Nutrition Archive - Page 148 of 150

Pinto Beans Nutrition Benefits the Heart and May Help Fight Cancer

It's easy to make jokes about different types of beans and the effects they have on flatulence, but the focus should be on just how nutritious things like pinto beans can be for our health. For ...

Frozen vs. Fresh Vegetables: Which Is Healthier?

At the end of every summer season, do you find yourself mourning the loss of your favorite fresh fruits and veggies? It might be time to hit the freezer aisle, because when it comes to ...

16 Vegan Recipes in a Jar

Unless you've been living under a rock for the last year, you've probably come across Mason jar recipes. Mason jars have become all the rage. Whether it's as a crafty-looking container to hold your breakfast or ...

Are Phytoestrogens Good or Bad for You? Separating Fact from Fiction

Phytoestrogens, or plant-based estrogens, are an almost mysterious part of nutrition. Just like it's hard to tell if soy is bad for you or not, sometimes phytoestrogens are bad for you, and other times they can ...

18 Acorn Squash Recipes

Autumn could be known as squash season. Between butternut squash and pumpkin everything (like this outstanding Pumpkin Spice Latte), ‘tis the season for gourds. One that doesn’t get as much attention is acorn squash. While you ...

5 Drinks that Leave Pumpkin Spice Lattes in the Dust

As the cool breezes and gusty winds of autumn set in, there's no doubt grabbing a pumpkin spice latte at a local coffee chain sounds like a great idea. But maybe you've been warned about ...

22 Crockpot Soups and Stew Recipes — Full of Color, Flavor and Nutrition

Soups and stews are one of my favorite parts of colder weather. There's something about a pot of simmering goodness that makes the cold weather feel extra cozy and comforting. But the problem with most soup ...

Vitamin B12 Injections: Benefits, Risks and Better Alternatives?

Vitamin B12 deficiency is believed to be one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in the world, especially among people taking stomach acid-altering medications and antibiotics frequently, along with the elderly and sometimes vegetarians/vegans. (1) For ...

Sick of Kale? Then Try These 25 Kale Recipes!

Because of kale's emergence in the past several years as a superfood and must-have ingredient in cafes throughout the country, the leafy green has become something of a punchline. But trendy or not, the health benefits ...

The SlimFast Diet: Why It’s Bad for You and What’s Better

Imagine a diet where you can magically slurp on drinks that leave you feeling full, so that you can enjoy a healthy, well-balanced meal later in the day. You'll sneak in a few snacks, lose ...