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Vegetarians Beware: Tofu is Not as Healthy as You Think

In their diets, vegetarians seek out good sources of protein to feel satisfied and keep sustained energy throughout their day, as well as maintain a strong physique. Nuts, eggs, dairy, legumes, and soy products such as tofu help meet a vegetarian’s needs. This is in addition to fats and the many carbohydrates including fruit, vegetables, ...

Emma Lu

Tofu and soy beans on a kitchen table.

Eat a Rainbow of Colors to Keep the Doctor Away

To keep healthy, it’s best to eat an abundance of fruits and veggies every day. Which are best to eat? What does it mean to eat a rainbow of colors a day? It means you need to eat foods that are red, orange, yellow, green, and purple. Well, it’s good if you can eat all of ...

Wilma Oakes

Fruits and veggies grouped by color sit in bowls on a wooden surface.

8 Healthy Foods for a Healthy Life

Food is also medicine and each organ has its corresponding food for maintaining good health in traditional Chinese medicine. When you are having problems with your organs, it is time to add these healthy foods, which are never out of fashion. Healthy foods that will give you a healthy life 1. Wolfberries When you stare at a ...

Emma Lu

Chestnuts in a bowl and on a table.

5 Natural Slimming Foods

To lose or not to lose — weight is a popular topic these days. Either you want to gain some pounds, or lose them. Below are five slimming foods that will help you get a slim body; the knowledge is yours to either eat them or avoid them. Slimming foods for your waistline 1. Watermelon ...

Raven Montmorency

White konjac shirataki noodles on a fork garnished with some basil leaves.

6 Basic Problems That Cause Overeating

Over the past year of working with people who typically struggle with their weight, I noticed a trend. There are six basic problems that cause overeating. Problems that cause overeating 1. Too much snacking Just because you are a twinge hungry, bored, thirsty, or tired does not mean that you need a snack. Snacks are ...

Raven Montmorency

A smorgasbord of food choices.

Traditional Chinese Medicine: 5 Foods Recommended for Women

With so many healthy diet theories flying around these days, it can be hard to know what is actually good for your body. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a completely different view of food, one that’s been established for thousands of years. There are certain foods recommended for women. However, just like we all have ...

Emma Lu

Chinese wild yams.

The Little-Known Health Benefits of Chestnuts

Starchy, sweet, rich in flavor, chestnuts are popular edible nuts of the northern hemisphere origin. The nuts are native to the mountainous forests of China, Japan, Europe, and North America. The fruit is quite larger compared to other tree nuts such as cashews and macadamias. Each nut features a smooth, glossy, dark-brown outer shell, 1-1.5 ...

Raven Montmorency

Chestnuts in a bowl and on a table.

11 Incredible Benefits of Peanuts

No matter your age or weight, the benefits of peanuts are many and can play an important role in all kinds of diets. Whether they help you lose weight, enhance the nutritional quality of your diet, or prevent the onset of disease, the benefits of peanuts for everyone are great. Even those who are malnourished can ...

Raven Montmorency

Peanuts in the shell.

Food and Drinks for Joint Pain

Joints form the connections between bones. They provide support and help you move. Any damage to the joints from disease or injury can interfere with your movement and cause considerable joint pain. Cause of joint pain Joint pain is extremely common, especially as you age. In one national survey, about one-third of adults reported having joint ...

Emma Lu

Elderly man with knee pain.

5 Health Benefits of Hot Chilies

For spicy food lovers, hot chilies go very well with rice. Besides the flavor, there are many health benefits of eating them. They wake up the taste buds and also provide important nutrients. Hot chilies contain Vitamin C and are rich in capsaicin in their seeds and skin. They can boost the immune system, promote ...

David Jirard

Beautiful red hot chili peppers growing in a pot.