Every person’s health and well-being depends on how well her body removes and purges toxins. With exposure to environmental toxins, toxic body care products and processed foods, most people are in desperate need of a serious detox! A liver cleanse … Continue reading Liver Cleanse: Detox Your Liver in 6 Easy Steps
Introduction Nutrition for kids is based on the same principles as nutrition for adults. Everyone needs the same types of nutrients — such as vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein and fat. Children, however, need different amounts of specific nutrients at different … Continue reading Nutrition for Kids: Guidelines for a Healthy Diet
Known as the “Immortal Health Elixir” by the Chinese and originating in the Far East around 2,000 years ago, kombucha is a beverage with tremendous health benefits extending to your heart, your brain and (especially) your gut. How does this … Continue reading Kombucha Benefits, Nutrition Facts and DIY Recipe
By now, you’ve probably heard about the power of matcha tea. Matcha is not your typical green tea — it’s a concentrated Japanese tea that works as an effective detoxifier, fat burner and health promoter. That’s exactly why I drink … Continue reading (Iced) Matcha Latte: the Ultimate Anti-Aging Drink
Christopher Columbus was known to call papaya the “fruit of the angels.” This orange-colored, melon-like fruit is part of the Caricaceae family of plants and grows on the Carica papaya tree. It’s native to southern Mexico and Central America but can … Continue reading Papaya Benefits, Nutrition, Recipes and Side Effects
The last 6 decades have seen huge leaps in agricultural and food processing innovation. Since 1960, the world’s population has more than doubled – yet global food production has more than tripled, while using only 15% more land. That may … Continue reading The Future of Food and its Production
One of the things often overlooked when people are trying to improve their overall health, have more energy and sleep better is the importance of obtaining enough amino acids from different protein foods. Amino acids, including tryptophan, are the “building blocks … Continue reading Tryptophan Benefits and Best Foods
Eat like a caveman and shed pounds. That’s the theory behind the Paleo Diet. Loren Cordain, PhD, who literally wrote the book on The Paleo Diet, claims that by eating like our prehistoric ancestors, we’ll be leaner and less likely … Continue reading Paleo (Caveman) Diet: Review, Foods and More
Powdered infant formulas produced in Abbott Nutrition’s facility in Sturgis, Mich., were recalled after consumer illness from bacterial infections. To date, the infant formula recall has caused four infant hospitalizations, and the bacterial infection from the formula may have contributed … Continue reading Infant Formula Recall Includes Similac, Alimentum and EleCare Products
1/14 Food allergies affect 5% to 10% of people. Peanuts (which are legumes, like beans and peas), and tree nuts, like pecans and almonds, are common triggers. If you have a severe allergy, even something that has touched nuts can … Continue reading Health Benefits of Nut Butters
One of the major differences between becoming a vegan or vegetarian or looking at a Paleo vs. vegan diet is whether or not you consume eggs. If you’re one of these folks, you already know that some adjustments are easier to make than … Continue reading What is the Best Egg Substitute You Can Bake With?
In the summertime, things get a whole lot more colorful, including your plates. With so many fruits and vegetables in season throughout the warmer months, it’s time to crowd those meals with fresh, delicious and nutrient-rich summer fruits. They can … Continue reading Top 20 Summer Fruits and How to Add Them to Your Diet
“I like to do Americana really well. And then take it to a Michelin level,” Florence says. “And really kind of play into the the familiar, which is the space that I think I get the most traction with when … Continue reading Chef Tyler Florence Wrote 20,000 Recipes. This Is His Favorite
Have you ever eaten a large, carb-laden meal and, even though you packed in the calories, felt hungry in just a short while? Or maybe you were starving after a long day and scarfed down a healthy dinner you just … Continue reading 10 Steps to Achieve Satiety When You Eat
You may see ramen as a carb fest, but if you invert the portions—more meat, less noodle—you’ll feast on 30 grams of muscle-building protein and 10 grams of filling fiber. This recipe, which leverages that inversion, comes to you by … Continue reading Pork Belly Ramen with 34 g of Muscle-Building Protein
What is it about foods like broccoli and spinach that make them so healthy? There are the fiber, vitamins and minerals, of course, but then there are other important chemical compounds we call “antioxidants,” too — including alpha lipoic acid … Continue reading Alpha Lipoic Acid Benefits, Food Sources, Dosage and Side Effects
Spinach may not give you superhuman strength to fight off villains like Popeye’s nemesis Bluto, but this leafy green and other foods containing iron can help you fight a different type of enemy – iron-deficiency anemia. Iron-deficiency anemia, the most … Continue reading Top Iron-Rich Foods List
Coenzyme Q10 (COQ10) is an essential element for many daily functions. In fact, it’s required by every single cell in the body. As an antioxidant that protects cells from the effects of aging, CoQ10 has been used in medical practices … Continue reading CoQ10 Benefits, Foods, Supplements, Dosage and Side Effects
Oats are often praised as one of the healthiest breakfast options around — but many people are also confused about how oats are made and what makes them different from other cereal grains, including wheat. Left wondering — “Are oats … Continue reading Are Oats Gluten-Free? Nutrition, Benefits and More
While it’s possible to get all of the vitamins and minerals you need from careful food selection and a nutrient-dense diet, research shows many women still experience at least one type of nutrient deficiency, if not more. What vitamins should … Continue reading Best Vitamins for Women, Including Minerals
When it comes to following a healthy, balanced diet, a common question is: “How much protein do I need?” So how many grams of protein per day do you need? Protein foods are essential for building muscle, burning fat, supporting … Continue reading How Many Grams of Protein Per Day Do You Need?
