Nutrition Archive - Page 134 of 154

What’s the Best, Healthiest Butter Substitute?

Have you ever given thought to exactly what butter is? Is butter dairy? Let’s do a little butter 101. Real, grass-fed butter is a dairy product made from cow’s milk also known as milk fat. ...

Indian Gooseberry Benefits for the Liver, Heart, Gut & Brain

Rich in nutrients and boasting a long list of health benefits, the Indian gooseberry definitely meets the criteria for qualifying as a superfood. In fact, the tree that bears this beloved fruit literally has an ...

Citric Acid Pros & Cons: Is Citric Acid Harmful to the Body?

Citric acid: It's one of the most common food additives found in our food supply today, yet for many of us it remains a mysterious ingredient. In some countries, citric acid has been used as ...

Protease: The Enzyme that Makes Protein & Amino Acids Tick

Maybe we don't give enzymes enough credit. They are required for literally every single chemical action that takes place in our bodies — from digestion to immune function and blood flow. We are able to ...

Truffle Salt Pros & Cons: Is Truffle Salt Good or Bad for Health?

Do truffles taste good? That can be a matter of personal opinion, but many people find truffles to be absolutely delicious! Truffles have been highly prized as a food culinary delicacy since the Classical era. ...

25 Quick Keto Chicken Recipes

I know there are a lot of keto recipes out there today, but sometimes it can be hard to find ones that are loaded with flavor, healthy and easy to make. This roundup of quick keto ...

Mucuna Pruriens: 5 ‘Velvet Bean’ Benefits for Disease & Mood

Can a plant that has been used to make a novelty itching powder actually do wonders for serious health problems such as Parkinson's disease? It actually appears the answer may be "yes"! I'm talking about the ...

Niacin Foods: Top 15 Foods High in Niacin & Their Benefits

Niacin is one of the few micronutrients that is frequently prescribed by doctors as an alternative to drugs and traditional medications. In fact, niacin is commonly used to treat high cholesterol and reduce the risk ...

Approach Strontium Supplements with Caution

Have you ever heard of strontium? It can be found in soil and seawater, and it's actually used as a supplemental treatment for osteoporosis and other bone diseases. Although many people have never heard of ...

Scallions: The Immune-Boosting, Disease-Fighting Powerhouses

Frequently used as a garnish to throw in a bit of color to a dish, scallions are often overlooked and overshadowed by other ingredients. Believe it or not, though, this vegetable has a whole lot more ...