Nutrition Archive - Page 149 of 150

Vitamin B12 Injections: Benefits, Risks and Better Alternatives?

Vitamin B12 deficiency is believed to be one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in the world, especially among people taking stomach acid-altering medications and antibiotics frequently, along with the elderly and sometimes vegetarians/vegans. (1) For ...

Sick of Kale? Then Try These 25 Kale Recipes!

Because of kale's emergence in the past several years as a superfood and must-have ingredient in cafes throughout the country, the leafy green has become something of a punchline. But trendy or not, the health benefits ...

The SlimFast Diet: Why It’s Bad for You and What’s Better

Imagine a diet where you can magically slurp on drinks that leave you feeling full, so that you can enjoy a healthy, well-balanced meal later in the day. You'll sneak in a few snacks, lose ...

25 Crockpot Chicken Recipes for Easy, Delicious Meals or Snacks

When busy days call for easy meals, I love turning to the crockpot. While it's often used as a way to make healthy soups and stews, I love using my crockpot or slow cooker to prepare ...

Superbug in Chicken: Scientists Discover New MRSA Strain

A potentially lethal superbug in chicken shouldn't be on your mind as you whip up evening dinner, but maybe it should be. A study published in Clinical Infection Diseases finds people are now contracting MRSA from handling ...

20 Smoothie Bowl Recipes — the Trend Both Kids and Adults Love!

Smoothies are one of my favorite meals. They're portable, tasty and so simple to make! But have you enjoyed a smoothie bowl yet? These smoothies tend to be thicker than the usual recipes and are served ...

18 Healthy Lunches for Work for a More Energized Week

Back-to-school time isn't just for kids. The beginning of fall, when salad recipes don't quite hit the spot, is the perfect time for adults to recommit to healthy habits — it's like a second version ...

6-Step Checklist to Avoid the Worst Ingredients

Exercise and keeping an eye on daily calorie intake goes a long way in keeping you healthy, but to truly protect your well-being, you need to start actively avoiding the worst ingredients hiding out in ...

Amasai: Probiotic Beverage that Boosts Immunity and Gut Health

Amasai is traditional, fermented milk beverage that is very similar to kefir. It has the consistency of a liquid yogurt and a tart, fermented taste that let's you know it contains valuable probiotics. A nutritional staple ...

Coconut Kefir: The Probiotic Food that Improves Immunity and Digestion

Tabbed as an “it” health food of the 21st century, kefir — especially coconut kefir — contains many probiotic, bioactive compounds and as many as 30 strains of good bacteria that help fight against tumors, ...