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20 Foods High in Vitamin A

20 Foods High in Vitamin A

By Dr. Atli Arnarson Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays an essential role in maintaining vision, body growth, immune function and reproductive health. Getting adequate amounts of vitamin A from your diet should prevent the symptoms of deficiency, which include hair loss, skin problems, dry eyes, night blindness and increased susceptibility to infections. […]

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    Does Eating Fiber Help You Lose Belly Fat?

    Does Eating Fiber Help You Lose Belly Fat?

    By Ryan Raman Belly fat is extremely unhealthy. In fact, it increases the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and other health conditions (1). Fortunately, belly fat can be lost and recent research shows that a higher fiber intake is linked to a lower risk of belly fat (2). But interestingly, it seems that […]

    How Vitamin D Can Help You Lose Weight

    How Vitamin D Can Help You Lose Weight

    By Rachael Link Vitamin D is an important micronutrient with major health benefits, including improved immunity and stronger bones. There is also mounting evidence that it could help you lose weight. This article takes an in-depth look at vitamin D’s effects on weight loss. What Is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that […]

    9 Health Benefits of Goji Berries

    9 Health Benefits of Goji Berries

    By Dr. Mary Jane Brown Goji berries have gained popularity in recent years, often promoted as a “superfood.” They’re thought to help prevent premature aging, boost the immune system, have benefits for diabetes and protect against heart disease and cancer (1). But do they really live up to the hype? This article explores nine benefits […]

    7 Weight Loss Diets That Don’t Work

    7 Weight Loss Diets That Don’t Work

    By Franziska Spritzler Many people want to lose weight quickly. Not surprisingly, methods that promise fast results are tempting. Unfortunately, many of these are overly restrictive and simply ineffective in the long term (1). What’s more, some are downright dangerous. Here are seven weight loss “quick fixes” that just don’t work. 1. Liquid Diets Liquid […]

    9 Foods That Can Trigger a Migraine

    9 Foods That Can Trigger a Migraine

    By Taylor Jones Migraines affect up to 15 percent of adults worldwide (1). They differ from an average headache in severity and symptoms and can greatly reduce the quality of life of people who suffer from them. Despite decades of research, the exact cause of migraines is still unknown. It is clear that diet won’t […]

    Is a Glass of Wine at Night Healthy?

    Is a Glass of Wine at Night Healthy?

    Drinking wine is like a U-shaped curve. A little bit is ok; a little more is bad news. For women, wine can be especially damaging. Why? Increased alcohol load means your liver can’t metabolize estrogen well. Increased estrogen in the body can lead to breast cancer. Drinking just one glass of wine a day increases […]

    Why Sourdough Bread Is One of the Healthiest

    Why Sourdough Bread Is One of the Healthiest

    By Alina Petre Sourdough bread is an old favorite that has recently risen in popularity. Many people consider it to be tastier and healthier than conventional bread. Some even say that it’s easier to digest and less likely to spike your blood sugar. But is there any truth to these claims? This article takes a […]

    Which Is Healthier? Almond Butter or Peanut Butter

    Which Is Healthier? Almond Butter or Peanut Butter

    By Kerri-Ann Jennings Almond butter and peanut butter have a lot in common. Both are known for being good sources of plant-based fat and protein. And both lend themselves to many culinary uses, from spreading on toast to making curry. Yet almond butter is usually at least double the price of peanut butter and has […]