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Is Bubble Tea Healthy? Plus, How To Make It at Home

Bubble tea (or boba tea) has been described as the type of drink you can "chew," thanks to the thickening effects of the drink's signature tapioca pearls. Boba, which originated in Taiwan, but has become increasingly ...

Is Cream Cheese Good for You? Nutrition, Benefits & Downsides of This Popular Spread

Although it may be most well-known as a popular spread for bagels and breakfast foods, cream cheese is an incredibly versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of different recipes, and cream cheese ...

Are Bagels Healthy? Bagel Calories, Nutrition, Benefits & Downsides

The bagel is a beloved breakfast staple, enjoyed for its versatility and the endless options available that can tailor to nearly any palate, but are bagel calories too much to consume this common favorite? These days, ...

What Is Falafel? Pros & Cons of This Vegetarian Treat

Crispy on the outside yet soft and fluffy on the inside, falafel has transformed from a Middle Eastern specialty to a favorite of food lovers around the globe. Although falafels don't exactly have a reputation for ...

What Is Pu-Erh Tea? Plus, 9 Benefits of This Lesser-Known Tea

Love tea? Feel like you've tried all types of tea? Pu-erh tea is a lesser-known variety that is loaded with flavor, history and potential pu-erh tea benefits (including improved cholesterol levels). If you're already a tea ...

Dandelion Greens: How to Use This Nutritional Powerhouse

Dandelion greens may seem like little more than a common weed, sprouting up on lawns across the country as one of the first signs of spring. But did you know that this familiar plant actually ...

Vitamin K Deficiency and How to Reverse Naturally

In mostly healthy adults, vitamin K deficiency is somewhat rare. But while it’s not known to be one of the most common deficiencies, it can be very serious, causing issues like bone loss, excessive bleeding ...

Sultanas vs. Raisins: Similarities and Key Differences

Few packaged and portable snacks are a good source of natural fiber, antioxidants, and essential minerals like iron and potassium. Dried fruits, like sultanas and raisins, are one exception to this rule. Sultanas are sometimes called ...

Papain: Beneficial Enzyme or Commercial Fad?

You may know of papaya as the orange-colored tropical fruit that's consumed for its flavor and impressive nutrient profile, but how often do you think about its star ingredient — papain? Papain is a special enzyme ...

Health Benefits of Currants, Plus How To Use

Raisins may be the most popular type of dried grapes, but they are aren't the only kind. Currants and sultanas (or golden raisins) are two other types found in baked goods, trail mixes, jams and ...