This article is all about the Japanese sweet potato. Learn the facts behind its origins, nutritional value, and what other varieties of this vegetable exist.
We’ll clear up typical misconceptions about this tasty food. Learn what differentiates it from so-called traditional sweet potatoes; and how it can fit into your diet.
Lastly, we include two appetizing methods of cooking it. Read onwards to get the facts on this delectable source of nourishment.
What Is the Japanese Sweet Potato?
Dioscorea japonica goes under several common names. These include the Japanese yam, the glutinous yam, and the Japanese sweet ...
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What is the Keto Rash?
The keto (or ketogenic) diet is a high-fat and low-carb dietary plan. It's followed religiously to reap the rewards by those on the diet. Unfortunately, this means some unwanted side effects can occur. This is the same with any major dietary change.
The keto rash is a typical itchy, red rash that appears on your upper body. This form of dermatitis is a rare side effect that’s most common in young Japanese and other Asian women. But that doesn’t mean everyone else is safe from it—anyone can have this inflammatory condition.
We’ll take you through the symptoms, causes and treatment for the keto rash. We’ll also share with you how to ...
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Go Bananas Over Banana Flour
One of the most basic kitchen staples, flour, has come into question these days for a variety of reasons. Surprisingly, perhaps banana flour is the answer.
More and more people are avoiding flour, ruling out some of their favorite foods in the process. People are skipping out on pastas, pizzas, and sweet treats all in avoidance of the white stuff, believed to be a cause of many health problems such as obesity, stress, and headaches. Some people must avoid flour altogether due to digestive health variances and allergies.
Banana Flour… What’s That?
There is a lot to sacrifice to avoid flour; banana flour reminds us we ...
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The Ultimate Grapefruit Guide
Another day, another diet. There are probably as many diets in the world as there are days in a year. And fad diets always seem to captivate people who are searching for nutrition guidance. That's why we want to provide you with the info you need to learn about what diets are safe and sustainable and which ones may not be. This week we're focusing on the grapefruit diet.
The grapefruit diet’s intent is fast weight loss. It’s a short term dietary regime where you eat grapefruit with every meal. Your other meals include eggs and protein-rich meats. Fat is also a factor in the diet, along with some vegetables.
The principles behind this ...
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The GOLO Diet
At Ultimate Paleo Guide, we've long given you information on paleo, keto, and generally whole-foods based diets. But we want to be sure you're armed with information on all types of diets so you can make the best decision for your health and your body. This article is going to explore the GOLO diet.
The GOLO diet is a regime where you don’t count calories or even track nutrients. It’s also a diet you can follow with the help of a purchased program. You follow it for 30, 60 or 90 days after buying the plan of your choice.
The GOLO diet is believed to boost your metabolism and energy levels. It’s also supposed to balance your insulin and ...
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Herbed Chicken Omelet
With most things in life, simpler is better. And this herbed chicken omelet is no exception. With fresh herbs of your choosing, cooked shredded chicken, and eggs, this omelet is packed with protein and flavor for the ultimate, simple breakfast.
Now, when most people start to eat "healthy," a common complaint we might hear is that the food is so bland. Most of the time, this is because people are actually eating BLAND food. Boiled chicken and steamed vegetables are as bland as can be.
I always encourage these people to actually flavor their food. Crazy idea, I know. But spices - especially the ones from Trader Joe's - are a ...
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All About The Plant Paradox Diet
From the moment we’re smart enough to understand, we’re told we need to eat fruit and vegetables. So when a diet tells you to abandon these healthy foods, of course, it’s going to be called a paradox.
The Plant Paradox diet is highly controversial, based on avoiding the lectin proteins found in plants.
It's the creation of a former heart surgeon, Steven Gundry, who claims lectins produce inflammation. This inflammation can lead to weight gain and diseases, so his diet avoids them—we’ll examine the results of this in detail.
To achieve this, we delve into the following:
The Plant Paradox diet benefits.Plant Paradox diet ...
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Food Combining – Should You Do It?
Food combining involves only consuming carefully chosen combinations of certain foods. Some you eat together, and others should never be mixed. The combinations are designed to aid digestion and weight loss.
We’re going to examine whether or not food combining works and what the benefits of it are.
To answer this, we’ll cover the following:
What is food combining?Is food combining essential?Why should you follow food combining?Reasons why food combining is unnecessary.
What Is Food Combining?
There are variations of food combining, but the basic principles remain the same.
Food combining is all about approaching your ...
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The 411 on Zero-Proof Drinks
Sometime you’re in the mood for a cocktail, but you’d rather not drink alcohol. You might try zero-proof drinks!
This article explores the growing demand for zero-proof drinks, and it also outlines their benefits and possible side effects. We’ll also share three recommendations so you can experiment with zero-proof drinks on your own.
What makes zero-proof drinks different is that a substitute non-alcoholic liquid is used, one that tastes like what it’s replacing. In other words, a “non-alcoholic” whiskey or absinthe is now on the menu.
What are Zero-Proof Drinks?
Cocktails bring together a blend of ingredients and alcohol, ...
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All About the Sesame Seed (Nutrition Facts and More)
Paleo people are talking, and they’re talking about sesame seeds. Sesame seeds are paleo-approved. When it comes to sesame seed nutrition, they are high in fiber, vitamin E, and magnesium (which lowers chances of high blood pressure – a risk factor for heart attack and stroke). They may even help to lower cholesterol.
You might know sesame seeds as those little seeds that top hamburger buns. Or one of the necessary ingredients in the cult-favorite Trader Joe's Everything But The Bagel seasoning. With so many benefits and a punch of flavor, it’s no wonder that sesame seeds are such a hot topic today. They are the ...
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