Smoothie Alchemy: How to Maximize Flavanol Absorption for Better Health
Are you a smoothie lover? Discover how blending the right ingredients can maximize flavanol absorption, boosting the health benefits you get from every sip.
November 26, 2023
Tag: bananas
5 Foods that Lower the Stress Hormone Cortisol Based on Science
Cortisol is a stress hormone that rises when your body is under stress. It serves a useful function, but when it stays up, it can cause health problems. Diet plays a role in managing cortisol, Here are five foods that lower cortisol according to science.
May 16, 2021
4 Natural Sports Drink Alternatives
What do you sip when you work out? Water? That’s fine for workouts of an hour or less – but what about longer ones? Skip the commercial sports drink and try one of these healthy sports drink alternatives.
June 19, 2016
Probiotics and Prebiotics: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter?
Probiotics are gut-friendly bacteria that offer health benefits. Good sources are yogurt with live cultures and other fermented foods like miso, tempeh and sauerkraut. What you may be less familiar with are prebiotics, the “food” probiotic need to survive. Find out more about the benefits of adding prebiotics to your diet and what the best sources are.
February 15, 2015
6 Pre-Workout Snacks to Boost Your Energy Level
If you’re trying to lose weight or sculpt your body, you know that quality workouts are essential. However, it can be tough to hit the gym if you don’t fuel up beforehand. You should always eat something nutritious as a way of preparing your body. Here are six pre-workout snacks to boost your energy level.
April 20, 2014
Can Resistant Starch Help You Lose Weight?
Can resistant starch help you lose weight? That’s what some preliminary research suggests. What is resistant starch, where do you find it and can it help you shed body fat? Find out more
January 27, 2013
Ten Fruits That Will Reduce Your Risk of Developing Cancer
We are constantly reminded to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, but we are not always told why. As it turns out, one of the major benefits that comes with eating lots of fruit is a substantially lowered risk of developing certain kind of cancers. Read on to find out which fruits have the most powerful anti-cancer properties, and to discover which fruits are correlated with a reduction in which cancers.
October 7, 2012
Chocolate Banana Muffins
These muffins are delightful! They are filled with chocolate goodness and warm bites of bananas!
July 7, 2012
June 7, 2012
Why Eating Bananas May Be Better Than a Sports Drink
Are you still sipping a sports drink to get your carbs and electrolytes during a long workout? You may be able to ditch the sports drink for fruit, more specifically, a banana. A new study shows that bananas have more going for them when it comes to replacing lost electrolytes and replenishing glycogen stores than
June 3, 2012
Protein packed Crepes/Pancakes
another way to add protien packed eggs to your breakfast!
April 7, 2012
July 16, 2011