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4 days ago | 
health.com | Lindsey Desoto |Nick Blackmer
alvarez / Getty Images All fruits are healthy. However, some fruits have higher concentrations of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and protective plant compounds linked to better health. These fruits are called “superfruits.” Some examples of fruits high in nutrients include berries, melons, and pomegranates. 1. Blueberries Blueberries are a small but mighty superfruit packed with nutrients.
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5 days ago | 
businessandamerica.com | Lindsey Desoto
Increasing your daily protein intake can help you lose weight. Protein is a macronutrient the body uses to build and maintain the health of bones, muscle, and skin. How much you need depends on factors like age, gender, body size, and activity level. Adding more protein-rich foods to your diet can help increase satiety (fullness). This may lead you to consume fewer calories overall, resulting in weight loss.
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5 days ago | 
businessandamerica.com | Lindsey Desoto
Iron is a mineral needed to produce hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells. Hemoglobin delivers oxygen from the lungs to the rest of your body. Iron is also essential for healthy skin, hair, and nails. Sometimes people can have trouble getting enough iron, leading to fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath. The best dietary sources of iron include red meat, poultry, and green vegetables. Many fruits, like dried apricots, watermelon, and dates, can contribute to your daily intake.
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1 week ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Lindsey Desoto
Olive oil, a key component of the Mediterranean diet, is loaded with healthy fats and compounds with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties known to promote good health. Despite the ongoing debate about dietary fats and health, evidence shows that swapping saturated fats like coconut oil with olive oil is a smart choice for better health.
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1 week ago | 
health.com | Lindsey Desoto |Aviv Joshua
istetiana / Getty Images Iron is a mineral needed to produce hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells. Hemoglobin delivers oxygen from the lungs to the rest of your body. Iron is also essential for healthy skin, hair, and nails. Sometimes people can have trouble getting enough iron, leading to fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath. The best dietary sources of iron include red meat, poultry, and green vegetables.
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1 week ago | 
health.com | Lindsey Desoto |Barbie Cervoni
Brothers91 / Getty Images Increasing your daily protein intake can help you lose weight. Protein is a macronutrient the body uses to build and maintain the health of bones, muscle, and skin. How much you need depends on factors like age, gender, body size, and activity level. Adding more protein-rich foods to your diet can help increase satiety (fullness). This may lead you to consume fewer calories overall, resulting in weight loss.
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2 weeks ago | 
health.com | Lindsey DeSoto |Lindsey Desoto |Hannah Harper |Kayla Girgen
Tom Werner / Getty Images "Clean eating", at its core, means choosing more minimally processed and plant-based foods. Highly processed foods are limited or avoided. Most people who try to eat a clean diet do so to improve their health or promote weight loss. Since clean eating can be interpreted in many ways, it can be taken too far.
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2 weeks ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Lindsey DeSoto |Lindsey Desoto
Reaching for a late-night snack may not be as harmful as once thought, as long as it's healthy. Research found that the quality and portion size of your snack matter more than the timing. Nutrient-rich snacks under 340 calories, such as berries, nuts, or popcorn, are not associated with an increased health risk and can curb hunger without sabotaging your healthy eating habits or triggering heartburn. Nuts are rich in fiber, protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.
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2 weeks ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Lindsey DeSoto |Lindsey Desoto
Sweet potatoes and regular potatoes are nutritious and can fit into a balanced diet. Sweet potatoes have a slight nutritional edge due to their higher fiber and vitamin A content, while both types of potatoes offer antioxidants and essential nutrients. Cooking methods and portion sizes matter more than the type of potato when managing blood sugar and overall health. It is a common belief that sweet potatoes are healthier than regular potatoes.
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2 weeks ago | 
health.com | Lindsey DeSoto |Lindsey Desoto |Hannah Harper |Elizabeth Barnes
d3sign / Getty Images Sunflower oil is a type of seed oil made by pressing the seeds of the sunflower plant. It's used in commercial food preparation, cooking, and health and beauty products. Because it contains omega-6 fatty acids, sunflower oil is often criticized for causing inflammation. But it can offer several health benefits when consumed as part of a balanced diet. Is Sunflower Oil Healthy? Sunflower oil is a good source of vitamin E and is low in saturated fat.
