Nutrition Archive - Page 3 of 139

Best Vitamins for Women (and Top Minerals, Too)

While it's possible to get all of the vitamins and minerals you need from careful food selection and a nutrient-dense diet, research shows many women still experience at least one type of nutrient deficiency, if ...

Top 25 Vitamin K Foods, Plus the Many Health Benefits

Ready for yet another reason to eat your veggies? Foods like leafy greens and veggies, including broccoli and cabbage, are loaded with vitamin K, an important nutrient that’s been associated with improved insulin levels, a ...

How Many Grams of Protein Per Day Do You Need?

When it comes to following a healthy, balanced diet, a common question is: "How much protein do I need?" So how many grams of protein per day do you need? Protein foods are essential for building ...

50 Keto Recipes — High in Healthy Fats + Low in Carbs

Trying new diets can be tough: all those things to avoid, to eat more of, new ingredients to buy. It's enough to drive anyone bonkers, but there's one way of eating that's gained notoriety — ...

Algal Oil: A Vegetarian Source of Omega-3s and DHA

Algal oil is the oil that is derived directly from algae. It contains DHA, which accounts for 97 percent of the omega-3 fats in the brain. Unfortunately, not enough Americans get enough sources of this essential ...

Happy Food: Top 14 Foods That Make You Happy

When it comes to your lifestyle and habits, there's plenty you can do to maintain a positive mindset and outlook, including sleeping enough, exercising and also eating "happy food." Eating happily involves consuming plenty of foods ...

Vitamin E Benefits the Skin, Hair, Eyes and Heart

What if I told you there was a vitamin that plays a role in increasing antioxidant status, preventing free radical damage,and naturally slowing aging? I’m talking about vitamin E, and believe it or not, vitamin ...

Vitamin C Deficiency Symptoms & How to Overcome Them

Vitamin C is a nutrient that is crucial to health. In fact, a vitamin C deficiency can wreak havoc on just about everything from immune function to wound healing, maintaining strong blood vessels and energy ...

MCT Oil Benefits (Weight Loss & More), Plus How to Use in Recipes

“MCT,” a healthy type of saturated fatty acid, has been linked to several important health benefits. What is MCT oil good for exactly? As explained more below, MCT oil benefits include improving cognitive function and ...

Is Dried Fruit Healthy? Pros, Cons & More

If you have a sweet tooth or rely on easy, portable snacks when you're out and about, dried fruit (like raisins, apricots and prunes, for example) is probably pretty appealing to you. Is dried fruit healthy? ...