By Taylor Jones Quinoa is an ancient South American grain that was largely ignored for centuries. Interestingly, it was only recently noticed by the rest of the world and hailed as a “superfood” due to its high nutritional content. Quinoa is an ancient South American grain that was largely ignored for centuries.iStock It is now […]
By Brian Syuki The idea of having a relationship with food may sound like an odd concept, but it makes sense if you spend most of the day thinking about your eating habits and food consumption. Most folks, especially those trying to lose weight, have an unhealthy relationship with food. Most folks, especially those trying […]
By Helen West To lose weight, you need to eat fewer calories than you burn. However, reducing the amount of food you eat can be difficult in the long run. These tips provide easy ways to cut out those extra calories, get the needle on your scales to budge and make real progress toward your […]
By Helen West Chia seeds are tiny yet extremely nutritious. Just 2 tablespoons (1 oz) contain 11 grams of fiber, 4 grams of protein and 137 calories (1). They’re a great source of omega-3 fatty acids and some minerals essential for bone health, including calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. Chia seeds are tiny yet extremely nutritious.Shutterstock […]
By Helen West Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet. In fact, eating enough fiber is said to keep your gut healthy and protect against type 2 diabetes and weight gain (1). It’s recommended that men aim for 38 grams of fiber per day, while women should aim for 25 grams (2). Dietary […]
By Jordyn Cormier No food deserves the proclamation of “superfood” so much as sprouts. They are a sustainable, living food, loaded with highly bioavailable nutrients. They are easily digestible nutrition, yet they are also incredibly affordable. In this age where many of us have trouble affording or consuming all of the veggies we need in […]
By Brianna Elliott Dark chocolate is incredibly healthy and nutritious. However, there are many brands available and not all of them are created equal. Dark chocolate is incredibly healthy and nutritious.Shutterstock Some are better than others, based on the ingredients and processing methods. So which one should you choose? Follow this guide to find out […]
By Franziska Spritzler Keeping your metabolism high is crucial for losing weight and keeping it off. Unfortunately, there are several common lifestyle mistakes that may be slowing down your metabolism. Doing these on a regular basis could make it hard to lose weight and make you more prone to weight gain in the future. Here […]
By Hrefna Palsdottir Biotin is a water-soluble B-vitamin that helps your body convert food into energy. It is especially important during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Biotin is one of the B-vitamins, also known as vitamin B7.Shutterstock In addition, biotin is important for the health of your hair, skin and nails. This article explains everything you need […]