Is burnt food really that bad for you? How to avoid the risks
The air outside is crisp — but your meal shouldn’t be. Frigid temps often drive cravings for warm,…
Bioactive Peptides in Culinary Spices and Their Potential Health Benefits
What are functional peptides?How spices contain functional peptidesAntioxidant activitiesAnti-inflammatory potentialEnzyme inhibition and metabolic actionsSpices of interestFood processing and…
Health Benefits and Nutritional Value of Mamey Sapote
IntroductionWhat is mamey sapote?Nutrient compositionAntioxidant and anti-inflammatory propertiesPotential metabolic health benefitsEffects on digestive healthTraditional uses and cultural contextEmerging…
How a vegan diet can help prevent and manage cancer, and the foods to focus on
The benefits of a vegan diet are well documented. From promoting a healthy weight and reducing our risk…
Which breads are best — and the ‘healthy’ kind you should avoid
Bread is, well, on a roll. Though the average price of bread rose about 2.2% in the last…
Supplements you shouldn’t take with coffee because it’s a waste
It could be your best shot at a productive day. Coffee offers a bevy of health perks, from…
6 Foods to Stock Up On This January for Healthy Aging, According to Dietitians
Reviewed by Dietitian Kelly Plowe, M.S., RD Getty Images. EatingWell design. Aging looks different for everyone. While some…
6 storecupboard superfoods that don’t cost very much at all
We all know that Christmas is an expensive time of year. With presents to buy and travel to…
Celebrity chef shares fire cider recipe for better immunity
As we make our way through the peak pestilence of cold and flu season, a celebrity chef swears…
Polyphenols are the next big thing in nutrition — but what are they?
We all know that eating more plants is a good idea — and most of us think that’s…
Walnuts > Supplements? Why Getting Antioxidants From Real Food Beats Pricey Pills
(© sharafmaksumov – stock.adobe.com) In A Nutshell Why it matters: Oxidants—including highly reactive free radicals—damage proteins, fats, and DNA;…
Oxalates, Lectins, And “Toxic” Vegetables
Certain natural plant compounds can interfere with nutrient absorption or cause symptoms in sensitive people, but preparation, balance,…