We all know there is a lot of truth to the saying “You are what you eat.” But knowing exactly what to eat can be confusing, especially when it comes to so-called superfoods. Experts share the superfoods you should add to your diet to reduce diseaseCredit: Alamy Stock Vector These ingredients are nutrient-dense and full of vitamins and minerals. And while a well-balanced diet full of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats is vital to sustaining our bodies on a day-to-day basis, there are some amazing foods…
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Top 10 vegetarian protein sources recommended by our expert nutritionist
The myth that vegetarian diets lack sufficient protein needs to be busted. Vegetarians can get enough protein from various meat-free sources, and certainly enough to build muscle and meet their fitness goals. You just need to know where to look. What is true is that it is not easy. Well, certainly not as easy as a diet that includes steak, chicken and fish. But, with a little planning, a meatless diet can provide all the protein and nutrients your body needs. Nutritional know-how to help build muscle Here is a…
Read MoreHarvard Nutritionist: 4 Toxic Food Ingredients That ‘Actually Make You Hungrier’ and ‘Hijack Your Brain’ Eat This Instead
Unbeknownst to many people, the foods we buy contain many lurking toxic additives. That means they’ve been altered in ways that actually make you hungrier and hijack your brain to make your emotional eating habits worse. As a Harvard-trained nutritionist, I always remind people to read food labels. Of course, you don’t need to completely avoid some additives. But moderation can do your body a whole world of good. 1. Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Added to many flavored foods, MSG antagonizes your pancreas into making it make more insulin, a hormonal…
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