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1. Source of fiber and protein Polenta contains both protein and fiber to help a person feel full. Fiber is also recommended to keep the digestive system functioning properly, to feed healthy gut bacteria, and to prevent constipation 2. Polenta is gluten-free For people looking for gluten-free dishes, polenta is a good option. Many sources of fiber, such as wheat, couscous, and rye, contain gluten. Polenta is usually safe to be eaten by people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. But people should check the ingredient list for other additives. 3. Rich in complex carbohydrates Polenta is an excellent source of complex carbohydrates....

Rich in protein We need protein for everything from building and strengthening bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood to making hormones and enzymes. Quinoa contains all nine essential amino acids, which make it a ‘complete protein’ food. This is very rare for plant foods so instantly elevates it to ‘superfood’ status. As well as containing such ‘good’ quality protein, it’s also high in the amount of protein, with eight grams per cup. Fights cancer Quinoa is packed with antioxidants, with particularly high amounts of quercetin and kaempferol, which studies have linked to fighting against breast, bone, cervical, prostate, and colon...

Nowadays out in the nutrition and diet health spaces there or countless diets being claiming to be the best for weight loss, physical strength, healthy living, etc. It’s easy to get lost with so many different options out there, but thankfully some of the well-known ones have some science backing them, making the choice just a little bit easier. Among some of the most popular and well known are the Keto and Paleo diets. Now, what are the specific differences and similarities between the two, and why would someone pick one over the other? This is what I’ll go into...

Grains are an essential part of a healthy diet—they’re a plant food that provides us with essential vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates that fuel our muscles and brain with energy, and more. But not all grains are created equal. There are whole grains (those that still contain the bran, germ, and endosperm) and refined grains (in which the bran and germ have been removed, leaving just the high-carb endosperm behind). Before we jump into which types of grains are the best for your body, let’s quickly define what they are. Simply stated, grains are hard, edible dry seeds that grow on grass-like...

Whether it’s a lack of energy slowing down your work/business life, dragging your feet to the gym, or any other part of daily life where you just don’t seem to have the energy you used to, the cause can be traced to your diet. The fact of the matter is, this isn’t an uncommon phenomenon in the modern professional world.   Balancing long working hours, family life, relationships, and other responsibilities makes it extremely tough to prioritize the proper nutrition. In short, life just doesn’t seem to give us enough time to make our own healthy meals consistently. So we...