20 High-Calorie Foods For Gaining Weight
Not everyone wants to lose weight, and for various potential reasons, some people wish to do the opposite: gain weight. In its most basic state, gaining weight is simply a …
Quick and Easy Homemade Cottage Cheese Recipe
Cottage cheese is a delicious and healthy type of cheese made from curds. For those that don’t mind spending some time in the kitchen, it is surprisingly easy to make …
30 Foods High In Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12, an essential nutrient, has numerous functions within the human body. Also known as cobalamin, vitamin B12 plays an important role in DNA synthesis and energy production (1). According …
25 Types of Cooking Fats and Oils: Nutrition, Fats & Characteristics
There are many types of cooking fats and oils, and you may wonder how they all compare nutritionally. While all cooking oils are highly calorie-dense foods and primarily a source …
11 Swerve Recipes: Delicious Sugar-Free Desserts
Sweet desserts are never going to be the healthiest food in the world, but some people like to indulge from time to time. The good news: blood-sugar spikes don’t have …
10 Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight On a Ketogenic Diet
Over the past decade, ketogenic diets have gained popularity as a way of eating. We can find information everywhere about these diets, but, as with anything, not all of it …
Sesame Oil: Nutrition Facts, Health Benefits and Concerns
Sesame oil is the best-tasting oil in the world, and it imparts a delicious flavor to food. Unlike most oils, cooks use sesame oil more as a condiment—a flavoring aid—rather than …
9 Health Benefits of Yerba Mate Tea (and Some Concerns)
Yerba mate is a traditional South American tea that contains a large amount of caffeine. Locals view the tea as the national drink in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, and it is …
High Protein Cottage Cheese Pancakes (They’re Low Carb Too!)
Almost everybody loves pancakes or has fond memories of them from their childhood. However, the typical pancakes full of sugar, flour, and vegetable oil are not something that we should …
7 Benefits of Pecans (and Complete Nutrition Profile)
Pecans are one of the most popular types of nuts in the world. Assuming they are not in a pie, these nuts also offer some interesting potential health benefits. This …