by admin | Apr 7, 2023 | Nutrition, Other Nutrition, The Power of Plants
Seed cycling is a holistic, nutrition-based approach that some evidence suggests may help support a normal balance of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. Though you might see influencers posting about the “trend” of seed cycling, this practice has a long...
by admin | Mar 31, 2023 | Elite Nutrition, Nutrition, Other Nutrition, Sports Nutrition, Vitamins & Supplements
BCAAs (short for branched-chain amino acids) may sound exotic, but you consume them every time you eat any food containing protein, including meat, eggs, nuts, seeds, and legumes, says registered dietitian Trista Best, MPH, RD, LD. Amino acids play roles in functions...
by admin | Feb 23, 2023 | Nutrition, Nutrition Facts, Other Nutrition
You may already know a little something about the health benefits of ginger. Ever sip on ginger ale when you had a bellyache as a kid? It wasn’t only the bubbles that may have calmed your tummy; the spicy ginger likely helped, too! Ginger, also known as Zingiber...
by admin | Feb 14, 2023 | Nutrition, Nutrition Facts, Other Nutrition
When you hear the letters “GI,” you may think of gastroenterology. But GI has another meaning in the health and wellness world: glycemic index. So what is the glycemic index, and should you account for it when deciding what foods to eat? Read on for an explanation of...
by admin | Jan 24, 2023 | Cooking Tips, Nutrition, Nutrition Facts, Other Nutrition
Flour alternatives made from ancient grains, nuts, and even fruit continue to take up shelf space next to all-purpose white and whole-wheat flours. And in many instances, these flour substitutes offer more nutrition than the usual options. But each of these different...