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Super Health Starts Here You've heard about the impressive health benefits of polyphenols, but what are they exactly and where do you get them? Info here. For a long time, dietitians told us we needed 4 to 6 servings of fruits and vegetables a day to stay healthy. Then, a couple of years later...

As a general rule, the closer you can eat something in it’s natural form, the healthier it is for you. That is definitely true when you compare a grilled chicken breast to a McNugget. The exception might be fruits and vegetables. An Australian study, published in the International Journal Of...

When it comes to veggies, it's very important to break down and soften the exterior wall prior to eating them. With leafy greens and broccoli, make sure you cut, dice, or shred them and let them sit for 10 minutes. When plants are damaged, they release polyphenols to prevent further damage to...

Every year, farmers dump about 1.3 million pounds of pesticides on U.S. crops. That equates to about 6 pounds of tumor-growing pesticides on every acre of farmland. Of the 35,000 registered pesticides used in this country, fewer than 21% have been tested for carcinogenicity. Fewer than 10% have...

Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi are nutrient dense. One compound that's found in cruciferous vegetables, glucobrassicin, gets broken down and converted to Indole-3-Carbinol (I3C). I3C then gets rapidly converted into various other...

The Truth About Pesticides and Mortality Eating a lot of fruits and vegetables lowers all-cause mortality. People who consume a wide variety of them are far less likely to suffer from various chronic diseases. And science figured this out long before organic produce was being mass consumed...

People used to fry up vegetables and the world was a tasty, happy place. Then some dietitian schmucks told us that frying was no good and that we should instead (shudder) boil vegetables. But that turned out to deplete them of too many nutrients, in addition to making them taste like an old...

by Jenn Sinrich From weight loss to clearer skin, keto has been praised by many for its quick and noticeable results. However, eating a high-fat, practically carb-free diet doesn’t come completely without consequences. There are certain nutrients keto eaters tend to fall short on. One...

BUILD MUSCLE WITH PLANTS The average person knows they're supposed to eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Exactly why they're supposed to eat more, they probably don't know. And they probably don't think eating more plants will help them build muscle. Sure, they might have some understanding...

Named the best overall diet by U.S. News and World Report for eight consecutive years, the DASH diet tends to fly under the radar. Although there aren’t any celebrities endorsing the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Diet, many doctors and registered dietitians applaud it. Developed by...

Healthy eating is a year-round thing, but January is often the time we take stock of our habits and commit to changing them for the better. This can be a positive thing, since motivation is contagious and taking care of yourself is always a great goal. The best way to lose weight and keep it off...

Is there a correlation between the amount of time you spend at the gym and the number of calories you consume? Yes, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Obesity. Researchers followed 2,680 adults who participated in aerobic exercise training for 15 weeks and found...

If you’re trying to sneak more veggies into your diet, swapping regular potato chips for veggie chips might seem like an easy fix. Not only are vegetables packed with fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, but we know consuming a variety of them on a regular basis can help reduce risk for...

Nobody wants piping hot soup on the steamiest days, but a chilled bowl of soup on a hot summer’s day can be a refreshing treat. Cold soup may also help control your appetite, with the happy side effect of supporting your weight-loss goals. Research shows when people begin a meal by eating...

Eating meat and eating vegetables don?t have to be mutually exclusive, obviously. While getting protein from meat is important, vegetables offer loads of fiber and nutrients and should get at least equal billing. If you start putting the same amount of love into your vegetables, salads and...

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aristotoo / Getty Frozen vegetables are a miracle, especially for people with busy schedules who can’t fathom the idea of sautéing fresh spinach or roasting cauliflower at the end of a long workday. But while that ice-cold block of broccoli may cut down on your cooking and cleanup time, does it...

To bulk up your body with muscle, learn to bulk up your diet with vegetables. Low in calories, vegetables also provide a host of nutrients that are otherwise deficient in many bodybuilding diets, including fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. Most bodybuilders acknowledge the crucial...

Roast Chicken with Preserved Lemon & Braised Vegetables 6 servings, with some leftovers Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 2 3/4 hours Ingredients 2 preserved lemons, cut in half 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 3/4 teaspoon salt substitute 1 4-pound chicken, giblets removed 2 cups baby...

Thought id post this up for Hanzo per the discussion we were having in another thread. 8) ;D DIM and Testosterone: Does the Indole-3-Carbinol in Cruciferous Vegetables Lower Estrogen and Boost T? Ali Kuoppala 02/08/2015 DIM (3,3′-diindonylmethane) is a naturally occurring byproduct of...