Keri Gans

Looking for a coffee alternative that’s healthier and has less caffeine? Say hello to trendy mushroom coffee! Known to have less caffeine than regular coffee, this mushroom drink also comes with a host of proposed health benefits – from reducing anxiety to improving immunity – making it rather attractive for those in pursuit of a healthier lifestyle.Mushroom coffee is made by combining regular ground coffee (or instant coffee) with dried and finely ground mushrooms. This is usually done in a 1-t…

Over the last couple of decades, foods high in fat, have gone from being popular to unpopular, unpopular to VERY unpopular and then back again to popular. Fat has made its way back into our lives. But more importantly, so has the distinction of the type of fat.Fat is an essential part of our diet, providing the body with energy, aiding hormone function, memory and the absorption of specific nutrients. This article discusses what healthy fats are, the top healthy fat foods to include in your diet…

Popular fad diets based on food restrictions can be unhealthy and cause nutritional deficiencies.

Nutritionists share the cooking and eating tips they learned from their dads.

Here’s a list of nutritionist-approved foods rich in vitamins and minerals to keep your bones healthy and strong.

I say tomato – you say tomahto! Even though I eat tomatoes practically 365 days a year, I always look forward to summer when they’re in season. There is something about when their color gets deeper and their taste sweeter, that I am beyond happy.Technically tomatoes are a fruit, and that’s because they have seeds and grow from the flower of a plant. But if you’re like me, you’ll continue to call them a veggie.May reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Probably one of the most well-known nutrients o…

There never seems to be an end to the question: “Which diet is best for you?”Typically, a diet high in carbohydrates was thought to make a person hungry all the time, while a diet high in fat would lead to weight gain.Well, a new study, led by researchers at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and conducted by the NIH Clinical Center’s Metabolic Clinical Research Unit, compared two popular diets: A plant-based, low-fat diet.An animal-based, low-carbohydrate diet.…

While most collagen comes from animal sources, it’s possible for collagen to be vegan.

Detox teas carry many health claims. A dietitian outlines what these teas can and can’t do.

Whether for weight loss or just better health, these popular diets scored big when it came to what people were looking for in 2020.

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Remember the days walking down the supermarket aisle to purchase cooking oil when you basically had just a few choices – like olive oil, corn oil or canola oil? Nowadays the selection appears endless, making it rather challenging to choose – especially since some oils are associated with health claims almost too good to be true. Coconut is one oil that’s surrounded by health claims. And because of this, it’s also surrounded by a wealth of controversy. Let’s take a closer look.One tablespoon of c…

The latest natural, zero-calorie sweetener to hit the shelves carries a few health claims too.

The quintessential fruit of summer offers plenty of nutritional value, as well as fun ways to prepare.

I have to admit that I love when something becomes newly popular even though it’s been around for thousands of years. For example, take the konjac plant, a Japanese vegetable used in Asia for centuries. Perhaps unfamiliar to many, it’s more recently making headlines for its many nutritional claims.Konjac is a root vegetable that resembles an unusually-shaped potato. The bulb of the plant – the part of the plant that grows underground – contains a soluble fiber called glucomannan. Soluble fiber i…

If you need a break from home cooking, takeout can still be a safe and healthy option.

Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, have been around for ages. Originally only seen in foods of the Mediterranean and the Middle East, they are now available across the globe. They’re a great source of micro- and macro-nutrients, including protein, fiber, potassium, B vitamins and iron, providing a host of nutritional benefits.For years, most people only thought of chickpeas as the main ingredient in hummus or – depending on where you live – falafel. Apart from that, chickpeas didn’t get mu…

Move over stevia, there’s another natural plant-based alternative to sugar on the block, and its name is allulose. Unlike many other low-calorie sweeteners, allulose, also known as D-psicose, is technically classified as a rare sugar because it can naturally be found in just a few foods, such as kiwi, raisins and figs. Chemically, it’s similar to fructose, the type of natural sugar found in fruit. However, your body doesn’t process it the same way. And this is where it gets interesting. It’s vir…

Yes, there was once a cigarette diet – and other odd diets of the not-so-distant past.

It seems almost everywhere you look these days cauliflower is popping up. For years, cauliflower was mostly ignored, unless it was roasted. But packed with many nutrients, including vitamins C and K, a good source of fiber, low in calories and zero fat, this superfood is finally getting its day of glory.Unfortunately, I’m already getting tired of people suggesting it as a substitute for rice (I’m a wild rice lover!), as a substitute for flour in pizza dough (I actually prefer my crust from 100%…