In today’s fitness-conscious world, protein is a buzzword that dominates discussions about nutrition, muscle gain, and weight loss. Some believe we do not get enough protein, and others argue that protein supplements are essential for optimal health. But amidst all the opinions, do we truly understand what protein does, why we need it, and how […] More
Clinical trials on Quorn show that it can improve satiety and help control cholesterol, blood sugar, and insulin levels. You may have heard about meats made from wheat protein (like Field Roast sausages and Upton’s bacon seitan), meats made from soybean protein (like the Impossible Whopper and Gardein’s wings), and meats made from pea protein […] More
Finding nutritious, high-protein snacks that fit into a busy lifestyle can be challenging. While most people know that protein helps keep you full and supports muscle health, they often struggle to find snack ideas that are both delicious and easy to prepare at home. Relying on store-bought snacks can be tempting, but they usually contain […] More
Laboratory models suggest that extreme doses of heme iron may be detrimental, but what about the effects of nutritional doses in humans? In muscle meat, there is a heme protein that contributes to, well, the meaty taste of meat. There’s also a heme protein in the roots of soybean plants that can be churned out […] More
Antibiotics have transformed modern medicine. They save millions of lives by effectively fighting bacterial infections. However, while they eliminate harmful bacteria, they do not distinguish between good and bad bacteria, which can disrupt gut health. This has led to increasing discussions on when to take probiotics when taking antibiotics to minimize digestive side effects and […] More
Should You Use Refined or Unrefined Avocado Oil? I mean, usually, everything unrefined is better and healthier, right? Less processing, more nutrients—it just sounds like the obvious choice. But is that really the case with avocado oil too? I decided to look into this, and yes, unrefined avocado oil does have more nutrients than the […] More
Is heme just an innocent bystander in the link between meat intake and breast cancer, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure? In an editorial in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the chair of nutrition at Harvard pointed out that many plant-based meats, such as burgers made by Beyond Meat and Impossible […] More
Losing weight can be an uphill battle, and for women, the challenge is often compounded by hormonal fluctuations, metabolic differences, and lifestyle factors. From PCOS and menopause to pregnancy and thyroid imbalances, many biological elements make it harder for women to shed excess weight. Even with a well-structured diet and consistent exercise, some still struggle […] More
The influenza virus has existed for millions of years as an innocuous intestinal virus of wild ducks. What turned a harmless waterborne duck virus into a killer? In his classic book Bird Flu: A Virus of Our Own Hatching, Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM, founder of NutritionFacts.org and New York Times Best-Selling author, traces the human […] More
You might believe you are eating adequately in terms of quantity and quality, but then you might still experience a lot of fatigue and irritation. You may wonder, Am I actually eating enough? This could very well be due to not meeting your calorie requirements each day, which can lead to several health consequences and […] More
There are so many ways we eat potatoes—baked, mashed, hashed, fried, scalloped, roasted, and more—but should we be eating them at all? Potatoes and Diabetes In 2006, the Harvard Nurses’ Health Study, which had followed the diets and diseases of tens of thousands of women for 20 years, found that greater potato intake was associated […] More
Probiotics have become a buzzword in relation to gut health. They are often marketed as a solution to digestive issues and overall well-being. But one question keeps popping up—do probiotics make you poop? If you have ever started taking probiotics and noticed changes in your bowel movements, you are not alone. Many people wonder if […] More
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