Ayurveda is the sister science of yoga and has become increasingly popular in Western Society in recent years. Ayurveda uses nutrition and lifestyle habits to bring balance and wellness to the mind and body. There are even classes on ayurveda for those who want the three doshas explained, or three […]
Nutrition
Do Vegans Need to Take Vitamins? The Truth About Nutrition and Vitamin Deficiencies
So many people are going vegan these days. It’s no wonder, as more and more research comes to light about the benefits of cutting out animal products. Vegan diets have been shown time and time again to improve heart health, reduce the risk of developing certain diseases like type 2 […]
A Fresh Take on Fat: Nanoparticle Technology Provides Healthy Trans, Saturated Fat Alternative
The old adage that oil and water don’t mix isn’t entirely accurate. While it’s true that the two compounds don’t naturally combine, turning them into one final product can be done. You just need an emulsifier, an ingredient commonly used in the food industry. Yangchao Luo, an associate professor in […]
Keto Diet Benefits: What does the Latest Science Suggest?
A ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low carbohydrate diet that has been shown to improve health. The main benefit of a ketogenic diet is weight loss, but it can also help improve cholesterol levels, blood sugar control, and more. There are several reasons why a ketogenic diet may be effective […]
Tiny sprouts provide big nutrition
(Nataliya Kushnir/iStock via Getty Images) Move over baby carrots and petite peas. Even tinier vegetables are catching on as go-to healthy foods. Microscale vegetables, a growing food category that includes sprouted seeds, are miniature in size yet big in nutrition. Eating sprouts well before they become full-blown plants can crank […]
Pumpkin Flower: Nutrients, Benefits, and Uses
Pumpkin flower is a type of vibrant edible flower produced by pumpkin plants. Pumpkin plants produce both male and female flowers, both of which are notable for their large, funnel-shaped blossoms. These striking blossoms take on either a vivid orange or yellow hue (1). Though many people think of eating […]
Chicken vaccination shows benefits for nutrition, growth in Kenyan children
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Vaccinating household chicken flocks can increase availability and consumption of eggs and meat, leading to better growth of young children in agriculture-dependent families in rural Kenya. A two-part study found that vaccination for Newcastle disease, the most common cause of mortality in village chickens, resulted in […]
Nutrients, Benefits, and How to Cook It
Though not as well-known as cereal grains like quinoa, freekeh packs a punch when it comes to both flavor and nutrition. In addition to being an excellent source of protein, fiber, and manganese, freekeh is incredibly versatile and can be added to many different recipes. Plus, it’s easy to prepare […]
Benefits, Weight Loss, and Downsides
The 21-Day Smoothie Diet is a weight loss plan touted as an easy and effective alternative to fad diets. In fact, the creator of the plan claims that the diet is associated with a long list of benefits and can help improve sleep, keep your skin glowing, skyrocket energy levels, […]
Soy milk: nutrition facts and health benefits
One of the first plant-based milk alternatives on the market, soy milk helped millions of people to avoid dairy products back when veganism was in its infancy, and lactose intolerance was less understood. Now that there are so many more milk alternatives available, you may wonder how soy milk nutrition […]