Nutrition Archive - Page 142 of 151

Low-Carb, High-Fat Diet vs. Low-Fat Diet: Which Helps You Live Longer?

After being demonized for much of the 90s, dietary fats have made a strong comeback over the past two decades. Most people now realize that including healthy fats in their diet is important for many ...

Dangers of Fad Diets

The vast majority of adults have been "on a diet" at some point in their lives, usually with the hopes of losing extra weight. One look into the plethora of diet advice and dietary plans ...

10+ Reasons to Drink Natural, Organic Wine

If you're someone who enjoys a glass of wine or two, you'll be happy to know that research continues to show that wine drinkers reap certain health benefits. Red wine, in particular, has been associated ...

Amylopectin: 3 Reasons to Avoid Foods with This Type of Starch

We all know that loading up on the cookies, candy and soda can skyrocket blood sugar levels and lead to adverse effects on health. But did you know that the same could be true for ...

Horse Chestnut Benefits Include Phlebitis Relief (+ Precautions)

You may not be able to roast it on an open fire, but you might be interested to know that horse chestnut is an effective dietary supplement that’s been used for hundreds of years to ...

9 Signs of Folate Deficiency & How to Reverse It

Folate, also known vitamin B9, is one of many essential vitamins needed for copying and synthesizing DNA, producing new cells, and supporting nerve and immune functions. As a water-soluble B vitamin, it’s naturally present in ...

Plant-Based Diet and Breast Cancer: Diet May Convert Aggressive Cancer to More Treatable Form

Are a plant-based diet and breast cancer treatment options related? That could be the case, according to a 2017 animal study. But first, let's take a step back: About on in eight women in the ...

Is Sushi Healthy? 7 Reasons Why It’s Not (Plus Better Options)

Once considered a “fancy” food available to only a certain demographic, sushi today is ubiquitous in America — from high-end restaurants to stands at the local mall, you can find sushi everywhere. Most people also ...

Protein Bread Benefits the Gut, Brain, Bones & More

When most people think of protein, they think high-protein foods like chicken, grass-fed beef, eggs, and beans and legumes. But did you know that this essential macromolecule your body needs to build new cells can ...

Do Apricot Seeds (Laetrile or “Vitamin B17”) Fight Cancer?

Nutritionally, apricot seeds are similar to other nuts — they're rich in healthy fats and provide some fiber and iron. There are a number of ways that apricot seeds are used in our foods today. Seeds ...