Known in the Western world as the main ingredient used to make miso soup, time-honored miso paste has been used traditionally to help battle conditions like fatigue, stomach ulcers, high blood pressure and inflammation. Recent research shows that it may even be associated with other health benefits, including reduced cancer cell growth, enhanced digestive health…
What is the healthiest bread you can eat? That can depend upon your health status, health goals and food allergies, but Ezekiel bread may just be a healthier choice for you than your current go-to loaf. Ezekiel bread is a type of sprouted grain bread that is prepared using traditional methods of soaking, sprouting and baking.…
Among the many plant-based milk substitutes these days, oat milk is becoming more and more common on supermarket shelves these days due to its delicious flavor and impressive nutrient profile. It also doesn't hurt that some oat milk companies have sizable marketing budgets. But is oat milk healthy? Is it good for you? We're going…
Do you know the difference between hyperthyroidism vs hypothyroidism? Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland becomes overactive. Hypothyroidism means the thyroid is underactive. Both conditions can cause a cascade of problems, because when the thyroid is not working properly, it can throw off many other vital functions of the body. Doctors see hyperthyroidism in men and women, but…
If you make coffee at home every morning, you may be used to chucking the coffee grounds in the garbage afterwards. Yes, they keep the scent of coffee lingering in your kitchen for hours or days, but research published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry points out that used coffee grounds are a…
Most people view body fat as relatively harmless and merely something we want to banish to look and feel better, but did you know that certain types of dangerous fats that are stored around your organs can also contribute to heart disease, dementia, cancer, depression and many other diseases? Stored excess body fat and obesity…
Before the pumpkin spice latte (and pumpkin spice everything else) craze swept the nation, fall was plain ol’ pumpkin season: pumpkin pie, pumpkin soup and, of course, pumpkins carved into jack-o’-lanterns. As a Halloween tradition, it can be fun to learn how to carve a pumpkin and make your own jack-o'-lantern. “Pumpkin” is a term…
The dangers of artificial sweeteners are well-known, with research linking consumption to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, obesity and cancer. Additionally, a large-scale prospective study published in September 2022 found that artificial sweetener intake was associated with a greater chance of developing cardiovascular disease. As if you needed another reason to stop using…
Fasting, especially different methods of intermittent fasting, has caught on in recent years as one of the most effective dietary tools for maintaining a healthy weight. Not only this, but it can potentially support a healthy metabolism, digestion, immune responses and more. While most experts recommend focusing on anti-inflammatory diet in addition to practicing intermittent…
