Nutrition Archive - Page 115 of 160

What Is Shortening? Uses, Side Effects & Healthy Alternatives

Prior to the creation of processed fats like margarine and hydrogenated vegetable oils, lard (fat rendered from pigs/pork) was the original "shortening" used to make baked goods and fried foods that had a crumbly texture. ...

Pili Nuts: The Keto-Friendly Nuts that Support the Heart & Bones

Fans of "Shark Tank" may be familiar with pili nuts, a type of high-fat, low-carb nut associated with a wealth of powerful health benefits. Although Pili Hunters founder Jason Thomas was unable to secure an ...

Is Red Meat Bad for You? Risks vs. Benefits

There's a lot of conflicting information out there when it comes to red meat. In fact, it seems like every other week several new red meat studies emerge, often landing on opposite sides of the ...

5:2 Diet: Guide to How It Works, Meal Plan, Benefits & More

The 5:2 diet is one of the most flexible eating plans on the planet, requiring dieters to cut calories just two days out of the week. It also doesn't come with a long list of ...

What Is the Zone Diet? Meal Plans, Benefits, Risks & Reviews

Originally designed to control inflammation by switching up your meal plan, the Zone Diet is a popular fad diet that claims to help slow aging, reverse disease and bump up fat-burning. Like similar weight loss regimens, ...

HCG Diet: Effective for Weight Loss or Dangerous Fad Diet?

For those looking to lose weight fast, the HCG diet plan may sound like a pretty appealing option. In fact, many turned to the HCG diet in 2019 in an effort to boost fat-burning, ramp ...

Asafoetida: The Ancient Roman Spice with Health Benefits

Back in the days of the Roman Empire, there was a substance used to naturally cure health problems ranging from respiratory troubles to hysteria. Today, it’s still used in modern herbalism for treating hysteria, some ...

Moon Milk: Does This Trendy Drink Help You Sleep?

Who doesn't want to beat insomnia, experience deep sleep with vivid dreams and then wake up feeling refreshed? If you're one of millions of adults who struggle to get a good night's sleep, you may ...

Aconite: Safe Homeopathic Remedy or Dangerous Poison?

Something that makes homeopathic medicine unusual is that certain plants can be utilized as both medicine and poison. One example is the plant called aconite, historically utilized to treat conditions such as colds and anxiety, ...

25 Paleo Desserts that Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

With the focus on high-quality meats and fresh fruits and vegetables, Paleo diet recipes, which mimic what our ancestors ate thousands of years ago, provide a terrific way of eating for people struggling with gluten ...