Merve Ceylan

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20 Foods With More Potassium Than a Banana

1 week ago | health.com | Merve Ceylan |Hannah Harper |Kayla Girgen

samael334 / Getty Images Potassium is important for kidney, heart, muscle, and brain function. Low potassium levels can contribute to muscle weakness, high blood pressure, kidney stones, and loss of bone mass. Adults need 2,600-3,400 milligrams of potassium daily, depending on age, sex, and pregnancy or breastfeeding status. Bananas are a well-known source of potassium, but other foods are better sources of potassium.
Foods To Boost Your Potassium and Magnesium Intake

1 week ago | health.com | Merve Ceylan

Magnesium helps more than 300 processes in the body, while potassium helps balance the fluid inside the cells, maintaining a stable internal environment. Both minerals are crucial for muscle, nerve, bone, metabolic, and heart health. Your body does not produce magnesium or potassium, so it's important to get these essential minerals through foods and drinks in your diet. Many enzymes in your body require magnesium to function properly.
3 Reasons To Use Rose Water for Skin Health This Spring

2 weeks ago | health.com | Merve Ceylan |Susan Bard

bluestocking / Getty ImagesRose water, made by distilling rose petals, is used for its fragrance, skin benefits, medicinal purposes, and potential calming effects. It contains compounds with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. However, there is limited clinical evidence about its effectiveness for skin or other health benefits. Before you use it, test it for skin irritation due to potential allergic reactions.
Sugar vs. Sugar Alcohol: Which Is Better for You?

3 weeks ago | health.com | Merve Ceylan

HandmadePictures / Getty Images Sugars occur naturally in some foods, such as honey, fruits, and milk. Table sugar is industrially produced from sugar cane and sugar beets. Sugar alcohols are a type of sweetener that contains fewer calories than sugar. They are commonly added to sugar-free food products. Consuming both sugar and sugar alcohols in large amounts can lead to side effects and health concerns. What Is Sugar? Sugars are carbohydrates.
Cutting Down on Eggs? 14 Effective Egg Substitutes To Try

4 weeks ago | health.com | Merve Ceylan

Stefania Pelfini, La Waziya Photography / Getty ImagesEggs help bind and thicken ingredients in recipes. They're also a good source of protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals. If you can't have eggs due to allergies, diet, concerns about food safety, or any other reason, egg substitutes are a good choice. Many seeds, beans, and pureed fruits and vegetables make effective egg alternatives—mimicking function, taste, texture, and nutrition. People may prefer egg substitutes for many reasons.
5 Foods for Better Gut Health and Digestion

1 month ago | health.com | Merve Ceylan

Kseniya Ovchinnikova / Getty Images Your digestive system contains trillions of microbes, which coexist in your gut and serve many functions. Beneficial microbes, primarily bacteria, help with digestion, synthesize certain micronutrients, and support your immune system. Microbes feed on what you eat, which is why your nutrition can play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy gut microbiome. Consuming foods that nourish beneficial bacteria helps them grow and function.
So, Where Did We Land on Ketosis?

1 month ago | popsugar.com | Merve Ceylan

NutritionDietsGetty | Alexander SpatariGetty | Alexander SpatariYou've likely heard about the keto diet (it was all the range in 2019), which involves eating fat — and lots of it — while limiting carbs. By doing so, your body, which typically turns carbohydrates into glucose for energy, has to pivot. The body starts to burn fat for energy instead, producing ketones, in a process called ketosis. Sound familiar? Makes sense since there's no shortage of keto fans out there.
Turmeric vs. Curcumin: What's the Difference?

1 month ago | health.com | Merve Ceylan

krisanapong detraphiphat / Getty Images Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a spice that grows naturally in southeastern Asia. It has been used medicinally and in Indian cuisine for centuries and contains over 200 compounds. Curcumin is the key compound in turmeric. It may help reduce inflammation and improve chronic inflammatory conditions like arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and metabolic syndrome.
Foods That Can Help Manage Eczema Symptoms

1 month ago | health.com | Merve Ceylan

nensuria / Getty Images Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition. It causes skin lesions and infections, which can lead to itching, pain, and a lower quality of life. Eczema has been linked to food allergies, nutrient imbalances, and gut microbiome issues. A healthy, balanced diet helps with nutrient deficiencies and supports gut health and the skin's immune system. Foods To Eat if You Have Eczema Diet can help manage eczema in various ways.
Foods That Can Help Manage Eczema Symptoms

1 month ago | businessandamerica.com | Merve Ceylan

Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition. It causes skin lesions and infections, which can lead to itching, pain, and a lower quality of life. Eczema has been linked to food allergies, nutrient imbalances, and gut microbiome issues. A healthy, balanced diet helps with nutrient deficiencies and supports gut health and the skin’s immune system. Diet can help manage eczema in various ways. It can lower inflammation, support a healthy gut, and improve nutrient deficiencies.