There are so many reasons to eat spinach. It is part of the cruciferous vegetable family and is well known as one of the most nutritious vegetables on the planet. It is packed with almost every nutrient imaginable, and with nutrition comes health benefits. Have you ever seen the terms […]
Chilies are the go to ingredient for adding heat to foods and taking recipes to the next level. Chilies, cayenne pepper, and many other spices contain a potent active ingredient called capsaicin. This ingredient contains anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antioxidant, and anti-obesity effects. Researchers from the University of Adelaide have found that […]
Sleep deprivation has become an epidemic. The National Health Interview Survey shows that: “Nearly 30% of adults reported an average of ≤6 hours of sleep per day in 2005-2007. In 2009, only 31% of high school students reported getting at least 8 hours of sleep on an average school night.” […]
According to recent research from the Tufts University, sugary drinks are linked to high death tolls worldwide. Consumption of sugar drinks like soda are responsible for an estimated 184,000 adult deaths each year. “Soda and other sweetened beverages have no redeeming nutritional value, and ditching them from your diet can […]
Eating a healthy breakfast is a very important step to optimal health. Previous research has shown that protein in breakfast can prevent blood sugar spikes. New research from the University of Missouri shows that proteins benefits in breakfast may extend further. Can a high protein breakfast help with weight loss? […]
In October of last year, the American Heart Association (AHA) released a report showing that the amount of trans fats Americans eat has declined over the years, but we are still consuming more than is recommended. Trans fats are often found in processed foods, like cookies, pizzas, pastries, pies, and […]
Kellogg’s cereal company is finally banning artificial ingredients, joining competitor General Mills, who also recently ditched these ingredients. This move comes after a wave of big food companies like Taco Bell, Panera Bread, and Nestlé also decided to remove artificial ingredients. The 109-year old company, who has been a household […]
Coconut oil has many surprising health benefits. Most of us grew up considering fats like coconut oil to be unhealthy and to be contributors to heart disease. Coconut oil is composed of a group of unique fat molecules known as medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA). Although they are technically classified as saturated […]
