Category: Nutrition

When it comes to food trends, Americans go wild for the latest and greatest. And why wouldn’t we? New is always noticeable.  Here’s the thing: There’s a huge (and sometimes fatal) flaw in this fascination. Some food and drink trends are awesome. For example, kefir is loaded with more probiotics than yogurt, and coconut water…

Herbs and spices — we think of them as go-to options for the best taste in home-cooked meals. But did you know that herbs and spices can have health benefits, too? The list of health benefits associated with herbs and spices is endless. Not only are they jam-packed with nutrition, but they also can reduce…

When it comes to shopping for fruit, the first options most of us think of are apples, bananas, oranges and berries. But what about kiwi? The health benefits of kiwi are impressive. Kiwis are great for eye health, vitamin consumption, and even improved sleep quality. Plus, they contain much-needed fiber to aid digestion and bowel…

Have you ever heard of the Big Eight? If you have allergies, you know exactly what we’re talking about. The Big Eight refers to the eight most allergenic foods. According to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Food Allergy Research and Resource Program, these foods comprise 90 percent of all food allergies in the United States. There…

Chipotle and Panera Bread are two restaurant names that you most likely know. But do you know what makes them different from their competitors? These two American greats found their way into the spotlight for a very important reason. They’re health-conscious when it comes to antibiotic use in meat and poultry products.   Experts say that 2 million Americans contract antibiotic-resistant infections yearly. Even more…

Water is the healthiest thing we can drink. But can we make it even healthier? It’s no secret that we need water to live. Experts say that 60 percent of our body weight is water, and it comprises more than 70 percent of the human brain. Water protects the body from getting too hot and…

Mercury poisoning in relation to fish is something that we’ve all heard about, but does this really happen? The answer is yes. And celebrities can prove it.  According to People magazine, Jeremy Piven is just one famous face that can be associated with mercury poisoning. In 2008, Piven’s doctor pulled him out of a Broadway…

These days, omega-3s are a big nutritional buzzword. We’re told to consume them on a regular basis and even supplement with fish oil to get more of them. However, many of us don’t know what they are, much less how many omega-3s we need in a day. This can make it feel like we’re taking…

Some people call it a “silent epidemic.” And it just may affect you.  According to the American Thyroid Association, roughly 40 percent of people around the world are at risk of iodine deficiency. And while we wouldn’t think that iodine deficiency would occur in the United States, it does.  According to Life Extension magazine, experts…

We often think of cherries when it comes to topping off a yummy sundae. But did you know that consuming cherries on a regular basis offers numerous health benefits? According to the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center, two types of cherries are grown in the U.S. Those tasty treats are sweet cherries and tart cherries. Sweet…