Missing breakfast may lead to nutritional gaps that can persist even after you eat later meals, according to a study in Proceedings of the Nutrition Society. Researchers looked at about 31,000 U.S. adults who were part of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. They provided data on dietary consumption as well as timeframes[…]
Aside from being absolutely delicious, cherries, peaches, and plums have another thing in common: they’re all stone fruits. Stone fruits, or drupes, are fruits that have a pit or “stone” at the center of their soft, juicy flesh. They’re highly nutritious and offer an array of health benefits. Here are 6 delicious and healthy stone[…]
You should choose a diet made of nutrient-rich foods. Nutrient-rich (or nutrient-dense) foods are low in sugar, sodium, starches, and bad fats. They contain a lot of vitamins and minerals and few calories. Your body needs vitamins and minerals, known as micronutrients. They nourish your body and help keep you healthy. They can reduce your[…]
Eating walnuts could be the ticket to supporting cognitive function in older adults, according to a recent study. After conducting telephone interviews to assess cognitive status in 3,632 adults ages 65 and older in the U.S., researchers concluded any walnut consumption was associated with higher cognitive ability. The results were published in Public Health Nutrition on[…]
Staying healthy can start with what you put into your mouth. By fueling your body with vitamins, antioxidants, and nutrient-dense foods, you’ll be setting yourself up for both short-term (fending off a cold or the flu) and long-term (reducing risk of chronic illness) health.] Try to eat three to five of these “Super Blue[…]
Salt is now available in a variety of colors and textures said to improve your cooking experience. There are also claims suggesting that some salts are healthier than others. The growing popularity of differing salts, like Pink Himalayan, has inflated the costs because these claims are believed. Somehow, a different color and texture are[…]
Minerals, like vitamins, are necessary for the proper functioning of our bodies. You’ve probably seen mention of minerals your whole life, but what exactly do these minerals do? What happens if you don’t get enough? Since taking a daily multivitamin is not the ideal way to get most of your minerals, let’s look at the[…]
Find Out What Vegetables are Classified as Nightshade Nightshade vegetables are making headlines in recent days. With A-list celebrities touting diets nixing nightshade vegetables, the sudden interest in this group of vegetables is causing curious people to investigate them further. So, what are they? Nightshade vegetables are common foods populating any local grocery[…]
Getting enough of this mineral is a must Potassium is one of the 16 minerals your body requires to maintain optimum health. It’s hard to downplay the importance of potassium: Your body needs it for almost everything it does, including proper kidney and heart function, muscle contraction, and nerve transmission. Potassium in the[…]
A B complex vitamin usually delivers eight of the B vitamins: B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B7 (biotin), B9 (folic acid), and B12 (cobalamin). Found naturally in meat, leafy greens, dairy, beans, peas, and whole or fortified grains, B complex vitamins help your body make energy from the food[…]