Stories
Nutrition
What is in your food, in plain words.
Healthy Fats: Avocados, Nuts, and CellsHow monounsaturated fatty acids nourish cell membranes and aid the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.HealthStylz Editors · 2 min read
Hemp Hearts: Complete Plant Protein SeedsThe balanced 3-to-1 omega-6 to omega-3 ratio and digestible edestin protein packed into shelled hemp seeds.HealthStylz Editors · 2 min readLeafy Greens: Nitrates and Blood VesselsHow natural dietary nitrates in spinach and arugula support endothelial nitric oxide production and blood flow.HealthStylz Editors · 2 min read
Beans and Legumes: Hearty Plant ProteinThe cardiovascular and satiety benefits of incorporating lentils, chickpeas, and black beans into weekly meals.HealthStylz Editors · 2 min read
Lentils and Iron: The Vitamin C Pairing RuleHow squeezing fresh lemon juice over cooked lentils quadruples the absorption of non-heme plant iron.HealthStylz Editors · 2 min readMatcha Catechins: Clean Energy vs CoffeeThe combination of L-theanine and EGCG that produces sustained, jitter-free cognitive clarity.HealthStylz Editors · 2 min readMushrooms and Beta-Glucans: Immune DefenseThe immune-modulating properties of beta-glucans concentrated in shiitake, oyster, and maitake mushrooms.HealthStylz Editors · 2 min read
Oats and Beta-Glucan: Cholesterol FactsThe clinical trials behind daily oat consumption for binding bile acids and lowering LDL cholesterol.HealthStylz Editors · 2 min readPomegranate Seeds and Punicalagins PowerThe unique potent tannins in pomegranate arils that support endothelial health and blood flow.HealthStylz Editors · 2 min readPrebiotic Foods for a Thriving MicrobiomeFeed beneficial gut bacteria with inulin and resistant starch found in onions, leeks, oats, and garlic.HealthStylz Editors · 2 min readPrunes and Sorbitol: Natural Colon EaseThe proven clinical efficacy of dried plums for restoring gentle, reliable daily bowel regularity.HealthStylz Editors · 2 min readPumpkin Seeds: Zinc for Cellular VitalityA nutrient-packed handful of pepitas delivering essential zinc, magnesium, and plant-based iron.HealthStylz Editors · 2 min readQuinoa as a Complete Plant ProteinThe complete essential amino acid profile that makes this Andean seed an ideal base for balanced bowls.HealthStylz Editors · 2 min readResistant Starch in Cooled PotatoesHow boiling and cooling starchy potatoes alters carbohydrate structure, feeding good gut flora with fewer calories.HealthStylz Editors · 2 min readSardines and Mackerel: Small Fish NutrientsWhy eating lower on the marine food chain delivers maximum omega-3s with virtually zero mercury risk.HealthStylz Editors · 2 min readSeaweed and Kelp: Dietary Iodine SourcesHow incorporating nori and wakame into soups supports healthy thyroid hormone production safely.HealthStylz Editors · 2 min readSourdough Fermentation and Gluten EaseHow prolonged wild yeast and lactobacillus fermentation breaks down phytic acid and wheat proteins.HealthStylz Editors · 2 min readSpices for Health: Turmeric, Ginger, CinnamonHarnessing the potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds found in everyday kitchen spices.HealthStylz Editors · 2 min readSweet vs White Potatoes: Nutrition TruthA fair nutritional breakdown of beta carotene, potassium, and glycemic impact between both versatile tubers.HealthStylz Editors · 2 min readTomatoes and Lycopene: Cooked vs Raw FactsWhy simmering tomatoes in extra virgin olive oil dramatically increases the bioavailability of lycopene.HealthStylz Editors · 2 min readWalnuts and Brain Health: Healthy FatsThe unique combination of alpha-linolenic acid, polyphenols, and vitamin E that supports cognitive sharpness.HealthStylz Editors · 2 min readWatercress: The Number One Nutrient GreenWhy this peppery aquatic green ranks at the absolute top of the CDC's nutrient-dense powerhouse list.HealthStylz Editors · 2 min read
Edamame: A Baby Bean Comes Out of its ShellOur snack-friendly culture has embraced edamame, a Japanese bean often eaten like unshelled Southern boiled peanuts. A type of shell bean, edamame contains immature soy beans within each pod that can be served whole…Michele Redmond · 3 min read
Nutrition Considerations for the Transgender CommunityOne of the most important roles of the registered dietitian nutritionist is to provide medical nutrition therapy that is relevant to an individual’s culture, ethnicity and dietary preferences. In order to improve…Zachari Breeding · 5 min read