Nutrition Archive - Page 52 of 152

Papaya Benefits Digestion, Heart Health & More

Christopher Columbus was known to call papaya the “fruit of the angels.” This orange-colored, melon-like fruit is part of the Caricaceae family of plants and grows on the Carica papaya tree. It's native to southern Mexico and ...

Sea Moss: Benefits of a Surprising Healthy Food

You may have heard about the sea moss "superfood" recently. It's being touted as an immune-boosting, skin-healing, digestive aid, but like most declared superfoods, sea moss has actually been consumed for centuries. Although the research on ...

Is Peanut Oil Good or Bad for Health? Separating Fact vs. Fiction

Peanut oil is a popular choice for fried foods thanks to its low cost, versatility and high smoke point. Interestingly enough, it's also been linked to some health benefits, including improved heart health and better ...

Mangosteen Benefits for Fighting Cancer & Boosting Heart Health

Most of us know what a mango is and what mango nutrition provides, but have you ever heard of a mangosteen? You're forgiven if you haven't, as this Southeast Asian fruit was banned in the ...

Poppy Seeds: Healthy, Beneficial Food or Potential Opiate?

The poppy plant (species name Papaver somniferum) has been valued for its ability to produce medicinal oil and seeds for thousands of years by civilizations around the world. The ancient Greeks and Romans even documented their ...

Carmine: A Food Colorant Made From Crushed Bugs?!

You know those bright red lollipops, candies, ice creams and baked goods? Chances are they're made with carmine, a common red food and cosmetic dye. Unlike other natural food dyes, like annatto (which comes from the ...

Pumpkin Seeds Help Combat Diabetes, Heart Disease & Cancer Cells

Pumpkins are an integral part of the holiday season. From pumpkin carving to sweet pumpkin spice and fresh pumpkin pie, it’s hard to imagine fall without this bright orange fruit. Unfortunately, pumpkin seeds, much like ...

Coriander: a Seed Spice that Helps Control Blood Sugar, Cholesterol & Blood Pressure

Coriander is a seed spice that's been cultivated since ancient times and comes from the same plant that gives us cilantro leaves. These seeds might not be as well-known unless you're a lover of curries ...

Monk Fruit: Nature’s Best Sweetener?

With sugar intake at an all-time high, finding healthier, sweet alternatives has been a priority for many people. The problem is sugar substitutes and artificial sweeteners tend to be filled with other harmful chemicals and ...

Coconut Aminos: The Healthy Replacement for Soy Sauce?

Do you find yourself in love with Asian food but not thrilled with soy sauce? Welcome to the world of coconut aminos. Not only are coconut aminos a great substitute for soy sauce, but they're also ...