Healthy Foods
New Yummy Health Foods
-
6 Benefits of Flaxseed Oil — Plus How to Use It
Flaxseeds are known for their many health benefits, which include providing a hearty dose of protein and fiber, reducing appetite and aiding in weight control (1, 2). Given their stellar nutrient profile, it’s no wonder that flaxseed oil is also jam-packed with similar health benefits. Flaxseed oil, also known as flax oil or linseed oil, is made from flaxseeds that have been ground and pressed to release their natural oil. This health-promoting oil has a wide variety of uses, ranging from cooking to skin care. This article will explore some of the top benefits of flaxseed oil and a few simple ways to use it. 1. High in Omega-3 Fatty…
-
Amazing Healthy Foods for your Gut
If you haven’t given a second thought (or even a first thought) to your gut bacteria (a.k.a. microbiota), the time is now. Your gut plays an important role in immunity, and the bacteria it houses are the stars of the show. The foods you eat can change the makeup of your gut bacteria very quickly after you eat them—for better or for worse. Colorful fruits and vegetables and other plant-based foods help the ‘good’ bacteria flourish. A recent study from the University of Connecticut found that male mice who ate the human equivalent of 1 ounce of walnuts per day were able to create more diverse gut bacteria. The researchers…
-
A New Way To Detox: Eat To Support 6 Organs Of Elimination
Did you know that there are six organs that support your body’s natural detoxification process? The body’s six organs of detox are the liver, kidneys, lungs, lymph, colon, and skin. Each organ works daily to eliminate excess waste that’s produced from our natural metabolic process. Waste products and metabolites, generally referred to as toxins, are also known officially as xenobiotics. The reason we don’t see a lot of research on detox is because it is actually a process of metabolism; try searching that instead! Most people think of detoxification as a tool for weight loss, but its real purpose is to release our toxic burden. In doing so, we also…
