6 Foods You Should Always Cook
There’s a widely held debate about whether it’s healthier to cook foods or eat them raw. Which side is right? In this article, you’ll discover six types of food you should always cook and why.
August 5, 2018
Tag: foods
Why There Is No “Best” Diet
Is there a best diet? We’re each unique and what works for one person isn’t necessarily beneficial for another. What’s most important is to stick with what works for you.
July 8, 2018
Plant Sterols: Do These Natural Compounds in Plants Have Health Benefits?
Plant sterols – what are they and do they have health benefits? Get the scoop on these plant fats you find in small amounts in whole foods but higher quantities in fortified foods. Do you need them in your diet?
May 26, 2018
Three Types of Foods We Crave and Why
Do you have food cravings? Most food cravings fall into three categories. Which of these categories do you fall in to?
January 14, 2018
5 of the Worst Ingredients in Processed Foods
Processed foods have earned a bad reputation, partially for the ingredients they contain. Here are five of the worst ingredients you commonly find in processed and packaged foods.
April 23, 2017
What Causes Food Addiction?
You’ve heard about people being addicted to nicotine or other drugs – but what about food addiction? Can you be addicted to food in the same way people are addicted to other substances? Find out why food may be as addictive as drugs and what foods are most likely to be addictive.
January 8, 2017
Can You Get All the Nutrients You Need from a Plant-Based Diet?
Plants contain phytonutrients that meat and dairy lack. You might wonder whether you can get all of the nutrients your body needs with a plant-based diet. Find out.
October 9, 2016
5 Factors That Affect Satiety
Some meals are more satiating than others – but have you ever wondered why? This article talks about five factors that impact how satiating a food is and why some foods fill you up more than others.
October 2, 2016
Does the Texture of a Food Influence How Much You Eat?
No doubt, a food’s aroma and appearance influence how much we want to eat it and how much we ultimately consume – but what about its texture? A new study suggests that a food’s texture may influence how much we eat of it.
July 10, 2016
Eating Healthy and Still Not Losing Weight? Here’s Why
You’ve revamped your diet and eliminated processed foods, but you’re still not losing weight. What gives? A new study adds insight as to why eating healthy doesn’t always lead to weight loss. Find out more.
January 17, 2016
Are Calorie Counts on Food Labels Accurate?
Do you glance at the calorie counts when buying a packaged food? Have you ever wondered whether the number you’re seeing is really accurate? Find out why you shouldn’t place too much stock in calorie food labels and how to be a smarter shopper.
May 10, 2015
Food Trends: Are Americans Eating Healthier Now?
No doubt, there’s more awareness of nutrition and the role it plays in health – but knowing what’s healthy doesn’t translate into benefits until you put it into action. Are Americans eating healthier now than they did 10 years ago? Discover what foods we’re eating more of now than 10 years ago and what the upcoming food trends are predicted to be.
December 21, 2014