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9 Health Benefits of Eating Oats and Oatmeal By Hrefna Palsdottir, MS — Medically reviewed by Sade Meeks, MS, RD, Nutrition — Updated on April 4, 2022 Oats are among the healthiest grains on earth. They’re a gluten-free whole grain and a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Studies show that oats…

Is Eating Raw Oats Healthy? Nutrition, Benefits, and Uses From http://www.healthline.com By Ariane Lang, BSc, MBA on August 14, 2019 Oats (Avena sativa) are popular worldwide and linked to many health benefits. Plus, they’re versatile and can be enjoyed cooked or raw in varioThis article explains whether eating raw oats is healthy. What are raw oats? Oats…

Rolled vs Steel-Cut vs Quick Oats: What’s the Difference? By Jillian Kubala, MS, RD on May 4, 2018 From http://www.healthline.com When thinking of a healthy, hearty breakfast, a steaming hot bowl of oats might come to mind. This cereal grain is commonly rolled or crushed to make oatmeal or ground into a fine flour for…

Can People with Diabetes Eat Dates? By Lisa Wartenberg, MFA, RD, LD on January 9, 2020 — Medically reviewed by Jillian Kubala, MS, RD, Nutrition From http://www.healthline.com Dates are the sweet, fleshy fruits of the date palm tree. They’re typically sold as dried fruit and enjoyed on their own or in smoothies, desserts, and other…

20 Foods That Are High in Vitamin A By Atli Arnarson BSc, PhD on April 19, 2017 From http://www.healthline.com Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays an essential role in maintaining vision, body growth, immune function and reproductive health. Getting adequate amounts of vitamin A from your diet should prevent the symptoms of deficiency,…

10 Healthy Herbal Teas You Should Try By Taylor Jones, RD on October 20, 2017 From http://www.healthline.com Herbal teas have been around for centuries. Yet, despite their name, herbal teas are not true teas at all. True teas, including green tea, black tea and oolong tea, are brewed from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. On…

Is Pumpkin Good for People with Diabetes? By Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD on November 21, 2019 — Medically reviewed by Jillian Kubala, MS, RD, Nutrition From http://www.healthline.com Pumpkin seems to be on everybody’s minds and tables these days, especially during the fall and early winter months. It not only offers a pop of bright color…

Top 11 Science-Based Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds From http://www.healthline.com Pumpkin seeds may be small, but they’re packed full of valuable nutrients. Eating only a small amount of them can provide you with a substantial quantity of healthy fats, magnesium and zinc. Because of this, pumpkin seeds have been associated with several health benefits. These…

Can People With Diabetes Eat Chocolate? Medically reviewed by Lisa Hodgson, RDN, CDN, CDCES, FADCES, Nutrition — By Jaime Herndon, MS, MPH, MFA on March 17, 2021 From http://www.healthline.com Living with diabetes means that you’re constantly aware of your food and drink intake, and the impact of the foods you eat on your blood sugar levels.  Many…

10 Health Benefits of Mango By Ryan Raman, MS, RD and Cecilia Snyder, MS, RD — Medically reviewed by Kathy W. Warwick, R.D., CDE, Nutrition — Updated on November 3, 2021Welcome to Fresh Food Fast, your source for creative, accessible recipes and nutrition tips to make eating healthier just a little bit easier — and…

10 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Coconut Oil By Ariane Lang, BSc, MBA — Medically reviewed by Sade Meeks, MS, RD, Nutrition — Updated on October 20, 2021 From http://www.healthline.com Coconut oil is an increasingly popular cooking oil. Many people praise it for its health benefits, including antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, improved skin and oral health,…

7 Science-Based Health Benefits of Coconut Water By Jessica DiGiacinto and Franziska Spritzler — Medically reviewed by Kim Rose-Francis RDN, CDCES, CNSC, LD, Nutrition — Updated on August 11, 2021 From http://www.healthline.com In recent years, coconut water has become quite the trendy beverage. In addition to being naturally sweet and hydrating, coconut water is loaded…

Coconut Milk: Health Benefits and Uses By Franziska Spritzler — Updated on December 11, 2018 From http://www.healthline.com Coconut Milk: Health Benefits and UsesWeight LossHeart HealthOther BenefitsSide EffectsUsesBottom LineCoconut milk has recently become very popular. It’s a tasty alternative to cow’s milk that may also provide a number of health benefits. This article takes a detailed…

Using Cocoa Butter for Your Face Medically reviewed by Cynthia Cobb, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, FAANP — By Taylor Norris — Updated on March 7, 2019 From http://www.healthline.com BenefitsUseResearchBefore you use itCocoa butter qualityMore ideasThe takeaway What’s cocoa butter?Cocoa butter is a plant-based fat taken from the cocoa bean. It’s extracted from roasted cacao beans. In…

Coconut Water vs. Coconut Milk: What’s the Difference? By Ariane Lang, BSc, MBA on March 26, 2020 — Medically reviewed by Natalie Olsen, R.D., L.D., ACSM EP-C From http://www.healthline.com DifferencesNutritionPros & consBottom line Coconut palm (Cocos nucifera L.) is a common tree found in the tropics that yields many food and beverage products, including coconut…

Cocoa Butter: A ‘Food of the Gods’ with Health Benefits By Amber Charles Alexis, MSPH, RDN on January 20, 2022 — Medically reviewed by Imashi Fernando, MS, RDN From http://www.healthline.com BasicsHow it’s madeNutrientsBenefitsDownsidesUsesBottom line Cocoa butter is a versatile product that has been popularized for its cosmetic uses and can be found in skin creams…

Everything You Need to Know About Cocoa Butter Medically reviewed by Debra Rose Wilson, Ph.D., MSN, R.N., IBCLC, AHN-BC, CHT — By Stephanie Watson — Updated on March 30, 2017 From http://www.healthline.com BenefitsResearchOther moisturizersUseRisks and warningsTakeawayWhat exactly is cocoa butter? Cocoa butter might bring to mind decadent desserts like chocolate bars, fudge layer cake, and…

12 Seasonal Foods to Help Manage Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Medically reviewed by Jillian Kubala, MS, RD, Nutrition — By Natalie Silver — Updated on June 29, 2020 From http://www.healthline.com What are the best types of foods to eat? Managing inflammation is an essential part of living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).  RA is a chronic condition in…

The 10 Best Foods to Boost Nitric Oxide Levels By Rachael Link, MS, RD on September 25, 2018 From http://www.healthline.com/ Nitric oxide is a vital molecule produced in your body that impacts many aspects of health. It helps blood vessels dilate to promote proper blood flow and may provide various health benefits, including improved exercise…

5 Ways Nitric Oxide Supplements Boost Your Health and Performance By Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD on March 25, 2018 From http://www.healthline.com Nitric oxide is produced by nearly every type of cell in the human body and one of the most important molecules for blood vessel health. It’s a vasodilator, meaning it relaxes the…