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Carbohydrate confusion and dietary patterns: unintended public health consequences of food swapping. It is more than just carbs; starchy veggies play a role in meeting our nutritional needs. Menu modeling shows that when we swap out starchy vegetables for grains it can lead to a declined intake of fiber and potassium which are two of …
Though spuds may not have all of the same benefits as other vegies, they can still be part of a healthy diet – so long as they’re prepared the right way. With low or no-carbohydrate diets rising in popularity in recent times, the humble potato is now regularly overlooked in favor of other vegetables. In …
Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world’s top cardiologists, best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care. There are so many different camps offering conflicting dietary recommendations that some days it seems …
Many people pledge to become healthier this time of year, but few take into consideration the microbes that are living inside their gut, these are the microbiome and they are vital to good health. There are as many bacterial cells in the human body as there are human cells, these help to control a variety …
A new study suggests that replacing half a portion of starchy side dishes for pulses can significantly lower blood glucose levels and improve the body’s response to carbohydrates, as published in the Journal of Nutrition. Researchers from the University of Guelph have found that swapping out a half serving of rice for lentils led to …
Rich in antioxidants, purple- skinned potatoes help to lower blood pressure, among obese men and women. Purple-skinned potatoes contain high levels of antioxidant compounds, including phenolic acids, anthocyanins, and carotenoids. Joe A. Vinson, from the University of Scranton (Pennsylvania, USA), and colleagues enrolled 18 men and women, most of whom were overweight and hypertensive, in …