Algal oil is the oil that is derived directly from algae. It contains DHA, which accounts for 97 percent of the omega-3 fats in the brain. Unfortunately, not enough Americans get enough sources of this essential fatty acid. Algal oil … Continue reading Algal Oil Benefits, Nutrition, Uses, Dosage and More
Have you heard about the keto diet? It’s possibly the best diet for weight loss, and it can even reverse insulin resistance and reduce cardiovascular risk factors, according to recent research. No wonder more and more people are starting to … Continue reading Keto Smoothie Recipe with Healthy Fats and Low Carbs
Let’s be honest: Pumpkin-flavored everything has taken over. Whether we’re talking pumpkin lattes, pumpkin butter or pumpkin cakes, this vegetable has exploded onto the food scene — and I love it! Is it possible that this healthy gluten-free pumpkin bread … Continue reading Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread (Paleo-Approved)
I bet you’ve heard of the candies known as jujubes, juju fruits or Jujyfruits. Despite having “fruits” in their names, these variations of chewy, colorful, artificially flavored candies are anything but healthy. So why do these unnatural products have the … Continue reading Jujube Fruit Benefits, Nutrition Facts and How to Use
When you hear the word diet, you probably think of something that’s hard and confusing to follow, leaves you feeling deprived, and involves a list of foods to avoid, right? Well, what if there’s another way to lose weight that’s dramatically … Continue reading Time-Restricted Eating Benefits, Beginner Tips and Side Effects
We now know that most diseases today are due to inflammation. (1) Inflammation damages your cells and arterials walls and can cause all kinds of problems, including chronic inflammatory conditions like cardiovascular diseases and arthritis. (2) By reducing inflammation, your … Continue reading Anti-Inflammatory Juice Recipe with Pineapple
Eat this, not that — never that — and try this one weird thing to look younger, right? Advice spans the spectrum from dubious to scientifically supported, but there is an approach that sidesteps it all: eat less. Either in … Continue reading From Fasting to a Pill? Scientists Explore the Biology of Caloric Restriction
Americans may be a coffee swilling crowd, but tea drinking has a long history stateside. From classic souther iced tea to the global impact of the Boston tea party, this simple sip has had a starring role on the American … Continue reading 8 Luxury Tea Brands to Start Your Day the Best Way
Fruit Juice The fiber in whole fruit fills you up and slows down how your blood takes in energy. Without that fiber, you’re just drinking nutritious sugar-water that can quickly hype you up — and bring you down just as … Continue reading Foods to Avoid If You Have Anxiety or Depression
Eat french fries every day for a month? Sure, as long as it’s for science. That’s exactly what 107 people did in a scientific study, while 58 others ate a daily serving of almonds with the same number of calories. … Continue reading French Fries Vs. Almonds Every Day for a Month: What Changes?
