Spinach is low in calories and full of essential nutrients that our bodies need. The antioxidants in spinach include flavonoids which, according to an article on the Whole Foods website, has been proven in older studies to help ward off breast cancer. “A study on adult women living in New...
While the age-old adage of ‘calories in – calories out’ is still the cornerstone of managing weight, which high calorie foods are actually good for you? There are certain high-calorie foods that are rammed with good stuff and can actually help you slim down. Here’s five of our favou...
Steingerdur Olafsdottir's doctoral thesis focuses on the presence of food in the popular Swedish children's TV show Bolibompa. Healthy foods dominated in the Swedish-produced parts of the show, whereas the other parts also displayed high-calorie and low-nutrient foods. Olafsdottir analysed all...
A goal for weight management is to provide dietary strategies that are sustainable and have moderate energy intake. Consuming a low-ED diet is one strategy that emphasizes intake of nutrient-dense foods like fruits and vegetables and allows individuals to control hunger, feel full, and eat a sat...
Fats are the most calorie-dense macronutrient, so vegan recipes for vegan weight gain should not be low fat. Luckily, there are many high fat vegan foods to add to a high calorie vegan dinner. These include olive oil, coconut, avocado, nuts, seeds, etc. I’m going to cover these in ...
If you want to blame nuts for weight gain, it looks like that will fall squarely on their high fat and calorie characteristics. You will hear many health bloggers advocating for an anti-lectin or lectin free diet. That’s hilarious because there’s no such thing!
For anyone adding extra protein to their diet, pay attention to where your protein is coming from. Protein sources that are leaner (like poultry andfish) and plant-based (like legumes and nuts) are nutrient-dense. But meat and dairy, which provide a lot of protein, deliver a lot of satu...
Like many other legumes, pinto beans are nutrient-dense and low in fat, making them an integral addition to a healthy diet. Pinto beans are very high in protein as well as amino acids, which your body uses to build and repair muscle, per theMayo Clinic. ...
The alkaline diet includes fresh, nutrient-dense foods that are good for you. It doesn’t allow for added sugars or other junk foods that lack nutritional value. Though the science of the alkaline diet falls short, the eating habits it promotes can still offer health benefits. ...
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