Diet and Nutrition

Unlike some vitamins and nutrients, you actually need quite a bit of protein for optimal health – so without eating more, let’s look at 13 foods (meat and veggie) that will deliver a bigger protein punch.

You might’ve heard of some of these foods, or have seen them at your local grocery store, but have paid no mind to them. Turns out that many of them are packed with goodness, and are definitely worth a try. Not only are many of them filled with vitamins and nutrients, many of them actually […]

When you hear the words barley water, some people may make a connection to beer. But the main difference is that barley water hasn’t gone through a fermentation process, so there’s no alcohol content. And it turns out, there can be many health benefits associated with drinking it regularly!

Medical experts deem electrolytes essential for good reason. These major nutrients (calcium, sodium, magnesium, chloride, potassium, and phosphate) aid numerous vital bodily functions—such muscle function; blood pressure stability, blood clotting; maintenance of fluids, bones and teeth; nerve signaling; and heartbeat regulation. However, an electrolyte imbalance can trigger a domino effect of negative and even deadly […]

Fish in your beer? Bug shells in red yogurt, candy, and ice cream? Ewwww, processed foods contain some pretty gross ingredients. Thankfully, this infographic from FoodPackagingLabels.net is alerting consumers to some of the nastier additives in many popular foods. So the next time you go shopping, make sure to take a thorough look at the labels of your favorite […]

As environmental scientists try to pinpoint the issue, agriculturalists point to impacts of a world without bees and what that means for the future of food and health. Here are 6 sticky facts on health and honeybees!