Food For Net
If you have IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, a chronic and functional disorder characterized by abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits, then you should really get to know low FODMAP foods. …
Tonic water isn’t just an essential ingredient in a gin and tonic. It’s also an interesting drink in its own right, one that has a sharp bitter taste that stands out. The bitter flavor comes from …
Roasting is a dry-heat method of cooking, whether in an oven or over an open fire. It’s a great way to cook veggies healthily and frankly, more delicious even! I mean the very thought of roasted …
Food preferences vary dramatically and this is never clearer than when we’re talking about spice. While some people love their meals to be as spicy as possible, others avoid spice almost entirely – …
Collagen isn’t just an ingredient used in skincare products. The protein is used extensively throughout our bodies, including in our muscles, skin, bones, and tendons. To put it simply, we’d fall …
Honey isn’t just delicious. It’s often seen as being much healthier than table sugar, giving you some nutrients and antioxidants, while also being a very natural product. But, let’s be honest about …
It’s easy to see orange juice as a health food. After all, it’s a natural product that contains plenty of phytochemicals, vitamin C, antioxidants, and other nutrients. If you squeeze the juice from …
One of the best (if not already the best!) comfort foods out there is mac and cheese. That warm, gooey, cheesy macaroni and cheese brings back not just childhood feels but amazing deliciousness as …
If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection, you know the burning isn’t fun. These infections can last one to two days in the bladder and a week or so in the kidneys, and sometimes antibiotics are …
Following surgery for issues like gall bladder removal, biopsies, c-sections, or appendectomy, it can take about six weeks to heal well enough to get back to daily life. A full recovery can take 8-10 …
Though blueberries are easy to obtain and native to North America, they still have an exotic feel to them. They’re a deep, dark blue color, their flavor is strong, sweet, and slightly tart, and …
Apple brandy isn’t just an old, traditional spirit – many are convinced it’s America’s oldest spirit. Of course, record-keeping wasn’t foolproof back in the 1600s so exact timelines and details …
The pineapple is perhaps one of the most iconic symbols of the beach, the ocean, and tropical island getaways. This is because of where the fruit naturally grows and its bright, summery color and …
While still part of the citrus family, grapefruit vodka stands out a little because it’s inherently less sweet than other types of citrus vodka. It’s got some sweetness in there, no doubt, but …
You’re probably thinking why low sodium foods (especially when one does not have any medical condition like heart or kidney problem or high blood pressure), well simply because you wouldn’t want to …
It’s easy to see nuts as an unhealthy food. After all, they’re relatively high in fat and calories. Many of us also eat too many at a time, especially if we’re snacking on roasted and salted nuts. …
The growth in almond consumption has been astonishing. From 2005 to 2014, Americans ate 220% more almonds than ever before, while other tree nuts didn’t see the same spike in popularity at all. So, …
As you have probably known by now, vegetables may not exactly a catch-all term for all vegetables – that is of course if you really want to get to know your veggies. Of course, vegetables are …
While nuts may be high in fat, there’s now little doubt that they also offer health benefits. With their nutrient density, their antioxidants, their protein content, and many more features, it’s easy …
Whether you eat them on their own, sprinkle them on salads, use them as an ingredient when cooking, or mix them into your ice cream, there’s no denying that pistachios are popular. They also share …
Stevia is a common sweetener. It’s often considered safer and healthier than artificial sweeteners like sucralose, partly because it’s natural instead. But, what does that term even mean and is stevia …
Alkaline water is an interesting idea. It’s exactly what the name suggests – water that is more alkaline than normal. This means it has a higher pH than regular water. That difference is meant to …
Ham refers to cuts of pork meat that comes from the hind leg – it can be a whole ham which includes the butt and shank cuts, butt end which is the uppercut of the hind leg, shank end which refers to …
You’ve probably heard the good news by now – nuts are healthy. There are plenty of reasons why, including the nutrient content, the protein, and the fact that nuts aren’t processed much at all. …
