21 Foods That Sound Healthy, But Are Not!
Here are 21 seemingly-healthy foods that are not actually healthy choices. You might be surprised to find that some of these culprits are foods that you eat on a daily basis.
Read more →Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Here are 21 seemingly-healthy foods that are not actually healthy choices. You might be surprised to find that some of these culprits are foods that you eat on a daily basis.
Read more →The word is out: Fat — or at least “good fat” — is not something you should banish from your diet. Monounsaturated fat, a staple in the Mediterranean diet, is the “good fat” that may actually help you lose weight, whittle your middle, keep blood sugar levels in check, lower harmful LDL-cholesterol and much more.
Read more →We’ve put together this list of 15 delicious, refreshing and sweet alternatives for you to enjoy all summer long (and all year round!).
Read more →Good nutrition is important for everyone, but not every guy is getting the message. Fruit and vegetable consumption is coming up short, and about 35 percent of men over the age of 20 are obese.
Read more →Whether you're a vegetarian, a vegan or just simply trying to cut down on your animal-based protein consumption, trying to figure out plant-based protein alternatives can be daunting.
Read more →While nuts are high in fat and calories, research shows that people who eat nuts tend to be leaner and have a lower risk of many diseases compared to people who don't eat nuts. In fact, the New England Journal of Medicine published findings that show that eating a handful of nuts a day could possibly extend your life.
Read more →Fiber may not be as trendy to talk about as some other nutrients. But it's an important — and often overlooked — part of a healthy diet. Although we aren’t able to actually digest fiber, it has a “sponge-like” effect, helping to absorb water for smoother digestion.
Read more →Would you ever put chocolate, nuts, or even honey on your "healthy foods" list? You may be surprised to learn that these foods and many others have an array of hidden health benefits. Read on to learn about 12 foods that you're likely to find in your kitchen that boost not just flavor, but also your health.
Read more →Holiday foods can actually be beneficial to your healthy eating plan. In fact, many traditional holiday foods contain abundant health benefits.
Read more →Bananas are one of America’s favorite fruits, with some 96 percent of consumers reporting buying bananas last year. In fact, on average, Americans eat more than 28 pounds of bananas per person, per year! That’s good news because bananas are nutrient-rich and offer other a wide variety of health benefits.
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