Macronutrients
The Underrated Breakfast Ingredient You Should Add To Eggs For Extra Protein – Health Digest
Svetikd/Getty Images Eggs may be soft food, but they’re not soft when it comes to their protein content. Just one large egg contains 6.24 grams of protein, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That’s pretty appealing if you’re trying to achieve the recommended daily protein intake of […]
What Happens When You Eat A Whole Pound Of Ground Beef (And How Much Protein You’ll Get) – Health Digest
Natalia Lebedinskaia/Getty Images What can’t you do with a pound of ground beef? Ground beef adds protein to your bolognese sauce and a lot of protein to your favorite chili recipe. Add an egg, bread crumbs, and some salt and pepper to a pound of ground beef […]
Why The White Spots On Top Of A Loaf Of Bread Could Pose A Risk To Your Health – Health Digest
Fcafotodigital/Getty Images When it comes to buying bread, there are a few things to consider. First of all, what kind of bread do you prefer from a taste standpoint? And of course, you want to factor in the nutritional factors. While many of us may have fond […]
Drinking Too Much Fruit Juice Has A Little-Known Effect On Your Stroke Risk – Health Digest
Goran13/Getty Images Based on data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 5.6% of adults reach for fruit beverages daily. However, drinking more than a glass of fruit juice may lead to an unwanted — and life-threatening — side effect. According to a recently released study, drinking […]
Sourdough Bread Has An Unexpected Amount Of Protein – Health Digest
Kathrin Ziegler/Getty Images Staying home during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic inspired many amateur bakers to spend more time in the kitchen. A popular trend was sourdough bread, which isn’t made from store-bought yeast but a homemade starter. The starter uses just flour and a […]
Eating Egg Whites Every Day Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Kidney Health – Health Digest
Manny Rodriguez/Getty Images According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 35.5 million U.S. adults are living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), and 90% of those people aren’t even aware that they have it. If kidney disease is left untreated, it not only affects the kidney’s […]
The Cruciferous Vegetable That Can Lower Blood Pressure And Reduce Your Cancer Risk At The Same Time – Health Digest
Noel Hendrickson/Getty Images Cruciferous vegetables are worth adding to your diet. However, there’s one beneficial cruciferous vegetable that stands out if you’re trying to control your blood pressure and lower your risk of cancer: bok choy. Bok choy is brimming with nutritional attributes. A cup of bok choy […]
Drinking Apple Cider Every Day Has A Little-Known Effect On A Man’s Prostate Health – Health Digest
Monty Rakusen/Getty Images The cooler months of autumn bring the warming taste of apple cider. Unlike apple juice that’s available year-round, apple cider has a shorter shelf life because it’s often unfiltered and unpasteurized. That’s why apple cider is darker and cloudier than regular apple juice. An […]
The Healthiest Way To Cook Eggs If You Have High Blood Pressure – Health Digest
Jelena Zelen/Shutterstock According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 48% of individuals who are age 18 and above contend with high blood pressure. Though medication can help control elevated blood pressure in some people, switching to a blood pressure-friendly diet like […]
The Amount Of Protein In An Egg Yolk Might Surprise You – Health Digest
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock For years, people nixed their egg yolks in their omelets and egg casseroles in hopes of reducing the cholesterol in their favorite dishes. The yolk of a typical large egg contains 185 milligrams of cholesterol, whereas egg whites have zero cholesterol. Bodybuilders will […]