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09/03/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Chickpeas are high in protein and fiber, making them an excellent dietary staple

If you like hummus, you know how good chickpeas can be. These nut-like legumes are great not just for your occasional Middle Eastern food cravings though, but also for your overall health. Chickpeas have a long and colorful history. They are believed to have been bred from a wild ancestor sometime around 7,500 years ago […]

08/30/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Do you feel exhausted or mentally fuzzy after eating a meal? Your diet may be the problem

If instead of feeling energized and satiated, you feel exhausted and brain-fogged after eating a meal, this could be your brain telling you there’s something wrong. The best way to remedy the problem is to find its cause and start from there. Unfortunately, there are a lot of possible reasons behind after-meal brain fog. Here are some […]

08/19/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Use your snacks to rev up your metabolism with healthy options, all under 100 calories

Metabolism is genetic, but it can be improved by eating the right food. Metabolism is the body’s process of converting what you eat and drink into energy. In this process, calories from food and beverages are combined with oxygen to produce the energy that the body needs in order to function. Instead of munching on chips, […]

08/16/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Eating fried food just twice per week increases your chance of early death

Fried foods are full of acrylamide, a known carcinogen. According to research, consuming things like French fries at least twice a week can significantly increase the risk of premature death. For the study, which was conducted by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers monitored 4,400 men and women for eight years. The participants were aged 45 to 79 […]

08/06/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Pure, organic maple syrup is a delicious superfood

Researchers shared the many benefits of pure, organic maple syrup in a symposium at the 253rd annual American Chemical Society (ACS) meeting in San Francisco held in early April 2017. The symposium was the very first worldwide symposium focused on the health benefits of pure, organic maple syrup. The following are some of the beneficial […]

08/01/2018 / By Zoey Sky

People are confused by contradictory messages regarding food and health: Shifting attitudes are changing the food market

While there are those who claim that consumers aren’t making a conscious effort to have healthier lifestyles, a study has determined that this could actually be caused by conflicting data about food and nutrition. If you’re like other consumers, you’ve probably Googled the answers to your questions about health and nutrition. But we don’t always […]

07/22/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

A slice of pizza could be a healthier option for breakfast than most popular cereals

Pizza for breakfast? A nutritionist claimed that a slice of pizza in the morning might be healthier than a bowl of frosted flakes as it contains more protein, more fresh ingredients, and less sugar. Moreover, a lot of commercial-brand cereals don’t have enough nutritional value and don’t provide adequate protein or healthy fats. Chelsey Amer, a […]

07/21/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Extra virgin olive oil found to reverse many of the effects of a high-fat diet

Could olive oil be the ticket to reversing years of damage caused by a “conventional” Western diet? New research has shown that the beloved oil can help fight against some of the most harmful effects of a diet that’s high in bad fats and added sugars. It’s not a secret that the stereotypical “American” diet […]

07/01/2018 / By S.D. Wells

The 5 WORST diet fads that DUPED American consumers

How do you go from bad to worse quickly when trying to lose weight? Just go on YouTube and watch videos of popular diets, without doing any research or consulting a nutritionist. It’s even getting tougher to trust medical doctors and dietitians these days, as many of them are pushing chemical-based pharmaceuticals and even saying […]

06/02/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Those who read nutrition labels eat healthier, new research finds

People who check the nutrition labels are more likely to eat healthier, according to a study led by researchers at the Miguel Hernandez University in Spain. In the study, the researchers investigated how looking at nutrition labels affected the dietary intakes of over 1,000 university students. The participants were asked to answer whether they usually read […]

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