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Shrimp Nutrition: Is Shrimp Healthy or Harmful to Your Health?

Shrimp is the most commonly consumed seafood in the United States and the most highly traded seafood in the world, but this high demand has led to many environmental and human rights abuses in the ...

Rhodiola Benefits: Burning Fat for Energy, Beating Depression + More

Rhodiola rosea (R. rosea), also known as “golden root,” is an adaptogenic herb with tremendous fat-burning, energy-enhancing and brain-boosting power. Adaptogens including rhodiola are a group of plants that can help your body adapt to ...

17 Best Plant-Based Protein Foods that Fight Disease & Boost Weight Loss

For a number of reasons, plant-based diets have become increasingly popular in many countries, including the U.S. Whether for ethical or health-conscious reasons, people are hungry for high-quality plant-based protein foods. Quality protein foods are essential ...

Real Risks of GMO Foods & How to Avoid Them

Next time you're at the grocery store, think about this: It's estimated that more than 75 percent of the processed food lining the shelves consists of genetically engineered ingredients, and this is just one of ...

Plant-Based Diet: Disease-Protective + Promotes Major Weight Loss

The plant-based diet continues to grow in popularity, and it can be beneficial for helping both children and adults to increase their nutrient intake while lowering excess or "empty calorie" intake. It's been shown that ...

The Potential Benefits & Drawbacks of Tobiko (Plus Healthy Alternatives)

You see them on top of sushi rolls or added to Japanese cuisine for texture and color. Tobiko, or fish eggs, are commonly used as a garnish and offer a range of nutrients, including protein, ...

CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) Boosts Fat Loss & the Immune System

While many hear “butter and beef” and immediately think of heart attacks and weight gain, the truth is that all types of natural fats are healthy and even beneficial when you eat high-quality versions of them ...

You Probably Have Low Potassium — Start Eating These 15 Foods

Potassium is an important electrolyte and the third most abundant mineral in the body. It is the main compound that interacts with sodium to perform a number of important functions every single day, especially balancing ...

Carbohydrates: Separating Myth from Reality When It Comes to Carbs

Depending on whom you ask, carbohydrates can be described in very different ways. For some, they are an essential part of a well-rounded diet. For others, they're considered detrimental for nearly every aspect of health, ...

Flavan-3-ols: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Unveils Daily Plant Compound Intake Guidelines

While nutrition gets ever more personalized as time goes on, there are still general dietary guidelines for a whole host of both macronutrients and micronutrients to help guide people on their health journeys. One notable ...