Jan 9, 2019 | Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Diet Tips, Fiber, insoluble fiber, Legumes, Nutrition, Research, Science, soluble fiber, Weight Loss
Laxatives, Fiber, Bacteria and Your Health Do you ever use laxatives? Laxative sales at retail total an astonishing $1.3 billion dollars each year in the USA. And constipation is the reason for over 2.5 million doctor visits annually. Did you know that straining while...
Sep 4, 2018 | Carbs, Cardiovascular Health, Desserts, Diet Tips, Fiber, In the Media, Legumes, Nutrition, Research, Science, Weight Loss
Moderation in all things. Did your grandmother ever tell you this? A recently-published meta-analysis says she was right. A new large-scale study Researchers who pooled the results of eight large studies covering more than 430,000 people have found that eating a...
Jun 25, 2015 | Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber, insoluble fiber, Legumes, soluble fiber
Sometimes the sheerest nonsense is put out about what foods are healthy versus unhealthy. Into that category I would now firmly put the strange and incorrect notion that legumes are unhealthy.This horribly unhelpful ‘advice’ appears to have originated with the Paleo...
May 20, 2013 | Fiber, insoluble fiber, Legumes, soluble fiber, Weight Loss
Over the past few years we’ve all seen products come onto the market promoting the importance of fiber in the American diet. Companies such as General Mills (who produce our favorite fiber source, Fiber One Original), boast that fiber is not only good for you...
May 13, 2013 | Desserts, Fiber, Legumes, Recipes, Weight Loss
Need we say more? In cased you missed it, check out our latest iDiet-approved recipe, for a high-protein dessert that’s easy and delicious. Chocolate Fudge Cake in a Mug Recipe Register Today Choose the program that’s right for you. Choose Your Program Free...
Jan 30, 2013 | Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Fiber, In the Media, Legumes, Research
Legumes Improve Heart Risk, Glycemic Control Low-glycemic beans, peas and lentils are also linked to lower blood pressure. Previous research has shown that legumes — beans, peas and lentils — can help fight heart disease by improving cholesterol. Now, a new study...