With Tips to Improve the Taste If You’re Not a Fan Medically reviewed by Melissa Nieves, LND, RD Cottage cheese is a high-protein, low-calorie, low-fat food that can promote good health. It is rich in vitamins and minerals that support healthy bones and an increase in red blood cells. Eating it can help improve your gut health and support weight loss. This article describes the health benefits of cottage cheese and why it is worth eating. It includes how to […]
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Cottage cheese is a high-protein, low-calorie, low-fat food that can promote good health. It is rich in vitamins and minerals that support healthy bones and an increase in red blood cells. Eating it can help improve your gut health and support weight loss. This article describes the health benefits of cottage cheese and why it is worth eating. It includes how to purchase it, ways to enjoy it, and foods that provide equal rewards without dairy. Photo by Cathy Scola […]
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If you’ve been diagnosed with hypertension (the medical term for high blood pressure), your healthcare provider may recommend following the DASH diet. DASH stands for dietary approaches to stop hypertension. The DASH diet is an eating pattern that emphasizes heart healthy foods that are known to help reduce blood pressure levels. Your body has many mechanisms in place for regulating blood pressure levels, but factors like genetics, age, diet, and lifestyle choices can also influence your blood pressure. High blood […]
Are you going to automatically get fat from eating fat? No. There isn’t a single nutrient that will inherently make you fat when you eat them in reasonable amounts, and not in excess. In the 1950s, the “saturated fat causes heart disease” hypothesis was born. This stirred up lots of fear about saturated fat that still exists even to this day, yet now we understand that there are more factors to the role saturated fat plays in our diet. From […]
The average American consumed about 14.3 pounds of yogurt in 2021. And is that any surprise? This dairy product is remarkably versatile—you can use it as a base for your morning bowl of granola, as a convenient portable snack for work, as a healthy dessert, or even as a base for a homemade salad dressing or marinade. Plus, nowadays, there are more options than ever to choose from, from Greek to Icelandic skyr, full-fat to non-fat, and high-protein to lactose-free. […]
What are fats? Well, the body utilises fat as a fuel source. It is the major storage form of energy in the body. Fats are vital macro nutrients that serve as a concentrated source of energy in the body. They play a vital role in cell structure, hormone production and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. A healthy person requires to add up moderate amount of fat in their diet routine. However, fat is high in calories it […]
Nuts are a tasty, convenient treat that can be enjoyed on all kinds of diets — from keto to vegan. Despite being high in fat, they have many impressive health and weight benefits. Here are the top 8 health benefits of eating nuts. Nuts are seed kernels that are widely used in cooking or eaten on their own as a snack. They’re high in fat and calories. They contain a hard, inedible outer shell that usually needs to be cracked […]
Fat is essential for good health, but some fats are better than others. Here are some of the best healthy fat foods to add to your shopping list. It’s not 1996 anymore, and fat isn’t the enemy — so it’s time to embrace healthy fat foods. These foods are whole food sources of good-for-you fats like monounsaturated fat and omega-3 fat. They also all happen to be delicious. Here are seven of the healthiest fatty foods you can include in […]
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The DASH diet is a nutritional intervention for lowering blood pressure. “DASH” stands for “Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.” The DASH diet generally emphasizes a high intake of fruits, vegetables, low-fat or nonfat dairy, nuts, seeds, lentils, beans, and whole grains. It limits the consumption of red and processed meat, sweets, soda, and sodium (salt). This article will explore the ins and outs of the DASH diet, including its health benefits and how it compares to the Mediterranean diet. A […]
Dive Brief: Consumers are looking for specific health and wellness benefits from their food and beverages, placing that above sustainability, according to Tastewise’s 2023 trend report. New flavors in both condiments and desserts are increasing in popularity, with consumers looking for functional floral and botanical tastes. Traditional Latin American beverages also are likely to see a bump in 2023 — especially if they’re tied to familiar flavors in the U.S., like strawberry and melon. While health and wellness and international […]
