Nutrimental

Is Starvation Mode Real? Here’s What You Need to Know

Losing weight can be challenging enough as it is, even without worrying about slipping into “starvation mode” if you cut your calories too low.

Unfortunately, there’s a lot of confusion out there about whether or not starvation mode really exists, and—more importantly—whether or not there’s anything that you can do to prevent it.

So is starvation mode real? Or is it nothing more than a myth and scare tactic targeted towards dieters? In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the concept of starvation mode, plus some simple strategies that you can use to avoid it altogether….

What Are Legumes? Top 6 Best Legumes for Better Health

Rich in fiber, protein and a long list of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, including a few servings of the best legumes in your diet can work wonders for your health.

Studies show that eating more legumes may be linked to a decreased risk of heart disease and diabetes, plus a lower body weight. Legumes are also cost-effective, convenient and versatile, making them a must-have on your next shopping list.

So which bean has the most protein? What are the best beans to eat? And how can you incorporate a few of the best legumes into your daily diet? Here’s what you need to know….

Top Garlic Benefits for Your Brain, Bones and Heart

Garlic is a common kitchen staple used in nearly every style of cooking and cuisine around the globe. But the potential garlic benefits extend way beyond adding a punch of flavor to your favorite dishes. In fact, studies show that this powerful ingredient can help enhance heart health, boost bone density, bump up brain function and more.

So what is garlic, how can it impact your health and how can you start adding it to your daily diet? Let’s take a closer look….

Healthy Grocery Shopping Tips + Sample Grocery List

When you’re trying to eat healthy, navigating your way through the grocery store can be quite a feat. From preparing a grocery list to reading ingredients labels, arming yourself with a few healthy grocery shopping tips can do wonders for your waistline and your wallet.

Wondering how you can be a better shopper, what you should get for groceries and how you can save money at the supermarket? Keep reading for a few of my top healthy shopping tips to make your next trip to the grocery store a breeze….

Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice

Just a few months ago, I moved to a new apartment in a totally different neighborhood than where I had been living before. To be honest, the hardest adjustment wasn’t learning where the closest subway station was, which gym was nearby or what time to take my dog on a walk to avoid the winding lines at the elevator. Instead, the biggest challenge for me was learning to navigate the new grocery store across the street….

Veggie Loaded Stuffed Sweet Potatoes: Three Ways

I think at this point it’s pretty clear that I’m a big fan of sweet potatoes. They contain a wealth of important vitamins and minerals, are rich in antioxidants and, basically, are just really delicious! But while sweet potatoes are pretty good all on their own, stuffing them up full of healthy ingredients to make veggie-loaded stuffed sweet potatoes make them instantly become even better.
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How to Stay Healthy While Traveling

Staying healthy while away from home can be incredibly challenging. Your gym schedule gets thrown out the window, the local grocery stores are filled with a totally different set of foods than you’re used to and you don’t always have a kitchen to cook up nutritious recipes or do meal prep.

So how do you keep from losing all of your progress while still enjoying your travels? Here are a few of my top tips for staying healthy while traveling….

Vegan Tempeh Taco Salad

Like many of you, every year around this time, I find myself fully focused on fulfilling my New Years resolutions. And, like every year, I make several health-related goals. This year, one of my goals is to eat more veggies! Even though I think I eat a pretty good amount, you can never have enough, right?…

Spicy Broccoli Lentil Cakes

I’ll admit–I’m not a fan of winter in general; I hate the cold, I hate the snow and I hate the winter blues that always seem to roll around this time of year. On the plus side, though, when the temperatures drop, I find myself in the kitchen a lot more…usually huddled in front of the oven on those days when it’s cold and gloomy outside and the landlord still hasn’t turned on the heat for our building ;)…

Chocolate Walnut Matcha Cups

A few months ago, a friend introduced me to matcha for the first time. I had heard a lot about it but had no idea what to expect. Unfortunately, so many of these health foods that catch on either: a) aren’t actually that great for you or b) taste like you’re munching on grass. I have to admit, even though I’m all for eating anything green, I was a little skeptical about matcha….

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