Nutrition Archive - Page 117 of 160

Are Air Fryers Actually Healthy? Here’s What You Need to Know

Have you been seeing more and more air fryer recipes lately? Many people are falling in love with air fryers these days because they can recreate some classic (yet not very healthy) favorites ... think ...

Is Wild Rice the Best Rice of All? Learn How to Cook

You may equate wild rice with lower-quality rice, but the truth is that this less common rice actually provides numerous health benefits. For starters, it's slightly higher in protein than most whole grains and is a ...

Royal Jelly Health Benefits (No. 2 Is Brain Food)

Royal jelly sounds prestigious, stirring up curiosity, and for good reason. The name alone can draw you in, but what else makes it appealing? Well, for starters, it’s been reported to have antioxidant, anti-diabetic, antibacterial and ...

Iceberg Lettuce: Healthy Leafy Green or Nutrient-Poor Filler?

Iceberg lettuce is a common yet controversial ingredient. Although it's considered a staple for many classic salads and sandwiches, it has also drawn criticism from nutrition-conscious consumers as other greens like kale and spinach nutrition ...

Is Soybean Oil Bad for You? Benefits vs. Risks

Flip over the package of a few of your favorite foods and there's a good chance you'll spot soybean oil on the list of ingredients. Not only is it often added to processed foods, but ...

What Is Acesulfame Potassium and Is It Safe?

According to the International Food Information Council, more than 4,000 foods and beverages sold in about 90 countries around the world contain the chemical acesulfame potassium. This sweetener is roughly 200 times sweeter than regular table ...

Allicin: The Beneficial Compound that Makes Garlic So Healthy

Plants may seem defenseless when it comes to warding off pests, rodents and other predators, but they in fact have a secret weapon: pungent smells and tastes in the form of phytochemicals, which sometimes are ...

Are These Cancer-Causing Foods in Your Diet?

Cancer is a systemic disease with various causes, some of which include a poor diet, toxin exposure, nutrient deficiencies and to some extent genetics. One extremely important way to prevent and/or treat cancer is nutritionally, ...

Serrano Pepper: The Heart-Healthy, Immune-Boosting Hot Pepper

Hot peppers have been used for cooking and medical purposes for ages, and the serrano pepper is one of them. Not only does it share the characteristics of the desired spiciness in many popular dishes, similar ...

Kakadu Plum: the Most Vitamin C-Rich Fruit on the Planet?

Australia is home to one of the most potent vitamin C foods known as the Kakadu plum. How much vitamin C does this superfruit contain? According to the Australian Government’s Rural Industries Research and Development Corp., the Kakadu ...