Irregular Eating on Weekend Tied to Higher BMI
Think you’re fine to indulge on the weekends as long as you stick to eating healthy the other days? A new study has found that it’s vital to …
Nutrition
Benefits of Adding Arugula to Your Diet
Even if you’ve heard of arugula, you probably don’t know the many health benefits of this cruciferous vegetable. Arugula comes from the same family as kale, broccoli and …
5 Reasons to Add Kale to Your Diet
In recent years, kale has been the butt of jokes when people poke fun at eating healthy. While the jokes may hint that kale isn’t tasty, many people …
Why Add Fermented Soy Products to Your Diet?
Fermented soy products, such as miso and natto, are becoming more popular in Western cultures in recent years. Now, Japanese researchers have concluded that fermented soy products might …
Understanding Refined Carbohydrates
Low-carb diets are all the rage right now, but there are different kinds of carbohydrates and they don’t all provide lasting energy. Here’s what you need to know …
How Sugar Changes Your Brain in 12 Days
A new study from Aarhus University has found that sugar intake alters the same part of the brain that creates a drug addiction. The research showed that by …
Vegetarian Options at Popular Fast Food Restaurants
Sometimes, it’s hard to avoid fast food when you’re on the go and starving. From airports and sports venues to road trips and 15-minute lunch breaks, eating on …
Unhealthy Diet Linked to Vision Loss Later
Worried about vision loss? A new study says vision loss later in life could be linked to an unhealthy diet now. Researching vision loss and diet A new …
6 Little-Known Health Benefits of Ginger
The health benefits of ginger have been known since ancient times, making it a popular addition to both cooking and medicine chests. From flavor and nausea to stomach …
Best Foods for a Fatty Liver Disease
Fatty liver disease occurs when there is more fat in the liver than can be used for energy and insulation. Typically, the liver breaks down fats, and produces …