Nutrition Archives

Is Dark Chocolate Healthy? 5 Reasons to Indulge Your Sweet Tooth

Oct 24, 2018 · Chandra Johnson-Greene · Nutrition

The world’s love affair with chocolate has only grown over the years. We love it drizzled on ice cream, mixed with warm milk for a delicious beverage, or combined with nuts and caramel for a tempting treat. Chocolate remains one of our favorite indulgences; Americans eat around $18.27 billion worth … Read More

The Search for Healthy Hair Vitamins

Oct 22, 2018 · Cindy Foley · Nutrition

Hair vitamins in your diet are more important than any topical hair vitamins for a thick head of silky, shiny hair. After all, the only part of your hair that's living is the follicle, and it gets required hair vitamins through the hemoglobin in your blood (hint: adequate dietary iron intake … Read More

Bergamot Benefits? This Citrus Fruit’s Oils Can Relieve Anxiety and Raise HDL (“Good”) Cholesterol

Oct 22, 2018 · Kathleen Jade, ND · Nutrition

Bergamot is a small, pear-shaped citrus fruit that grows on small trees that are cultivated almost exclusively in coastal regions of southern Italy. It's sometimes referred to as the bergamot orange, although its resemblance is closer to that of a lime. Bergamot essential oil, made mainly from the peels, is … Read More

Bone Broth Benefits Your Joints, Gut, and More

Oct 17, 2018 · Jami Cooley, RN, CNWC · Nutrition

Every few years, a new "superfood" hits the internet and becomes all the craze. Now is unlike any other time as drinking bone broth for health benefits has become the latest fad on social media. But, is bone broth really healthy? The answer depends on how it is made. In … Read More

The Kombucha Craze: Health Benefits of a Popular Brew

Oct 15, 2018 · Daniel Pendick · Nutrition

Kombucha is a sweet, slightly bubbly, mildly acidic fermented tea reminiscent of sparkling cider. The ancient medicinal brew is one of the fastest-growing products in the "functional beverage" market, touting a rich mix of beneficial microorganisms and antioxidants. Proponents tout kombucha’s benefits for aiding in digestion, fighting harmful bacteria, reducing inflammation, … Read More

Is Organic Food Better for Your Health? Here’s What the Research Says.

Oct 9, 2018 · Daniel Pendick · Nutrition

Organic foods are widely available in supermarkets as well as specialty health food stores and farmer’s markets. People purchase organic fruits, vegetables, grains, and meats for a variety of reasons—among them the perceived benefits of organic food. Some studies suggest that organic produce and meat contain higher levels of nutrients … Read More

Is Popcorn Healthy? 4 Reasons Why You Should Eat It More Often

Oct 4, 2018 · Chandra Johnson-Greene · Nutrition

I can’t recall ever going to the movies with my family without buying a huge tub of hot, buttery popcorn. It’s the perfect companion to our favorite comedies, action flicks, and sob stories, and once you’ve had one handful, it’s hard to stop yourself from reaching for another. . . … Read More

The First Step to Healthier Eating

Oct 3, 2018 · Kathleen Jade, ND · Nutrition

Why do we overeat, even though we're aware of the importance of healthier eating? In our modern food environment, we are surrounded by an overabundance of highly processed and/or hyper-palatable foods, both of which encourage us to overeat. With highly processed foods that are stripped of fiber, we need to … Read More

Foods to Boost Immune System? A Nutrient-Packed Diet Is Your Best Bet

Sep 27, 2018 · Daniel Pendick · Nutrition

The human immune system works miracles every day. If a bacteria or virus sneaks in, the immune system can recognize it and dispatch special hunter-killer cells (and other cells to get rid of the bodies!). Over a lifetime, the immune system helps defend us against cancer. Cold and flu season? … Read More

Quince Fruit: Fall’s Best-Kept Secret

Sep 25, 2018 · Chandra Johnson-Greene · Nutrition

You may have read about it in a cookbook or even saw it at the grocery store, but chances are that you’ve never actually eaten a quince. Pronounced the same way as “quints,” this under-the-radar fruit resembles a strange-looking pear, and it’s delicious, versatile, and very healthy for you due … Read More

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