Nutrition Archive - Page 48 of 160

12 Adaptogens to Balance, Restore and Protect the Body

Natural medicine has long appreciated the benefits of herbs and food to help with health. One such example of this is adaptogenic herbs, or “adaptogens,” which can positively impact one's response to stress. Your body is built ...

Quercetin: Superfood Antioxidant that Benefits the Body in Many Ways

Have you ever wondered what makes a “superfood” super or what top superfoods like red wine, green tea, kale and blueberries all have in common? The answer is quercetin, a natural compound tied to what ...

Rutabaga Nutrition Benefits Immunity, Digestion & More

Rutabagas are root vegetables that are high in fiber, vitamin C and potassium — and are even associated with a lower risk of certain types of cancer. Despite being low in calories and fat-free, the ...

Glycine: The Muscle-Building, Brain-Boosting Amino Acid

While you may not be familiar with the term specifically, you probably already rely on glycine every day to strengthen your body and, frankly, allow it to work properly. What is glycine used for? This amino ...

Wheatgrass Benefits for Immunity & Nutrient Absorption

Most of us know by now that we need to be eating fresh fruits and veggies every day in abundance for optimal health and detoxification. However, for many people this isn’t as easy as it ...

Lion’s Mane Mushroom: The Potential Brain-Boosting, Cancer-Fighting Powerhouse

What would you think about eating a mushroom that looks a little like the scruff of a lion? Not totally convinced about lion's mane mushroom? What if I told you that it’s associated with major brain ...

Top 25+ Vitamin K Foods & Their 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 ...

Senna Tea: Healthy Natural Laxative or Too Much of a Good Thing?

Senna is an herb that comes from a variety of flowering species of Cassia plants, often used to make senna tea. Senna leaf, fruit and pods have been used in tea form as a purgative or ...

Shallots: The Onion with Cancer-Fighting & Heart-Improving Properties

Historically, the shallot has been used for both for its nutritional and aromatic properties in Indian, Asian, French and Mediterranean cooking. So are shallots good for you? You bet. They not only add a sweet and ...

Sugar-Free Diet: How (and Why) to Move Toward a No-Sugar Diet

How much sugar per day do Americans consume? According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, average sugar consumption in America is around 17 grams per day of added sugar, or 270 calories, while total sugar ...