By Rachael Link, MS, RD Aloe vera is a succulent plant that’s well known for its medicinal properties. Though it’s most commonly used topically to heal burns and promote skin health, it has also been used to treat a variety of other conditions. In recent years, it has even become a key ingredient in juices, […]
By Ruairi Robertson Probiotics are becoming popular food supplements. Interestingly, each probiotic can have different effects on your body. Lactobacillus acidophilus is one of the most common types of probiotics and can be found in fermented foods, yogurt and supplements. What Is Lactobacillus Acidophilus? Lactobacillus acidophilus is a type of bacteria found in your intestines. […]
By Ryan Raman The paleo diet is one of the most popular diets around. It consists of whole, unprocessed foods and emulates how hunter-gatherers ate. Advocates of the diet believe it can reduce the risk of modern health issues, pointing out that hunter-gathers did not face the same diseases that people today do, such as […]
By Rachael Link Though commonly thought to be a vegetable, cucumber is actually a fruit. It’s high in beneficial nutrients, as well as certain plant compounds and antioxidants that may help treat and even prevent some conditions. Also, cucumbers are low in calories and contain a good amount of water and soluble fiber, making them […]
By Alina Petre People may choose a vegan diet for a variety of reasons, be it for the environment, animal ethics or health. However, some people give the vegan diet a try purely to lose excess weight—and perhaps for good reason. Vegans tend to have lower body mass indexes (BMIs) than the general population and […]
By Ryan Raman It’s no coincidence that the rapid rise in obesity happened around the same time highly processed foods became more available. Although highly processed foods are convenient, they are packed with calories, low in nutrients and increase your risk of many diseases. On the other hand, real foods are very healthy and can […]
By Dr. Mary Jane Brown Nuts are extremely healthy, as they’re packed full of nutrients and antioxidants (1). In fact, they have been linked to a wide range of health benefits, including protection against heart disease and diabetes (2). However, they’re also high in fat and calories, causing many people to avoid nuts out of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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