Nutrition Archive

Tofu: the Vegan Superfood that Fights Cancer and Relieves Menopause Symptoms?

Tofu, also called bean curd, has gained popularity over the years, especially as a vegetarian- and vegan-approved source of protein. Some consider it a controversial ingredient; while some praise it as a health-promoting superfood, others ...

Why Eating Dirt (aka Soil-Based Organisms) Should Be Part of Your Daily Routine

The following is an adapted excerpt from my book "Eat Dirt: Why Leaky Gut May Be the Root Cause of Your Health Problems and 5 Surprising Steps to Cure It" (Harper Wave) Is eating dirt part ...

What Is Allspice? Benefits, Uses, Substitutes & More

If your kitchen is usually stocked with a variety of herbs and spices, allspice may be one that you don't typically get lots of use out of. While most people associate allspice with recipes like ...

Kumquat: the Antioxidant-Rich Fruit that Boosts Immunity & Support Digestion

Although only a tad bit bigger than an olive, the kumquat manages to provide a powerful punch of nutrients. Hailing from the same family of plants as the orange, kumquats are one of the best ...

Papaya Benefits Digestion, Heart Health & More

Christopher Columbus was known to call papaya the “fruit of the angels.” This orange-colored, melon-like fruit is part of the Caricaceae family of plants and grows on the Carica papaya tree. It's native to southern Mexico and ...

Sea Moss: Benefits of a New Superfood

You may have heard about the sea moss "superfood" recently. It's being touted as an immune-boosting, skin-healing, digestive aid, but like most declared superfoods, sea moss has actually been consumed for centuries. Although the research on ...

Figs Nutrition: The Anticancer, Fiber-Rich, Antibacterial Powerhouse

You probably associate figs with the extremely popular fig newton, which if we're being perfectly honest is not the healthiest of options. While you shouldn't make a habit of eating those packaged fig goodies, figs ...

Is Peanut Oil Good or Bad for Health? Separating Fact vs. Fiction

Peanut oil is a popular choice for fried foods thanks to its low cost, versatility and high smoke point. Interestingly enough, it's also been linked to some health benefits, including improved heart health and better ...

Mangosteen Benefits for Fighting Cancer & Boosting Heart Health

Most of us know what a mango is and what mango nutrition provides, but have you ever heard of a mangosteen? You're forgiven if you haven't, as this Southeast Asian fruit was banned in the ...

Poppy Seeds: Healthy, Beneficial Food or Potential Opiate?

The poppy plant (species name Papaver somniferum) has been valued for its ability to produce medicinal oil and seeds for thousands of years by civilizations around the world. The ancient Greeks and Romans even documented their ...