Nutrition Archive - Page 135 of 148

5 Benefits of the Ayurvedic Diet + How to Follow an Ayurvedic Diet Plan

Ayurveda, considered a natural system of healing wisdom, originated in India more than 5,000 years ago. (1) This Sanskrit word Ayurveda translates as “the knowledge of life" (ayur means life, while veda means science or knowledge). ...

19 Health-Packed Rhubarb Recipes

Have you tried rhubarb before? The bright red vegetable is a favorite ingredient for experienced cooks, but it’s time that novice chefs embrace it, too. While it’s technically a veggie, rhubarb is often used like ...

Superhuman Shake for Strength and Muscle

Did you know that more than 45 million Americans belong to a gym or health club? That must mean there are a whole lot of people who want to feel and look better. Most of ...

Corn Flour: The Pluses & Minuses of This Gluten-Free Flour

In our gluten-free diet world, it’s easy to get tripped up by the number of options. What’s actually good for me? Which alternatives are better left on the grocery store shelf? Corn flour is a gluten-free ...

7 Budwig Diet Benefits for Cancer Prevention + More

One of the most common questions I have been asked over the years is “what is the best diet for cancer?” And while I don’t claim to be a cancer curer, I do believe there ...

Top 9 Nuts and Their Health Benefits

More and more health benefits have emerged recently linking nut consumption to a decreased risk of chronic disease. A recent study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, for example, showed that a ...

45 Best Casserole Recipes (Including the Healthiest Chicken Casseroles!)

There's something about the winter months that makes casseroles a go-to meal for most families. A lot of the best casserole recipes out there, however, are actually not so great for you. They're often loaded ...

What Is Amylose? Top 9 Benefits + Side Effects of This Resistant Starch

Starchy foods often have a bad reputation, but are you aware that there are different kinds of starch in food? One in particular, amylose, can actually help your body to maintain a healthy gut and ...

Sugar Withdrawal Symptoms + How to Reduce Sugar Cravings

Is sugar bad for you? While natural sugars are necessary, it's no secret that excess sugar is detrimental to health. In fact, a high-sugar diet has been associated with a slew of health conditions, from ...

Nux Vomica: Learn the Dangers of the ‘Vomiting Nut’

What is nux vomica? Well, there is a Nux Vomica band, but I'm talking about nux vomica as in the homeopathic medicine that — despite known dangers — is used for a range of common ...