Appetizers and starters are often more difficult to plan than main meals. After all, you want the appetizer to be tasty, but not overly filling and ruin any appetites; you want it to complement, but not take over the flavors … Continue reading Olive Tapenade Recipe: A Mediterranean Diet Staple
What Is Stevia? Stevia is a sugar substitute made from the leaves of the stevia plant. It’s about 100 to 300 times sweeter than table sugar, but it has no carbohydrates, calories, or artificial ingredients. Not everyone likes the way … Continue reading Stevia: Health Benefits and Risks
I recently talked to a group at Santiam Hospital & Clinics about changing habits in favor of a more active, healthy lifestyle. In addition to exercise, I suggest not to forget about the importance of good nutrition. Below are 26 … Continue reading 26 Fat-Fighting Foods to Energize You
Are you looking for right kind of mayonnaise without genetically modified canola oil or even potentially problematic grapeseed oil? Instead, go with a DIY mayo that uses the best ingredients, including the healthiest fat. In other words, I strongly suggest you make up your … Continue reading DIY Coconut Oil Mayonnaise Recipe
Medicinal mushrooms have been used for thousands of years to help promote better health, and mushroom varieties, such as psilocybin mushrooms and turkey tail mushrooms, are well-known for their incredible health-promoting properties. The maitake mushroom is no exception. Not only … Continue reading Maitake Mushroom Benefits, Nutrition, Recipes and More
There are 21 countries that touch the Mediterranean Sea: Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Libya, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Slovenia, Spain, Syria, Tunisia, and Turkey. However, the Mediterranean Diet is based primarily … Continue reading The Problem with the Mediterranean Diet We Need to Talk About
Recent research suggests that N-acetylcysteine (NAC) — the supplement form of L-cysteine — is an effective, safe and low-cost treatment option for a range of conditions, including those that are both acute and chronic. What are the benefits of taking … Continue reading N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) Benefits, Uses, Risk and More
Whether you’re a weekend warrior, you’re trying to lose weight or you’re an athlete, protein is important for everybody, and you certainly don’t want a protein deficiency. Even though most people eating a “standard Western diet” consume enough protein overall, … Continue reading 10 Protein Deficiency Symptoms, Plus Causes and Treatments
One of our Cancer Prevention Recommendations is to eat no more than moderate amounts of red meat, such as beef, pork and lamb, and eat little, if any, processed meat. There is strong evidence that consumption of either red or … Continue reading Cancer Prevention: Limit Red and Processed Meat per Week
Carrots are considered to be one of the most important cultivated vegetable crops in history and the most popular root vegetable worldwide. Whether they are eaten raw, cooked or as carrot juice, people from nearly every culture have consumed carrots … Continue reading Top 7 Ways Carrots (and Carrot Juice!) Benefit Your Body
Keep in mind that breast milk is the best food for babies in the first year of life. It helps them grow healthy and strong and protects them from infections and illness. For example: Breast milk has hormones and the … Continue reading 10 Best Baby Formulas of 2022
Out of 12 dietary, lifestyle and metabolic “preventable causes of death” that were examined in a 2009 study, omega-3 fatty acid deficiency ranked as the sixth highest killer among Americans. Research shows that omega 3-fatty acids, which can be obtained from … Continue reading Fish Oil Benefits, Nutriton, Dosage and Side Effects
If you’re planning to bottle feed with expressed breast milk or infant formula, these tips will help you feed your baby and keep them safe and healthy. If you decide to use infant formula, first infant formula (first milk) should always be … Continue reading Infant Formula Milk Bottle Feeding Advice
Due to COVID-19, grocery delivery is more vital than ever, as it helps promote social distancing — also called physical distancing — by cutting down on trips to the grocery store. Still, even without a pandemic, grocery delivery can be … Continue reading The 5 Best Grocery Delivery Services for 2022
Often considered one of the world’s healthiest foods, quinoa is a powerhouse of nutrition that offers an array of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals in every serving. Interestingly enough, the quinoa pronunciation (keen-wah) isn’t the only source of confusion when it … Continue reading Quinoa Nutrition, Benefits, Uses and Recipes
Many people believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, as it breaks the nighttime fast and kick-starts a person’s metabolism. However, popular American breakfast foods, such as donuts, pastries, and pancakes, are laden with saturated fat … Continue reading 10 Best Foods to Eat in the Morning
Tea is the world’s most frequently consumed beverage after water. Coffee is also incredibly popular (1Trusted Source, 2Trusted Source). In the United States, more than 85% of adults consume caffeine regularly, with an average daily intake of 180 mg, which … Continue reading Green Tea vs. Coffee: Which Is Better for Your Health?
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