Nutrition Archive - Page 68 of 160

Einkorn Flour: The Superior Ancient Grain Compared to Whole Wheat

Why is healthy wheat — such as einkorn flour — so hard to find? You may have heard of the words "frankenwheat" or "frankenfoods," which have been imposed on the public by agricultural geneticists due to ...

Juice Cleanse: Benefits vs. Risks of a Juicing Diet

From boutique juice shops popping up on every corner to social media stars broadcasting their juice cleanses before and after photos across the internet, there's no doubt that juicing is one of the newest crazes ...

Tocopherol: Skin Care Superhero or Unhealthy Additive?

You're probably well aware of the benefits of vitamin E for skin. Chances are that it's an ingredient in some of your body care products, but did you know that tocopherol, a class of compounds ...

6 Vegetarian Diet Benefits and Guidelines to Follow

According to research published by Gallup in 2023, people who follow a vegetarian diet is 4 percent among Americans. In the U.S., those who follow the more strict vegan diet — meaning they avoid all ...

Breadfruit Benefits: Antioxidant-Rich and Immune-Boosting Powerhouse

What looks like a fruit, tastes a little like bread and has so many nutrients it’s almost hard to keep track of all of them? The answer: breadfruit. This powerful fruit has been a staple for ...

Slippery Elm: the Digestive Aid that May Aid Weight Loss & Skin Conditions

Do you struggle with constipation, diarrhea or other digestive issues? If so, it's worth trying slippery elm, an herbal remedy used in North America since the 19th century that has been shown to treat a ...

5 Worst Artificial Sweeteners, Plus Healthy Alternatives

Artificial sweeteners, or non-nutritive sweeteners as they are sometimes referred to, have been controversial since they were first introduced to the market in the 1950s, and scientific research shows they are associated with many dangerous ...

GABA: the Neurotransmitter that May Relieve Stress and Insomnia

Most people have never even heard of GABA, let alone know what it does in the body. However, for those suffering from anxiety or insomnia, this important neurotransmitter can be the key to reducing symptoms. In ...

Grapefruit Benefits for Weight Maintenance, Skin Health & More

Whether you love it or hate it, chances are you're plenty familiar with grapefruit, but what do you know about grapefruit benefits, nutrition and history? This citrus fruit can be white, yellow, pink or red in ...

Hemp Seeds Benefits for Arthritis, Weight Loss and Gut Health

For a long time, hemp seeds were ignored for their nutritional benefits because of hemp's botanical relationship to medicinal varieties of cannabis. People are often confused about hemp seed nutrition and whether or not the ...