Nutrition Archive - Page 24 of 152

Fiber-Packed Pectin Benefits High Cholesterol and Diabetes

If you've ever noticed it on an ingredient label, you may have asked yourself — what is pectin and how does it work? It is a carbohydrate that's found in citrus fruits, like pear and ...

Soy Milk Benefits for Breast Cancer, Cholesterol and Menopause

Soy is often considered one of the most polarizing products. In fact, depending on whom you ask, it's often classified as either a potent superfood or a dangerous hormone disruptor. Let's separate fact from fiction, ...

Probiotics: Top Benefits, Foods and Supplements

Whether you’re looking to help your immune function, decrease disease risk or simply improve your overall health, probiotics can make a worthy addition to your daily routine. Not only that, but some people even believe that ...

What Is an Emulsifier? Uses and Risks of Their Use in Foods

If you eat packaged foods somewhat regularly, then you already likely consume emulsifiers even if you aren't aware of it. Are emulsifiers bad for you or potentially beneficial? It really depends on the kind. You will ...

High-Fiber Diet Beginner’s Guide, Benefits and How to Follow

We’ve all heard we should get plenty of fiber from our diets every day, but what's the best way to get enough? Plus, what exactly do high-fiber foods do, and what’s the healthiest high-fiber diet? While ...

Prebiotics: Benefits for the Gut, Plus How They Work with Probiotics

By now, most people are well-aware that foods rich in dietary fiber and probiotic foods offer a long list of benefits and are essential to overall health. Nonetheless, prebiotics are still largely underappreciated and often ...

Natto: the Fermented Soy Superfood

A very popular yet traditional dish in Japan, natto is made from fermented soybeans and resembles a gooey, stringy and sticky small bean. It's also packed with nutrients. For those who know about it, people typically ...

Top 20 Soluble Fiber Foods + Their Benefits

Fiber is a type of material found in carbohydrates that the human body cannot digest. We get two types of fiber from our diets: soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. Most carbohydrate foods that are high in ...

How to Choose the Best Fiber Supplement for Constipation, Weight Loss & More

Do you eat enough high-fiber foods? If not, you may want to consider a daily fiber supplement. Many people turn to fiber supplements for constipation. There are also hopes that if you take fiber supplements, weight ...

Malt: a Natural Sweetener and Cereal Grain with Many Nutrients

When you think of malt, malted milk balls, milkshakes or other sweet treats may be the first things that come to mind. However, malt is actually incredibly versatile and can be found in a variety ...