Nutrition Archive - Page 56 of 154

9 Outstanding Black Bean Benefits, Including Heart Health & Weight Loss

Given their high starch content and tendency to make some people "gassy," are black beans really good for you? Yes, black beans are a food that almost everyone can benefit from keeping in their kitchen ...

Almond Flour: The Gluten-Free, Heart-Healthy Flour Alternative

People love almond meal because it's a gluten-free flour, and it's also a great choice for anyone on a low-carbohydrate diet. If you're a following a Paleo diet or looking to bake without grains, almond ...

Is the Freekeh Supergrain the New Quinoa?

Despite its odd name, freekeh (pronounced free-kah), aka farik, may be the new supergrain. While quinoa has been high on the quest for healthy grain-like alternatives, freekeh, often spelled freekah or frikeh, has some benefits ...

Tempeh: Learn How to Cook This Probiotic Food

Once popular solely among those following a vegan or vegetarian diet, tempeh has become a beloved staple in households across the globe thanks to its versatility, delicious flavor and the impressive nutrient profile that it offers. ...

Brussels Sprouts Benefits for Fighting Disease, Plus Best Recipes

Small, cabbage-like and often ignored on plates across America, Brussels sprouts become more popular every Fall because they're often used at holiday time. Packed with vital nutrition, they deserve to extend into the other seasons. Brussels ...

Maple Syrup: the Most Versatile, Best Natural Sweetener?

Maple syrup is now among the most commonly consumed natural sweeteners worldwide. What are the benefits of maple syrup? This sweetener does more than make your pancakes taste sweet. It surprisingly has health benefits, including ...

Top Zinc Benefits to Improve Health & How to Regulate Levels

You may have heard that zinc benefits include the ability to help people recovering from the common cold or other illnesses, but this mineral is also needed by those who aren’t sick and who don’t ...

Star Fruit: The Vitamin C Powerhouse that Supports Immunity and Digestion

Sometimes used as little more than a garnish due to its vibrant color and interesting star-like appearance, the star fruit is actually packed with important nutrients and health benefits that make it well worth adding ...

Tofu: the Vegan Superfood that Fights Cancer and Relieves Menopause Symptoms?

Tofu, also called bean curd, has gained popularity over the years, especially as a vegetarian- and vegan-approved source of protein. Some consider it a controversial ingredient; while some praise it as a health-promoting superfood, others ...

Why Eating Dirt (aka Soil-Based Organisms) Should Be Part of Your Daily Routine

The following is an adapted excerpt from my book "Eat Dirt: Why Leaky Gut May Be the Root Cause of Your Health Problems and 5 Surprising Steps to Cure It" (Harper Wave) Is eating dirt part ...