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Snacks can add up fast, according to researchers at Ohio State University. For a recent analysis, they reviewed dietary data from 23,708 U.S. adults over age 30 who had participated in the large National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHNES). The snacks...
Introduction: In the realm of nutrition and fitness, certain amino acids stand out as crucial building blocks for optimal health and performance. One such amino acid that has garnered significant attention is leucine. Known for its pivotal role in protein synthesis...
Probiotics are the healthy and beneficial bacteria that normally inhabit the human digestive tract. They help in turning your food into nutrition and completing the digestive process – and there’s evidence that if they are out of balance, the immune system may not...
If you’ve ever indulged in a bit too much wine or one too many cocktails, you know alcohol — especially in excess — has some unpleasant gastrointestinal (GI) side effects. Since gut health is important for supporting your immune system, this can lead to weakened...
Precautions like washing your hands regularly and not touching your face are important to ward off illness. And the foods you put on your plate can play an important role. Following a healthy, well-balanced diet that prioritizes whole foods over processed ones is one...
Cardiovascular disease remains one of the biggest health threats to Americans. For years, LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels have been the measuring stick for cardiovascular risk, but recent studies have indicated that elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) levels – which...
Mildly spicy and full of vegetables, this easy green chicken curry is the ultimate take-out fake out. If you’ve never tried fresh lime leaves, it’s worth the effort to seek them out! They add a floral-meets-lime flavor to soups and curries — and they freeze well, so...
B vitamins support adrenal function (the glands that produce hormones that play a role in controlling blood sugar, burning fat and protein, and regulating blood pressure), calm and maintain a healthy nervous system, promote key metabolic processes, and turn starch and...
I’m confused. I see food-packaging claiming “no trans-fats,” but when I read the label, the ingredients list “partially hydrogenated oil.” I thought they were the same thing. Can you explain?Is this you? Trans-fatty acids (TFAs) and partially hydrogenated oils are not...
The easiest and most delicious homemade no churn vanilla ice-cream! You only need 3 ingredients and 10 minutes to make a batch of this - no ice-cream maker needed! Are you a big fan of making ice-cream at home but I've never found a vanilla ice-cream that I really...