Nutrition Archive - Page 87 of 154

Vitamin D 25 Hydroxy Test: Purpose, Procedure & Results

Because vitamin D plays many important roles related to maintaining overall health, especially those involved in bone health and immune function, it's important to know whether you're getting enough of this nutrient. Health care providers ...

Acetic Acid: A Powerful Compound in Vinegar with Health Benefits

Acetic acid may sound like it should be in a chemistry lab or science fair rather than in your kitchen pantry. However, this powerful compound is actually the main compound found in vinegar and is ...

Collagen vs. Gelatin: What’s the Difference?

Collagen and gelatin have become two of the hottest supplements in the health world. Not only do both boast a long list of health benefits, but they can also each be used in a variety ...

Best Foods for Your Lungs

There are several factors that can affect lung health, including physical activity levels, genetics and environmental conditions. Diet also plays a key role in respiratory health, and incorporating a few of the best foods for ...

Is Liver Good For You? Here’s 9 Benefits of Eating Liver

One of the questions people ask often is, “Is liver good for you?” Organ meats, including liver, are considered one of nature’s most powerful superfoods and organ-nourishing foods. That's because chicken, duck and beef liver are very ...

Pancreatic Enzymes Benefits for Gut & Immune Health

Digestion and assimilation of nutrients are complex processes that occur over several hours, starting from the moment that you place food into your mouth. The pancreas is essential in digestion, as it it secretes pancreatic ...

Arginine Benefits Heart Health and Exercise Performance

L-arginine (or arginine) is a type of amino acid, and as we know, amino acids are the “building blocks” of proteins. We obtain arginine from our diets, especially animal sources of protein foods, including beef and ...

Don’t Throw Out That Banana Peel! Here Are 8 Ways to Use It

Most of us don't think twice when peeling a banana and discarding the thick, yellow skin, but have you ever wondered about banana peel uses or whether or not it's safe to eat? In recent ...

How Grapes Nutrition Helps Boost Health, Including Your Brain

We all know how delicious and versatile grapes are — used to make wine, raisins and grapeseed oil, among other grape products. They're fun to eat with their round shape and unique texture — not to mention their sweetness ...

What Is Dirty Fasting? Pros & Cons (Plus How to Do It)

Fasting, especially different methods of intermittent fasting, has caught on in recent years as one of the most effective dietary tools for maintaining a healthy weight. Not only this, but it can potentially support a ...