Diet & Nutrition
Diet & Nutrition focuses on healthy eating habits, meal planning, and the benefits of various nutrients, providing tips for maintaining a balanced diet and improving overall health.
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What Is Fruit Vinegar, and How Do You Make It?
You can ferment fruit juices as well as peels, cores, or even whole fruits to produce fruit vinegar. Apple cider vinegar is a familiar example, but vinegars can be crafted from many fruits, including oranges, papayas, and mangoes. Fruit vinegar results from the fermentation of fruit juice. It’s commonly promoted as a wellness beverage and […]
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Is Honey Bunches of Oats Healthy? Nutrition Facts and More
The nutritional value of Honey Bunches of Oats varies depending on whether you eat the cereal with or without milk. Overall, though, this cereal doesn’t deliver a well-rounded morning meal. Breakfast cereals remain a convenient option for many kids and adults. For the past few decades, Honey Bunches of Oats has been one of the […]
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Is Oat Milk Gluten-Free?
Oat milk has rapidly risen in popularity as a plant-based option for everything from morning cereal to cooking and baking. Many plant-based milks — made from nuts, seeds, coconut, rice, and soy — are typically gluten-free, so you might assume oat milk is as well. However, if you have celiac disease or are sensitive to […]
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Can Eating Oatmeal Make You Gain Weight?
Oatmeal is a timeless, wholesome breakfast option. It’s commonly prepared using instant, rolled, or steel-cut oats, combined with ingredients such as milk, water, brown sugar, or fruit. However, some versions of oatmeal are more healthful than others. While instant packets loaded with sugar can contribute to weight gain, homemade bowls sweetened only with fruit may […]
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Should You Add Honey to Your Coffee?
Honey has long been used to sweeten foods and drinks, including coffee and tea. In fact, many people opt for this thick, sweet syrup as an alternative to table sugar or zero-calorie sweeteners. That said, while honey may offer certain health perks, it also has downsides worth considering. This piece examines whether adding honey to […]
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Should You Mix Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey?
For millennia, both honey and vinegar have been used in cooking and traditional remedies, often combined as a health tonic (1). Typically diluted in water, this blend is believed to offer various health perks, from aiding weight management to lowering blood sugar. This article examines the pairing of apple cider vinegar and honey, outlining possible […]
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Pastured vs Omega-3 vs Conventional Eggs — What’s the Difference?
Eggs rank among the most nutrient-dense foods available. However, their nutrient profile can vary widely depending on what the hens that produced them consumed. This piece examines how conventional eggs, omega-3-enriched eggs and pastured eggs differ. Types of Eggs Explained There are multiple categories of eggs, each with differing nutrient levels. These differences stem from […]
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Gastric Sleeve Diet
Following a gastric sleeve procedure, you’ll likely need to adhere to a particular eating regimen during recovery. That typically means starting with only clear liquids for a period and gradually reintroducing other foods. (img by Bariatric Surgery) If you’re preparing for gastric sleeve surgery, you’re probably curious about how you’ll learn to eat in a […]
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How to Get Rid of a Beer Belly
You don’t need to completely ditch hops and malt to shrink a beer belly. Enjoying beer in moderation alongside other changes to your diet and routine can help you lose that extra weight. A beer belly may come from good times, tasty food, and cold brews, but it can also make movement harder and clothes […]
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What Is Banana Tea, and Should You Try It?
Bananas rank among the globe’s most enjoyed fruits. They’re nutrient-dense, naturally sweet, and frequently used as a key ingredient in numerous dishes. Bananas are even brewed into a calming cup of tea. This piece examines banana tea — its nutrition, potential health effects, and how to prepare it. (img by Dole) What is banana tea? […]