Posts Tagged: nutrition

Top-ranking nutrient-dense, low-calorie foods

We define high-ranking nutrient-dense low-calorie foods as foods that provide maximum micronutrients phytochemicals fiber and health benefits per calorie here s a strong list based on evidence from nutrition science Leafy greens Examples Spinach kale Swiss chard collard greens arugula...

Cauliflower: The Adaptive Powerhouse of the Plant World

Cauliflower is among the most adaptive and scientifically fascinating vegetables in the human diet Beneath its pale surface lies a dense network of nutrients phytochemicals and bioactive compounds that play critical roles across every stage of life It is a...

The main biological roles of vitamin D beyond bone health

Vitamin D has several important biological roles beyond bone health Immune System Regulation Vitamin D acts as a potent modulator of the immune system Many immune cells including macrophages dendritic cells and T lymphocytes have vitamin D receptors VDRs and...

The Body Atlas of Nutrition

Think of this as a guidebook each system of the body what it does and the nutrients that keep it healthy There are major systems as called out in most textbooks Lets go thorugh them at a high level Heres...