Thinking about going vegan? While cutting out animal products altogether can be pretty tough, there are some established health benefits, says Maggie Michalczyk, RD, based in Chicago. “Being vegan eliminates a big source of saturated fat from the diet and (hopefully) adds more fibrous … Continue reading 7 Vegan Foods That Are Shockingly Unhealthy
Protein. These days it feels like the word that begins and ends all things. (What are you eating? Protein. What’s your secret for losing weight? Protein. How was your weekend? Protein.) “Protein is an essential nutrient that builds and repairs … Continue reading How Much Protein Do Women Need A Day? Calculate Daily Protein Intake
INGREDIENTS: 4 pounds beef bones with marrow 4 carrots, chopped 4 celery stalks, chopped 2 medium onions, peel on, sliced in half lengthwise and quartered 4 garlic cloves, peel on and smashed 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns … Continue reading Savory Beef Bone Broth Recipe for Your Slow Cooker
FATBAR is a new snack bar on the market aimed at keto dieters. It’s made by Dang Foods, which also makes coconut and sticky rice chips. FATBARS are available for pre-order on their Indiegogo site and will be available in … Continue reading Dang Foods Introduces Keto Diet-Friendly Snack Called the ‘Fatbar’
Let’s face it: dieting is hard. But if you believe proponents of the If it Fits Your Macros (or IIFYM) eating plan (also known as “flexible dieting“), you can eat anything you want and still lose weight — without counting calories. … Continue reading What Is the Macro Diet – How to Count Macros for Weight Loss
Eating 60 grams of nuts everyday was associated with an increase in sperm count, according to a new study. The clinical study followed 119 men over the course of 14 weeks to determine if eating nuts impacted their sperm health. … Continue reading Eating Nuts Could Make Sperm Healthier
Food labels. Who’s got time for decoding them? With only so many hours in a day, most of us would rather not waste precious minutes trying to decipher meat, dairy and egg carton claims. Well, I’m thrilled to share an … Continue reading Food Labels: 10 You Can’t Trust (Plus, 7 Trust Credible Ones)
It’s that time of year when weight loss myths gain traction, diet restrictions can go too far, and people start eating way too much kale. Seriously. Weight loss is complicated. It requires sound strategies, dedication, and patience. Some women can lose weight without exercise while others get … Continue reading 7 Healthy Snacks You Can Get Cheap Online
A Chinese study revealed that people who ate fresh fruit had lower blood pressure than those who didn’t Doctors believe that potassium from fruit sources could help lower blood pressure Potassium helps your body flush salt out of its system … Continue reading High Blood Pressure? These Potassium-Rich Foods Can Help Lower It
Crushed plants are edging out protein as the powders of the moment. I mean, have you opened Instagram lately? Influencers swear these “superfood powders” do everything from rev your metabolism to boost your sex drive to make your hair shine … Continue reading What Are Superfood Powders?
You’ve seen the Instagram quotes: You had me at sushi. Soy happy together. Keep calm and eat sushi. Corny, sure, but it’s all good because sushi = fish = totally healthy. That’s true—for the most part. But certain rolls (ahem: … Continue reading Is Sushi Healthy? – How Healthy Is Sushi
A new study says there is a right time to drink coffee so it’s most effective. U.S. Army researchers created a computer algorithm that studies sleep … Continue reading U.S. Army Figures Out What Time Drinking Coffee Is Most Effective
TOTAL TIME 2 minutes SERVES 1 MEAL TYPE Beverages DIET TYPE Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian INGREDIENTS: 1 glass of warm or hot water (12–16 ounces) 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons lemon juice ½–1 teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon … Continue reading Secret Detox Drink Recipe: Cleanse and Rejuvinate
Plant-based diets are largely very healthy—but can lack key nutrients that are abundant in meat and animal products. Certain supplements are good for vegans to consider taking, especially if they’re experiencing deficiency symptoms. Always talk to a doctor or a … Continue reading Vitamins and Supplements Vegans Should Take
Phytic acid is a substance found in seeds, nuts, grains, and legumes It’s known in some circles as an “antinutrient” because it binds to minerals like … Continue reading What Is Phytic Acid? Some People Are Freaking Out About the “Antinutrient”
