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Mercury is considered the most toxic heavy metal in the environment and, according to the World Health Organization, one of the top 10 chemicals of public health concern.
Micronutrients: Mercury
Author: Stephanie Figon, MS, RDN, LD
Founder of NutriScape.NET. As a dietitian since 1992, Steph Figon has had experiences in consulting, 15 years in clinical, and has operated a private practice nutrition counseling office for since 2011.
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Why Scientists See Fiber As More Important Than Ever Before
Fiber used to be the most boring nutrient we eat. Then scientists started looking at our microbes.
Source: Why Scientists See Fiber As More Important Than Ever Before
Top 11 Science-Based Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds are loaded with nutrients that can improve health and fight disease. Here are 11 health benefits of pumpkin seeds, backed by science.
Source: Top 11 Science-Based Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds
Crustless Protein Pumpkin Pie Recipe: 84 Calories & WLS-Friendly!
Try this Crustless Protein Pumpkin Pie for 84 calories and 11g protein. It is a higher protein, low-carb, pouch-friendly dessert that everyone will enjoy!
Source: Crustless Protein Pumpkin Pie Recipe: 84 Calories & WLS-Friendly!
Chocolate Chia Oatmeal Cups Recipe – Olive Tree Nutrition
Dietitian confession: I love chocolate and I know that many of you do too! So when it occurred to me that I could add cocoa to my oatmeal cups I was on it!
Food safety: What’s lurking in rice?
Marketplace commissioned lab tests on popular brands of rice cereals and snacks to test for levels of arsenic, a chemical that can be especially harmful for babies and children. We investigate which brands and varieties of rice are more likely to contain arsenic.
Watch this YouTube video: Food safety: What’s lurking in rice? (Marketplace)
Cutting Boards: The Fundamental Tools for Food Prep
Wooden slabs have served as a cutting surface for food preparation since the prehistoric ages. Although their use hasn’t evolved much, the variety of materials used for cutting boards has expanded, each with its own benefits, uses and care.
Source: Cutting Boards: The Fundamental Tools for Food Prep – Food & Nutrition Magazine
42 common foods you can eat on the low-FODMAP diet
The low-FODMAP diet can help improve digestive symptoms for many people. Here are common foods you can eat if you’re on the diet.
This 2-Ingredient Chocolate–Peanut Butter Mousse Is Nothing Short of Magical
Big Little Recipe has the smallest-possible ingredient list and big everything else: flavor, creativity, wow factor. Psst—we don’t count water, salt, black pepper, and certain fats (specifically, 1/2 cup or less of olive oil, vegetable oil, and butter), since we’re guessing you have those covered. Today, we’re making a two-ingredient mousse that just happens to be dairy-free.
Source: This 2-Ingredient Chocolate–Peanut Butter Mousse Is Nothing Short of Magical
These are the foods you don’t want to eat before a flight
From legumes to coffee, these foods aren’t best before flying.
Source: These are the foods you don’t want to eat before a flight