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 […]
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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 […]
Are Wheat Thins Healthy? Nutrition, Benefits, and Downsides
Wheat Thins are a popular brand of crispy wheat crackers. They’re popular as whole wheat, low calorie snacks that may help support weight loss. However, they provide few nutrients and contain relatively high amounts of sugar and salt. This article tells you whether Wheat Thins are healthy, including their nutrition […]
Panko Breadcrumbs: Nutrition, Benefits, and Uses
Panko is an increasingly popular ingredient in the West, as this versatile type of breadcrumb adds a satisfying crispiness to numerous dishes. Originally from Japan, panko gives a lighter, crispier texture to foods than the heavier, crunchier traditional Western breadcrumb. In Japanese cuisine, panko has long been used as a […]
Carnivore Diet: Benefits and Possible Drawbacks
The most immediate result from eating a meat and fat diet concerns insulin, or rather, lack of it. While the amino acids in meat do, in fact, elicit a rise in blood sugar and a corresponding rise in insulin, it’s marginal, especially when you combine the protein with fat. However, […]
Coconut milk: nutrition facts and health benefits
Due to its distinctive flavor and creamy texture, coconut milk can add a nice twist to coffees, protein shakes and desserts. Although it’s nowhere near as popular as other plant-based milk alternatives in the US, it retains a loyal fan base.But how nutritious is this drink? And can it bring […]