Beef or any other animal meats are some of the best dietary sources of protein. Animal foods contain all nine essential amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, and we have to get the essential amino acids from the diet because they body can’t make them. Plants can provide essential amino acids […]
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Is Pineapple Juice Good for You?
Pineapple originates from Central and South America. It is said Christopher Columbus discovered pineapple in the Caribbean and took it back to Europe. Early colonists in America considered pineapple an expensive treat because of their rarity. Pineapple has been used to treat various ailments for centuries. Pineapple may be useful for aiding digestion and inflammation […]
Is Cayenne Pepper Good for Your Health?
Cayenne pepper is a spice made from dried red cayenne chile peppers. It can be ground into a powder, eaten whole or as crushed red pepper flakes. Both the hot flavor and the health benefits associated with cayenne pepper are usually due to the chemical called capsaicin. Like other spices, cayenne pepper has been used […]
What Are The Benefits of Vitamin E (Especially For Men)?
Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant in the body. There are eight forms of natural vitamin E, but the form of alpha tocopherol vitamin E is the form that is recognized to meet human needs. Antioxidants from vitamins A,C, and E can protect cells from damage from free radicals […]
Is Cassava Good for You? (Benefits and Dangers)
About 500 million people word wide depend on cassava plant as a main component for their diet. The cassava root is used as a carbohydrate source that is similar to other root vegetables like the potato. Cassava is used to make tapioca products, which people following a typical Western diet may be more familiar with. […]
How Long Should You Wait to Eat After Waking Up?
Breakfast is often suggested as the most important meal of the day, and there may be good reason for this. Some observational studies suggest eating breakfast is associated with maintaining weight loss, may lower risk for heart disease and can increase your daily intake of vitamins, minerals and fiber. Emphasis is put on what you […]
Are Brown Eggs More Nutritious and Healthier Than White Eggs?
Because eggs are nutrient dense and are a relatively cheap protein source, they are a common food staple for many households around the world. An egg provides 6 grams of protein, about 75 calories, all essential amino acids, zero grams of carbohydrate, vitamin D, B vitamins, selenium and choline. Eggs are a rare natural source […]
Shortening: Good or Bad?
Crisco has become a household name in the United States as one of the most popular choices for vegetable shortening. Crisco was developed early in the 1900’s as a replacement for lard. Animal products were generally more expensive to buy, so Crisco was a cheaper cooking ingredient than lard. Vegetable shortening, which uses partially hydrogenated […]
What is Lucuma and Is It Really a Superfood?
Lucuma is a starchy yellow fruit that is grown at elevation in the South American region. Like quinoa, acai and chia seeds, this ancient Incan staple is packed with nutrients and has been labeled by some as a superfood. In fact, some websites suggest lucuma fruit was referred to as the “Gold of the Incas” […]
The Best Artery Cleansing Foods for Naturally Clean Arteries
Cholesterol is an essential substance the body uses as part of cell membranes, hormones, vitamin D and to make bile acids. We need cholesterol for optimal health, but too much cholesterol being transported in the blood stream can increase risk for plaque formation. Plaques formed in blood vessels can cause blockages leading to a heart […]
Is African Mango Good for Weight Loss (or Another Myth)?
African mango, or also known as wild mango, bush mango, dika nut or the Latin name Irvingia gabonensis (IG) is comes from a tree in Central and Western Africa. African mango has been featured as a new weight loss supplement promoted to help lower belly fat and may even help with insulin sensitivity and blood […]
What is the Nutritional Difference Between Sweet Potatoes and Yams?
Yams and sweet potatoes are used interchangeably in the United States. Yams/sweet potatoes are a tuber similar to potatoes that are more orange color of varying tones and a slightly sweet flavor. If you travel to the Caribbean, Africa or parts of Asia, yams there look very different. Yams are truly grown in these regions […]
