Nutrition Archive - Page 39 of 160

Alkaline Diet: the Key to Longevity and Fighting Chronic Disease?

A popular diet that touts longevity benefits and staving off disease is the mostly plant-based alkaline diet. A 2012 review published in the Journal of Environmental Health found that achieving pH balance by eating an ...

Greatest Plant Protein: Edamame?

Young soybeans harvested before they ripen, edamame is a popular plant-based food in Asian cuisine and across the globe with potential health benefits. It's available in many different forms, including shelled, in the pod, fresh ...

What Is Gelatin Good For? Top Benefits for Skin, Gut & Joint Health (Plus More!)

If you’ve ever had Jell-O before, you’ve come into contact with gelatin whether you realize it or not. What might surprise you is that it’s a lot more than just a creative way to make ...

13 Major Cinnamon Benefits Explain Why It’s the World’s No. 1 Spice

Cinnamon is a powerful spice that has been used medicinally around the world for thousands of years. It is still used daily in many cultures because of the widespread cinnamon benefits, not to mention its distinctly ...

How to Count Macros to Lose Fat or Gain Muscle

While it may seem intimidating at first, counting macros is a common practice among dieters, bodybuilders and health-conscious consumers alike. Not only can it increase weight loss and enhance muscle growth, but it may also ...

Yerba Mate Drink: Cancer Fighter, Cholesterol Diminsher, Fat Reducer

For years, we've all heard about the wonderful health benefits of green tea, whether it's matcha tea or other forms. Could yerba mate be even healthier than green tea? While the two teas share many common ...

Kola Nut: The Little-Known Ingredient that Supports Energy Levels

Although few people have ever heard of the kola nut, it's a common ingredient found in everything from soft drinks to herbal supplements. Not only does this nutritious nut boast a unique flavor and aroma, ...

Proteolytic Enzymes Help Reduce Inflammation, Boost Immunity & More

All of the vitamins and minerals we eat, plus all of the hormones our bodies produce, need enzymes in order to work properly. Additionally, enzymes, such as proteolytic enzymes, regulate metabolic functions and assist in ...

Vegan Diet Beginner’s Guide and Food List

Vegans choose to follow a vegan diet that avoids eating all animal products for a combination of reasons, which typically include aiming for better health, increased weight loss, protection against chronic disease, or environmental and ...

27 Mouthwatering Butternut Squash Recipes

Butternut squash is like the orange-headed stepchild of autumn and winter foods. While pumpkin recipes get all the attention, butternut squash recipes are often passed over. That’s a shame because this variety of winter squash is loaded ...