Nutrition Facts Guide: Superfoods, Lipids & Healthy Oils

Nutrition facts for superfoods like acerola cherry and ginger juice reveal hidden health benefits. Learn about the three types of lipids, the difference between cider and distilled vinegar, and the best vitamins for vibrant skin.

Does Vinegar Kill Carbs?

Published Oct,26 2011 | By Brian Connolly

Vinegar is a popular dietary supplement and home remedy used to prevent and treat a variety of symptoms. While there is no evidence that suggests that vinegar kills or destroys carbohydrates, it may have a beneficial affect on carbohydrate absorption and insulin sensitivity in the body.

What Green Lettuce Is the Most Nutritious?

Published Aug,17 2011 | By Brian Connolly

Green lettuce is a staple among salad eaters and contains relatively high quantities of essential vitamins. Unlike some foods, green lettuce is considerably low in calories -- averaging only 7 per cup -- making it a boon for individuals looking to shed weight.

Based in the Appalachian Mountains, Brian Connolly is a certified nutritionist and has been writing professionally since 2000. He is a licensed yoga and martial arts instructor whose work regularly appears in “Metabolism,” “Verve” and publications throughout the East Coast. Connolly holds advanced degrees from the University of North Carolina, Asheville and the University of Virginia.