Healthy Desserts & Snacks: Low Glycemic & Nutritional Guide Written by Clay McNight

Healthy Desserts & Snacks: Low Glycemic & Nutritional Guide

For those seeking healthier indulgences, low-glycemic alternatives and moisture-optimized baking techniques help manage weight and cravings.

Elevated view of a bowl of salted peanuts

Fungal Contamination of Peanuts

Published Jan,13 2012 | By Clay McNight

Peanuts are one a several crops that are vulnerable to aflatoxins, toxins produced by fungi that grow in or on certain foods and feeds. These natural contaminants are dangerous to both humans and animals -- and linked to cancer and death when ingested in large amounts.

Three girls (6-9) with ice creams, one licking ice cream, portrait

Ice Cream & Constipation

Published Aug,23 2011 | By Clay McNight

If you're looking to get rid of your constipation, your diet is your starting point. A dip of creamy ice cream tastes good, but it might be a bad idea if you are constipated. Constipation can have a number of underlying causes, with diets high in sugar and low in fiber as primary culprit.

Peeled almonds closeup. For vegetarians.

Bodybuilder Snack Foods

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Clay McNight

Snacks for bodybuilders usually follow a few simple rules. They are often high in protein, low in sugar and, in general, are healthy foods. A good bodybuilding snack should shoot for around 15 or more grams of protein, with an equal or lesser amount of carbohydrates.