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From bacon donuts to bacon-wrapped treats and even bacon festivals (yes, they're a thing), we all know bacon is one of the most celebrated foods in America. However, a new study is urging us to simmer down on our bacon consumption after researchers discovered a link between this widely adored cured meat and dementia. Fortunately (and surprisingly), the research also serves up an interesting slice of hope for meat lovers. A lot of low-carb and even clean-eating diets that have been popular in the past few years have…

Have you ever had tahini, aka, the nutty paste made from ground sesame seeds? If you have yet to try the staple of Mediterranean cuisine, now is the time. "Tahini is such an incredible, versatile ingredient. It has heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, B vitamins, and calcium," says Frances Largeman-Roth, RDN, nutrition expert and author of Smoothies & Juices: Prevention Healing Kitchen. "Plus, tahini can be used in both savory dishes, as it is in traditional Mediterranean foods, and also sweet ones—like banana bread."…

Whether you eat them baked, fried, mashed, or topped with marshmallows, sweet potatoes are a delicious and healthy addition to any meal plan. That’s likely why sweet potato consumption in the U.S. is growing with every passing year, with Americans eating an average of 7.5 pounds of sweet potatoes annually in 2015—up from just 4.2 pounds in 2000. However, it’s not just your taste buds that will benefit when you enjoy these palatable potatoes. Read on to discover what happens to your body when you eat sweet potatoes,…

It's absolutely crucial that you take good care of your heart so that you can live a long and healthy life. Still, roughly 805,000 Americans suffer from a heart attack each year. While there is no guarantee that you won't experience a heart attack at some point in your life, there are some lifestyle changes you can make to help decrease your risk. A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked. The cause of that blockage is primarily due to a buildup of fatty deposits, which include harmful cholesterol…

Barcelon ayaa noqotay kooxda ugu fiican dunida qarnigaan 21aad sida ay sheegtay xiriirka caalimga ee kubada cagta, taariikhda iyo istaatistikada ee marka magacooda la soo gaabiyo loo yaqaano IFFHS.Blaugrana ayaa loo aqoonsaday inay tahay kooxdii ugu fiicneyd 10kii sannadood ee ugu danbeeyay ee 2011 ilaa 2020.Madaama ay Barcelona sidoo kale noqotay kooxdii ugu fiicneyd ee 2001 ilaa 2010, waxay taasi keentay in loo aqoonsado kooxda ugu fiican qarnigaan 21aad.Tobankii sannadood ee ugu danbeeyay Barcelona waxay gaartay guulo waa…

Kaley Cuoco has always said that balance is the key when it comes to maintaining her shape. While Flight attendant star has admitted to having cleaned junk food from her diet, she has also kept cheat days every week on the menu so as not to feel deprived. But when it comes to her training plan, it is not negotiable to meet the gym almost daily - and she takes no shortcuts when it comes to achieving her goals. The actress has recently found a new training…

Samba, carnivals, rainforests and produces the most sought after and technically talented young people in the world. Nobody does it like Brazil. And the five-time winners of the World Cup have produced another teenage sensation set up by Europe's biggest clubs. The newest world-beating star initially goes by the name Kayky.The 17-year-old has been officially picked up by Manchester City for a fee that reports could rise to £ 21.5 million and could be in England after he turned 18 on June 11 this summer.But who is he?…

Eric Bailly ayaa ka raaligeliyay tababare Ole Gunnar Solskjaer iyo asxaabtiisa Manchester United qaabkii ixtiraamdarada aheyd ee uu u dhaqmay markii laga reebay shaxda kulankii AC Milan ee isbuucii lasoo dhaafay.Daafaca dhexe ee Manchester United ayaa ka carooday in tababare Solskjaer uusan fursad siinin iyadoo mustaqbalkiisa Old Trafford aan la hubin.Ilo ku dhow Bailly ayaa sheegay inuu dareensan yahay in kooxda ay si ixtiraamdarro ah u la dhaqantay gaar ahaan markii laga saaray shaxda kooxda kulankii lugta labaad ee…

While a victory would have ensured that he qualified for CAN 2021, the Madagascar team lost heavily in Ethiopia (4-0) and revived today's opponents. The last day in this group K promises to be exciting. Madagascar may have lost more than one match on Wednesday by losing in Addis Ababa to Ethiopia (3-0). Barea who could compost his ticket for the second time CAN no longer have his fate in hand. And even a victory against Niger, the group's last, in Antananarivo on Tuesday may not be enough for qualification. This defeat…

Turkey's Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday that it was concerned about the lack of consensus between Somalia's political factions on the electoral process. "We are concerned that the lack of consensus so far among stakeholders on the electoral process in Somalia could disrupt the Somali people's expectations of the development of their country, as well as achieving peace and prosperity," the statement said. It added that Turkey has invited the Somali Federal Government (FGS) and the Federal…