Millet is a grain that dates back to the ancient Eastern Asian region. Even though it has been around for centuries, millet has received little attention as a food staple compared to other grains like rice and wheat. Millet is starting to gain more popularity because it is a source of many nutrients, low in […]
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These 10 Foods Are Good For Your Eyes And Vision
Millions of Americans suffer from eye or vision problems such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and many around the world suffer from vitamin A deficiency blindness. Eating more carrots may not reverse your eyes from being far sighted, but getting the right nutrients for eye health may help with lowering risk for some eye problems […]
Is a Vegan and Vegetarian the same thing? Which one are you?
Both a vegan and vegetarian diet limit animal based foods and focus on eating plant foods. Eating more plant foods and less animal foods has been associated with health benefits such as lowered risk for some cancers and cardiovascular disease. Cutting out animal foods will lower saturated fats and dietary cholesterol which could be a […]
8 Foods to Naturally Cleanse Your Liver
Detox diets or cleanses are popular words used for improving health and weight loss. Toxins can come into the body through air pollutants, drugs, and environmental pollutants. All nutrients ingested, whether harmful or helpful, have to pass through the liver first. Any potential harmful substance will be filtered by the liver and kidney. People with […]
Which Part of the Chicken is the Healthiest to Eat and the Best Way to Cook It?
Most Americans eat more chicken than beef according to research tracking the amount of poultry, beef and pork Americans eat. Researchers found in 2012 the amount of chicken consumed surpassed beef for the first time since in over 100 years. There are many reasons why people are eating more chicken. Cost is a big factor […]
Where Does Taurine Come From and is it Safe to Consume?
Taurine is considered a non-essential amino acid. The body uses essential and nonessential amino acids to build proteins in the body. A non-essential amino acid means the body can make these amino acids, but essential amino acids have to come from the diet. Does taurine comes from bull semen? Many people believe that taurine in […]
Should You Eliminate Fats from Your Diet?
Getting fats from your diet provides energy, essential fatty acids, a solvent to absorb fat soluble nutrients, helps make you feel full after eating and are necessary for building cell membranes. Eliminating all fats from the diet is not recommended because you need essential fatty acids omega 3 and 6. In fact, eating a diet […]
What is the Best Time to Eat Fruit? Before or After a Meal?
A diet high in fruits and vegetables is considered an important part of a healthy diet. It is associated with a lower risk for obesity and cardiovascular diseases. Fruits are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. Some may be concerned with the level of sugar in fruit, but many studies and health […]
What is Purslane and is it Safe to Eat?
Purslane, Portulaca oleraceais, is a succulent like annual plant that originated in Persian and Indian cultures. While in the US purslane is considered a weed, many other cultures use purslane as a healthy part of their cuisine. Purslane is considered a weed because it can grow almost anywhere from a cracked sidewalk to infiltrating local […]
Do Amino Acids Really Help You Build Muscle Faster?
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. There are 9 essential amino acids, meaning the body doesn’t make these amino acids and they have to come from food. The other 11 amino acids can be made in the body. Most people don’t have to worry about getting enough protein. In fact, most people get […]
Why You Should Eat Nuts Everyday
Eating a small handful of nuts most days of the week can offer you many health benefits and could even help you live longer according to some epidemiological studies. Eating nuts may help lower risk for certain diseases like some cancers and heart disease. How could nuts help improve health? Researchers are still understanding the […]
Should You Eliminate Carbs from Your Diet?
Carbohydrates, fat and protein all provide energy from food. Fat has been demonized as a taboo nutrient in the past, and more recently carbohydrates have been targeted as the nutrient to avoid. Carbohydrates turn into glucose molecules which get released in the blood. This signals insulin to be released. If blood glucose and insulin levels […]
