While gluten is a protein found in many foods, it's not necessarily healthy for our systems. People who have the autoimmune disorder known as Celiac Disease understand this best of all, as ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. Understanding the plight of the Celiac sufferer or gluten-intolerant friend is one of the perks of reading our posts and … [Read more...]
Carrots are healthy, but can they be healthier?
Carrots are a good source of beta-carotene, which is a precursor of vitamin A. But to get the full health benefits of this superfood, you need an active enzyme to produce this vitamin. Beta-carotene is the bioactive compound that gives carrots their orange color. Studies with humans and mice show the conversion of beta-carotene to vitamin A reduces "bad" cholesterol in … [Read more...]
7 Facts About Oats That Might Surprise You
As the weather gets colder, many of us will be turning to oats for a warm, comforting breakfast -- and that’s a good thing. Oats are a natural whole grain and rich in a kind of soluble fiber that can help draw “bad” lower LDL cholesterol out of your body. Soluble fiber also helps keep you full, which is why a bowl of oatmeal feels like an especially stick-with-you breakfast. … [Read more...]
Five tips for anybody looking to stay fit while quarantined
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is hard at the best of times, and a global pandemic is anything but the best of times — with gyms closed, kids home, and the world turned upside down, figuring out how to be active, stay fit, eat well, and maintain a productive mindset might feel close to impossible — but you can do it. Embrace that something is better than nothing. Your workouts … [Read more...]
Three Gluten-free trends for a new year
2020 has been a unique year. We spent some time to review current gluten-free trends to see how they may impact the market. Whether it’s for health reasons or having a medical condition such as celiac disease, more Americans are going gluten-free. Because of this, the market for gluten-free foods is bound to increase–it’s just a matter of how much. Zion Market Research … [Read more...]