Nutrition Archive - Page 84 of 160

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 ...

Intuitive Eating: The Anti-Dieting Approach to Losing Weight

Most people are starting to accept the idea that “diets” — the kind you go on and then off of — don’t work in the long run. In fact, reports now show that about 80 ...

What Is Adenosine? Benefits for Heart Health, Sleep & Exercise

Adenosine is a type of neurotransmitter that is involved in energy metabolism and expenditure. You produce more throughout the day as your body does physical work and your brain carries out numerous cognitive functions. More ...

How to Avoid Digestive Enzymes Side Effects

If you're someone who struggles with digestive issues, such as acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease or nutrient malabsorption (a common problem among elderly adults), then digestive enzymes may be one of many dietary ...

The Negative Impacts of Refined Carbs on the Body

Refined carbohydrates have become an unfortunate staple in the American diet. They are present in baked goods, pasta dishes, breakfast cereals and soft drinks — enough so kids and adults typically consume too many refined ...

The Blood Type Diet: Are There Any Real Benefits?

The most popular book detailing the blood type diet, "Eat Right for Your Type," is a New York Times best-seller that has sold more than 7 million copies worldwide since its publication in 1996. Dr. Peter ...

Top 15 Chinese Herbs & Superfoods to Boost Health

Herbal medicine is an integral part of Chinese culture and the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine that has been used for thousands of years, and there are specific Chinese herbs used the most often. The ...

Is Corn Oil Healthy? Potential Benefits vs. Risks (Plus Healthy Substitutes)

These days, what qualifies as a healthy cooking oil is pretty confusing. For instance, "vegetable oils" — such as corn oil, canola oil and sunflower oil— seem like they would be health-promoting considering they're derived ...