Nutrition Archive - Page 35 of 154

Shallots: The Onion with Cancer-Fighting & Heart-Improving Properties

Historically, the shallot has been used for both for its nutritional and aromatic properties in Indian, Asian, French and Mediterranean cooking. So are shallots good for you? You bet. They not only add a sweet and ...

How Much Water Should You Drink a Day?

Staying hydrated is essential for overall health, but how much water should you drink a day? The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all. It varies depending on factors such as age, activity level and overall health. While there is no ...

Sugar-Free Diet: How (and Why) to Move Toward a No-Sugar Diet

How much sugar per day do Americans consume? According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, average sugar consumption in America is around 17 grams per day of added sugar, or 270 calories, while total sugar ...

Health Benefits of Blueberries: Antioxidant-Rich Superfoods

This vibrant fruit may be tiny, but each blueberry serving packs a serious punch when it comes to nutrition. Often overlooked and overshadowed by more exotic types of berries, blueberries remain one of the most ...

What Are FODMAPs? Is a Low FODMAP Diet Key to Treating IBS?

FODMAP is an acronym for a collection of food molecules (mostly sugars) that are short-chained carbohydrates, both fermentable and poorly absorbed in the gut. If you haven’t heard the term “FODMAPs" thrown around at work ...

What Are Legumes Good For? Top 6 Benefits and More

You've probably eaten at least several types of them at some point, but exactly what are legumes? These “seeds” (yes, they're seeds!) are packed with fiber and protein, low in calories, and a great source of ...

Top 15 Calcium-Rich Foods & Benefits

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body, and almost 99 percent of the body’s calcium is stored in the structure of the bones and teeth. The truth is, though, many of us aren’t ...

Yarrow Benefits for Skin, Inflammation and Digestion

Yarrow, a flower in the sunflower family that's closely related to chamomile and chrysanthemum, has been used since ancient times by cultures around the world. Traditionally, it’s been consumed as tea, applied to the skin ...

Biotin Benefits the Entire Body — Does that Include Your Hair?

You likely are plenty familiar with vitamins C, D and A, but B vitamins like biotin often fly under the radar. That's a shame, considering biotin benefits the body in many ways. Biotin acts as a ...

Passion Fruit’s Major Health Benefits, Plus How to Eat It

Most people are familiar with passion fruit juice or purée, but maybe you're wondering, "Can you eat passion fruit?" The answer is yes — and you might want to considering it's a good source of antioxidants, ...