Macronutrients
Green Beans Have An Unexpected Amount Of Protein – Health Digest
There’s a reason why your mother told you not to forget the green beans on your plate while you focused on everything else but the superfood. They may not taste as amazing as mashed potatoes (although this depends on how you make them and varied palates, of course), but they come packed with a whole […]
Eating The Same Foods Every Day Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Sleep – Health Digest
The 2013 article in Appetite said that a deficiency in certain nutrients was linked to specific sleep durations. Shorter sleep was linked to a lower intake of vitamin C, tap water, lutein, zeaxanthin, lycopene, and selenium. Longer sleep (more than 9 hours) was associated with lower intake of theobromine and choline. Alcohol was linked to […]
What Happens To Your Gut When You Eat Olive Oil Every Day – Health Digest
The gut microbiome and how the “good” and “bad” bacteria within it live in harmony is a burgeoning topic of interest in science. From what we do know, a healthy gut improves your immune system, protects you from heart disease, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, and cancer, and also has a role to play in your mood. Per […]
When You Eat Fruit Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Metabolism – Health Digest
Although there are some fruits that contain a decent amount of protein (like guavas, avocados, jackfruit, and kiwi), fruits can’t be considered a good source of protein in and of themselves. The problem with fruitarian diets is the significant lack of protein in them. Not only does protein have a higher thermic effect than carbs […]
Our Nutritionist Explains How To Curb Your Persistent Sugar Cravings – Health Digest
Your sugar craving could stem from your need for energy, says the Cleveland Clinic. Your body learns that the taste of something sweet also gives plenty of fuel when you need it. When you’re hungry, you reach for this fast fuel rather than wait for something more healthy. “Mentally, people could feel like it provides […]
Add This Unexpected Meat To Your Diet For The Best Sleep Ever – Health Digest
Puhhha/Getty Images We’ve all had that week where we’re running on fumes and it’s been one sleepless night after another. You know you need a hard reset in the form of a solid snooze, but you just can’t seem to get in those 8 hours. Whether it’s your to-do list running through your head or […]
Here’s What Happens To Your Poop When You Eat Fruit Every Day – Health Digest
If processed or fast food has been the bulk of your diet for a while, suddenly incorporating a ton of fruit into your diet might have you running to the bathroom more often. Fructose, the sugar found in fruit, can sometimes work as a laxative for your body because it stimulates your gut. Fructose could give […]
This Plant-Based Protein Packs A Punch Of Iron – Health Digest
The National Institutes of Health says that women over 50 and all adult men need at least 8 milligrams of iron a day. Women aged 19 to 50 need 18 milligrams, and pregnant women need 27 milligrams. A cup of lentils or a cup of white beans will both give you 6.6 milligrams of iron, […]
Potatoes Have An Unexpected Amount Of Protein – Health Digest
Are all potatoes equal when it comes to protein content? Here’s what we found when we took a look at some of the numbers. In a 100-gram serving of unsalted, cooked sweet potato with the skin intact, you’ll get 2.01 grams of protein (via USDA). That’s even more than the 1.87 grams you’ll find in […]
What Happens To Your Bones If You Don’t Eat Enough Protein – Health Digest
Not getting enough protein can impact our bones throughout childhood as well as adulthood. According to experts at the International Osteoporosis Foundation, inadequate protein consumption during childhood inhibits the release and functioning of a hormone known as Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF-1). IGF-1 helps the body better absorb calcium and phosphate, two minerals that are essential […]