Striking the balance between vibrant, versatile and delicious, sweet potatoes have become a pretty common component of the modern diet. From sweet potato fries to casseroles, pies and beyond, there are a…
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Alkaline Diet: the Key to Longevity and Fighting Chronic Disease?
A popular diet that touts longevity benefits and staving off disease is the mostly plant-based alkaline diet. A 2012 review published in the Journal of Environmental Health found that achieving pH balance…
Vegan Diet Beginner’s Guide and Food List
Vegans choose to follow a vegan diet that avoids eating all animal products for a combination of reasons, which typically include aiming for better health, increased weight loss, protection against chronic disease,…
Military Diet Plan for Weight Loss? Potential Benefits vs. Dangers
Supporters of the very low-calorie “military diet” claim that you can lose up to 10 pounds in less than one week if you follow the diet precisely. Can you actually lose 10…
Top Vegan Omega-3 Sources & How to Get Into the Diet
There’s no doubt that omega-3 fatty acids are absolutely essential to health. They play a role in nearly every aspect of health, with omega-3 benefits ranging from reduced inflammation to decreased bone…
Sugar-Free Diet: How (and Why) to Move Toward a No-Sugar Diet
How much sugar per day do Americans consume? According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, average sugar consumption in America is around 17 grams per day of added sugar, or 270…
Nightshade Vegetables and Fruits: Avoid or Include in Your Diet?
You may have heard that some people avoid “nightshades” like eggplant, peppers and tomatoes. Why on earth would you avoid such nutrient-rich vegetables? Is this a fad diet or are nightshades dangerous?…
How an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Helped Me Reverse Chronic Health Conditions
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Gastritis Diet Treatment Plan: What Foods to Eat & Avoid
While indigestion is common for many Americans, particularly given the standard American diet, if you’re having burning sensations in or above your stomach, stomachaches or pains, feeling nauseous or vomiting, or constantly…
What Is Trans Fat? How to Remove It from Your Diet
We know the body needs healthy fats to run at an optimal level. The problem is the standard American diet contains far too many trans fat foods and artificial ingredients. Americans consume…