Pasta has gotten a bad rap for being a food that can promote weight gain. As low carbohydrate diets have grown in popularity, foods like pasta which is high in carbohydrates have been shunned for weight loss. While it may be true eating a lot of foods high in simple sugars can spike blood sugar […]
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8 Diet Friendly Pancake Recipes for a Healthier Breakfast
If you’re trying to lose weight, it’s generally recommended to avoid foods high in sugar and simple carbohydrates. Pancakes are notorious for being very simple carbohydrates and are a limited food for someone on a diet. The problem with foods high in simple carbohydrates is they are broken down rather quickly in the digestive tract. […]
Should You Refrigerate Bananas? What is the Best Place to Store Them?
Bananas are the most consumed fruit in the US; the average US adult consumes about 25 pounds of bananas per year. Why do we love bananas so much? They are a sweet, healthy, easy portable snack, and they are cheap despite the fact they are not grown in the US but grown in the tropical […]
Is Yerba Mate Tea Good for Weight Loss (Research Evidence)?
Yerba mate comes from a plant native to South America. The leaves and stems are dried to make tea and can be used for other supplements. Yerba mate does not have caffeine like other teas, and some research has suggested it may have benefits for weight loss and heart health. Yerba mate has been enjoyed […]
A Beginner’s Guide to the MIND Diet
Just under 50 million adults worldwide have dementia with about 7.7 million new cases each year according to the World Health Organization (1). Much is still unknown about dementia, and research in this field is continuing to uncover the best prevention, diagnosis and treatment methods. While there are many factors that can influence dementia risk, […]
How Much Honey Can You Eat When You have the Flu?
The health benefits of honey have been known since ancient times; even Aristotle refers to the healing benefits of honey. In recent years, research studies have confirmed centuries old beliefs that honey can have some beneficial effects on health. Honey has been shown to help with: acid reflux, seasonal allergies, fighting influenza (flu), suppressing a […]
Should You Stop Eating Guacamole? Is It Healthy or Fattening?
The main ingredient in guacamole, avocados, are a nutrient dense food filled with heart healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B6 and magnesium. So why may you think you need to shy away from guacamole if you want to lose weight? Avocados are fairly high in calories and fat. However, the […]
How to Fight Insomnia And Get A Better Sleep With Food
If you have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or waking up too early you may suffer from insomnia. If this sounds familiar, you and millions of other Americans deal with the effects of not getting enough sleep either on a short term or chronic basis. About one third of American adults can suffer from short […]
Is Biodynamic Food Good for You?
Chances are you have bought or considered buying organic food at a recent trip to the grocery store. The popularity and demand for organic foods continues to grow every year. According to Organic Consumers Association (1), demand for organic foods has grown about 20% every year. Foods that are certified organic do not use synthetic […]
The Real Truth about Activated Charcoal (Backed by Research)
Charcoal can be “activated” when the charcoal is heated to very high temperatures and exposed to certain gases. This process causes small pores to be in the charcoal that can help trap compounds once ingested. Activated charcoal can be used when someone ingests poison or drugs. The activated charcoal can act to absorb the poison […]
Aloe Vera Juice Benefits But Also Serious Side Effects
Aloe Vera has been regarded for centuries as a common cure for many ailments. In the 1800’s, aloe vera was used in the US as a treatment for constipation, and in the 1930’s it was used as a topical treatment for dermatitis. Aloe vera is thought to have about 75 active compounds that may offer […]
Amazing Benefits But Also Side Effects From Eating Guavas
There are many reasons why eating a variety of fruits and vegetables is beneficial for your health. The different colored fruits and vegetables provide a source for unique phytochemicals that can protect cells from damage and may help lower risk for some chronic diseases. Adults should consume 1.5 – 2 cups of fruit per day […]
