Pears are one of the most consumed fruits worldwide. A diet high in fruits and vegetable intake is associated with many health benefits. Getting more pears in your diet can offer specific benefits, as pears are rich in many different nutrients. A medium sized pear is only 100 calories, so it is considered a nutrient […]
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Best Foods and Drinks for a Hangover
Too much alcohol at night can mean a nasty hangover the next morning. Alcohol is soluble in water, and it can travel anywhere in the body where water is meaning its effects can be felt everywhere. Most common symptoms with a hangover can include headache, sensitivity to light and digestive tract discomfort. There is no […]
Health Benefits of Pomegranate Juice
Pomegranates are known for being high in antioxidants and phytochemicals that have many health benefits. Pomegranates have been used for centuries for medicinal properties, and today are popular as well for health. Pomegranate juice can provide beneficial health for heart, help fight cancer cells and protect body cells from other damage. Researchers are still finding […]
Best Nutrient Dense Food You Can Eat
Nutrient dense food? What does that even mean? Well, all foods contain calories and nutrients. The difference is nutrients like vitamins, minerals, fiber and thousands of other health promoting compounds have no calories. Therefore calorie dense foods are high in calories and nutrient dense foods are high in non-caloric nutrients. So picking foods that provide […]
6 Great Health Benefits of Onions
Onions are more than just a pungent vegetable that can make you cry. They are rich in phytochemicals, similar to garlic, that have many known health benefits. Onions and garlic are part of the Allium family of vegetables which contain sulfur compounds that give them the unique smell and taste. Onions have many health benefits […]
What is the Percentage of Sugar in Common Foods?
Extra sugar in the diet is a source of extra empty calories and increases risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes and possibly other chronic diseases. Approximately 13% of calories come from added sugar for most American adults according to research from the CDC. The World Health Organization recommends limiting added sugar intake to less than […]
How to make a healthy salad that tastes good
Make your own multivitamin pill in the form of a healthy salad. The added benefits are that it will not only taste good but it will be mouth watering as well. So how to get started? The thing is we haven’t really met yet. So how can I tell what tastes good to you? I […]
Top 5 health benefits from eating avocado
Avocado is the new popular fella in the nutrition community and that’s for a reason. Not only will your health benefit from eating avocado but the rich, creamy, silky fruit is also super delicious. The possibilities are endless and don’t end with guacamole. You can hide it in a delicious chocolate mousse or blend it […]
What is calorie cycling and should you do it?
Calorie cycling is also known as intermittent fasting, alternate day fasting or every other day fasting, but whatever you call it the premise is the same. Calorie cycling has gained popularity as a weight loss diet and even promoted for overall health. Instead of eating the same number of calories per day, you break up […]
Should You Mix Fat and Carbohydrates in the Same Meal?
Meals should be a mix of macronutrients fat, protein and carbohydrates instead of only eating one macronutrient at a time. There are many benefits to eating mixed meals: better blood sugar regulation, increased satiety, better absorption of some nutrients and not to mention mixed meals are more satisfying. Eating carbohydrates with fat is as easy […]
How much potassium should you have daily?
Potassium plays a very important role in health and plays a role in nerve conduction, muscle contraction, electrolyte regulation and blood pressure regulation. Unfortunately, most Americans consume less than the daily recommendation for potassium. It is possible to reach the recommended daily potassium intake from the diet, but a diet high in processed, packaged foods […]
Are There Any Benefits From Eating Bananas at Night?
Bananas are a source of fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, magnesium and vitamin C. Bananas are a quick source of energy, and eating a banana, whatever time of day, can help someone meet their daily fruit recommendations. According to the USDA, women and men need 1.5-2 cups of fruit per day depending on age. A small […]
