rest of your work day. Making a short bodyweight workout part of your morning routine will have you heading into your day feeling at the top of your game. Read more