Nutrition
Here’s How Much Protein Is Hiding In Your Plate Of Sweet Potatoes – Health Digest
Even though the 3.6 grams of protein in a sweet potato seems kind of low, a medium, baked white potato (173 grams) also has 3.6 grams of protein. You might think eating white potatoes instead of sweet potatoes makes an even swap in terms of protein content, but these potatoes have less in common than […]
Drinking Milk Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Sex Drive – Health Digest
Another unexpected effect that whole-fat dairy consumption can have on sexual health has to do with how it raises bad cholesterol (LDL) levels in your body. High cholesterol and low sex drive are typically related, both in men and women. While you may have already known that high cholesterol levels impact blood flow to the penis and […]
Avoid Eating Avocados If You Have This Medical Condition – Health Digest
Not everyone with the medical condition has to completely avoid avocados, according to registered dietician nutritionist Kellsey Reed (via Patients Like Me). “Avocados are packed with fiber, healthy fats, and potassium. Fiber and healthy fats are great additions to a kidney-friendly diet because they help to manage your blood sugars, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and gut […]
The Unexpected Cheese That Has More Calcium Than A Glass Of Milk – Health Digest
It’s on your pizza, in your Caprese salad, and melting out of your fried cheese sticks. Yes, you guessed it — mozzarella cheese. Derived from either cow’s milk or buffalo’s milk, what makes mozzarella cheese so unique is its elasticity, which is born from a careful heating and cooling process that involves the right amount of […]
Eating Peanut Butter Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Sex Drive – Health Digest
Believe it or not, this creamy spread may help kick-start libido. “Nuts and seeds contain L-tyrosine, often referred to as tyrosine, and when tyrosine is broken down, it converts to dopamine,” registered dietitian nutritionist Kylene Bogden told Well+Good; and the same article lists peanuts as also being a good source of tyrosine. According to 2010 […]
What Happens To Your Gut Health When You Eat Lots Of Eggs – Health Digest
Eggs are often recommended by gut health doctors because they are affordable and packed full of gut-friendly nutrients like vitamins A and D, omega-3 fatty acids, and the amino acid methionine. If you were privy to the research surrounding the choline content in eggs and the idea that it increases the production of trimethylamine-n-oxide, or TMAO, in […]
What You Need To Know Before Trying TikTok-Famous HUM Nutrition – Health Digest
When you try HUM Nutrition, you’ll be getting relatively clean products. HUM Nutrition is certified by the Clean Label Project, which means the products are free from heavy metals and pesticide residues. Products are also free from genetically modified ingredients, according to the Non-GMO Project. HUM Nutrition supplements are also free of the “Tricky 12,” […]
When You Eat Peanut Butter Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Muscles – Health Digest
According to registered dietician Dana Ellis Hunnes (via Men’s Health), the calories in the spread can also work in your favor regarding muscle health. “So many people focus on protein, don’t get enough calories, and then wonder why they have trouble gaining muscle. It’s because we really need both,” shared the expert. There are 190 calories in […]
These Are The Best Proteins To Eat To Speed Up Your Metabolism – Health Digest
A boost in metabolism through the protein in eggs could result in a leaner body. A 2022 article in Clinical Nutrition looked at the diets of more than 300 college students and found that those who ate more than five eggs a week had lower BMI, waist circumference/height, and body fat percentage. They also had […]
Turns Out Eating This Popular Carb Can Help You Drift Off To Sleep With Ease – Health Digest
It seems the Japanese studies were mainly focused on the sleep-friendly properties of white rice, as that’s the more popularly consumed type of rice in Japan. White rice has a glycemic index (GI) of 72, which is considered high. The researchers of the 2014 study hypothesize that high-GI foods boost the presence of the amino acid […]