Macaroni and cheese is a comfort food favorite for good reason, no matter if you're going for the original or a variation like cauliflower mac and cheese. It’s hot, it’s cheesy and it’s delicious. But if you’ve ever looked at the ingredients on that famous blue box, you’ll know it’s full of a lot more…
If you've been diagnosed with lactose intolerance or you suspect you're dealing with this condition due to symptoms like bloating and gas after consuming dairy products, you may consider taking lactase pills. How does lactase work, and are lactase pills safe? Below we'll cover the function of lactase enzymes and potential benefits of taking it…
Heartburn, a form of uncomfortable indigestion, affects millions of people every day, yet is largely preventable and treatable. Roughly 20 percent of adult Americans put up with painful heartburn or acid reflux symptoms on a recurring basis — and more than 60 million yearly. In April 2o20, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) called for retailers in the U.S. to…
Your gut health is an essential part of your immune health, and if there’s anyone who knows this firsthand, it’s Jordan Rubin. Before becoming a Founding CEO of Garden of Life and co-founder of Ancient Nutrition, New York Times best-selling author, international motivational speaker and television personality, Jordan went through his own lengthy healing journey.…
More than 100 million cases of tapeworm infections occur globally every year. (1) Tapeworm infections affect the intestines of humans and occur when people eat raw or undercooked, contaminated animal foods. They can even affect other organs in rare instances, including the brain. Surprisingly, tapeworms don’t always cause any noticeable symptoms at all. However when…
That spicy, tingly feeling you get from eating hot peppers like the poblano pepper is more than just delicious — it can help fight cancer, aid your weight loss journey and boost your immune system. The poblano pepper is a delightfully earthy pepper, between the banana pepper and jalapeno in terms of heat. It’s the…
Painful conditions like gout and kidney stones affect millions of people around the world. Fortunately, both can be well-controlled simply by making a few modifications to your daily routine and following a low-purine diet. Not only can limiting your intake of purines aid in the prevention of these serious conditions, but it can also boost…
Sour cream is used in so many classic dishes, but what if you don't like it or for, one reason or another, you just can't eat it? That's when you need to find a sour cream substitute. Admittedly, it may seem daunting. After all, it is one of the most popular toppings for a baked…
Filling your diet with a variety of low-calorie foods is one of the most simple strategies to lose weight. However, this doesn't mean you have to scale back on everything but rice cakes, iceberg lettuce and broccoli. In fact, there are a number of nutritious foods out there that are versatile, delicious and still low…
Guar gum beans which have uses spanning several industries are grown all over the world for food, household and industrial/manufacturing applications. Today, it’s estimated that food-industry applications account for the vast majority (more than 70 percent) of the world’s supply of guar gum. Considered to be a type of galactomannan, guar gum is produced in…
