Pork is the number one meat consumed in the world, but is it healthy for you? There isn’t a simple answer for determining if pork would be considered healthy or not. It can depend on the cut of pork, how much you are eating, how the pork is cooked or processed, and how the pig […]
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How to Lower Cortisol Levels Naturally Through Diet
Cortisol is a hormone that cycles throughout out the day and is released under stress. Cortisol is naturally highest upon waking in the morning and slowly goes down throughout the day into the night. Cortisol helps keep us alert and also plays a role in breaking down fat and glycogen for energy. It can also […]
Is Miso Soup Good for Diet?
Most Americans are only familiar with miso as part of miso soup served at Japanese restaurants. However, the Japanese use many types of miso for marinating seafood, used in pickled dishes, adding flavor to soups and sautéed dishes. Miso is made from fermenting soybeans and grains. Miso is just one food that is considered a […]
What Are the Symptoms of Not Eating Enough?
Whether it’s for weight loss, being too busy, loss of appetite or other health condition, not eating enough can be harmful for your health. Often the focus is on cutting excess from the diet, cutting out extra calories, sugar, salt, etc. Excess calories, sugar or sodium may increase risk for weight gain, cardiovascular disease, type […]
Is Himalayan Salt Better Than Sea Salt?
Most grocery stores offer many varieties of salt to buy: traditional salt, variations of sea salt and pink Himalayan salt. The difference between these salts is mainly where they are from and how they are processed. For example, traditional table salt is mined from underground, while sea salt is evaporated from ocean or other salt […]
5 Foods that are Natural Aphrodisiacs
There are many anecdotal claims and rumors that certain foods can act as natural aphrodisiacs, but there is little scientific evidence to back up most of these claims. In fact, according to WebMD, the FDA considers non-medical aphrodisiacs as ineffective. Many foods that are associated with being an aphrodisiac usually have some ancient customs or […]
Best Egg Substitutes to Use for Baking
Eggs have long been shed in a negative light as being high in cholesterol and fat that may increase risk for heart disease. However, two large studies conducted recently have concluded moderate egg consumption is not associated with an increased risk for heart disease (1). Eggs can be part of a healthy diet, as they […]
6 Amazing Health Benefits of Eggplants (Evidence-Based)
The most common eggplant, or aubergine, in the US is the brightly purple colored oblong eggplant. However, there are actually hundreds of variations of eggplants ranging in size, color and shape (1). Eggplants are more common in other parts of the world like India where they have been harvested for centuries and incorporated into many […]
Is Coca Cola With Stevia Healthy?
In March 2017, stevia sweetened Coca Cola made a global debute in Greece. This was part of an effort from Coca Cola to offer more low calorie beverage options for consumers. Stevia is considered a lower calorie option for a sweetener, and it is derived from a plant native to South America. With the global […]
Added Sugar Is the Biggest Dietary Danger Facing Consumers Today
Be careful – if you don’t watch out for added sugar, it will get you in the end. Why? For one, because the health complications caused by added sugar are – to put it mildly – massive. Second off, unless you’re paying attention it’s difficult or nearly impossible to tell exactly how much added sugar […]
Are There Any Benefits From Eating Plums For Weight Loss?
Fruits and vegetables have many health benefits: they are low in energy, high in fiber, high in antioxidants, high in vitamins, minerals and are considered nature’s super stars. Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is often associated with many health benefits. For example, a 2002 study (1) that analyzed data from over 9,600 […]
What Is the Most Common Vitamin Deficiency? (And What to Do About It)
Nutritional deficiencies can cause various side effects, and in severe cases can be deadly. Full blown vitamin deficiencies are rare in developed nations but can still be major concerns in developing nations. What is more common in developed nations can be marginal deficiencies. Major nutritional deficiencies will cause serious side effects, but marginal deficiencies may […]
