Nutrition Archive - Page 48 of 160

What Are FODMAPs? Is a Low FODMAP Diet Key to Treating IBS?

FODMAP is an acronym for a collection of food molecules (mostly sugars) that are short-chained carbohydrates, both fermentable and poorly absorbed in the gut. If you haven’t heard the term “FODMAPs" thrown around at work ...

What Are Legumes Good For? Top 6 Benefits and More

You've probably eaten at least several types of them at some point, but exactly what are legumes? These “seeds” (yes, they're seeds!) are packed with fiber and protein, low in calories, and a great source of ...

Top 15 Calcium-Rich Foods & Benefits

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body, and almost 99 percent of the body’s calcium is stored in the structure of the bones and teeth. The truth is, though, many of us aren’t ...

Yarrow Benefits for Skin, Inflammation and Digestion

Yarrow, a flower in the sunflower family that's closely related to chamomile and chrysanthemum, has been used since ancient times by cultures around the world. Traditionally, it’s been consumed as tea, applied to the skin ...

Biotin Benefits the Entire Body — Does that Include Your Hair?

You likely are plenty familiar with vitamins C, D and A, but B vitamins like biotin often fly under the radar. That's a shame, considering biotin benefits the body in many ways. Biotin acts as a ...

Passion Fruit’s Major Health Benefits, Plus How to Eat It

Most people are familiar with passion fruit juice or purée, but maybe you're wondering, "Can you eat passion fruit?" The answer is yes — and you might want to considering it's a good source of antioxidants, ...

Egg Nutrition Facts & Health Benefits Explain Why It’s a Superior Food

We all know that eggs are delicious, but did you know they can also reduce your risk of a laundry list of diseases, protect your skin and eyes from ultraviolet damage, and improve liver and ...

Study: Eggs Might Help Prevent Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's disease is a growing concern as populations age worldwide, and with a focus on longevity and healthy aging in the natural wellness space taking center stage, research has ramped up to explore the potential ...

Nightshade Vegetables and Fruits: Avoid or Include in Your Diet?

You may have heard that some people avoid "nightshades" like eggplant, peppers and tomatoes. Why on earth would you avoid such nutrient-rich vegetables? Is this a fad diet or are nightshades dangerous? To put it simply, ...

Banana Nutrition: Gut Healer or Blood Sugar Disruptor?

Bananas can be a perplexing food. On the one hand, we know that banana nutrition is high in sugar, and sugar is anything but good for us. On the other hand, we also hear that they ...