Food and Nutrition

Brian Bender, PhD

Apr 20, 2021
3 min

11 Daidzein Rich Foods Ranked

In this post, we’ll discuss what is daidzein, some of the latest research related to daidzein and health, list daidzein-rich foods, and...

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10 Tips to Increase your Vegetable Consumption

Brian Bender, PhD

Dec 2, 2019
4 min

10 Tips to Increase your Vegetable Consumption

The following guest post was written for our blog by Anita Fernandes. Anita Fernandes has been writing extensively on health and wellness...

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Foods High In Potassium (the Ultimate Ranking of Potassium Density)

Brian Bender, PhD

Sep 5, 2019
2 min

Foods High In Potassium (the Ultimate Ranking of Potassium Density)

Foods high in potassium are important for a healthy diet, especially for those individuals looking to lower their blood pressure....

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Potassium in Beans (24 Beans Ranked by Potassium Density)

Brian Bender, PhD

Aug 22, 2019
3 min

Potassium in Beans (24 Beans Ranked by Potassium Density)

Less than 2% of all U.S. adults are meeting the recommended guidelines for dietary potassium intake. So as all of us could stand to eat...

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Brian Bender, PhD

Aug 16, 2019
2 min

50 Low Sodium Foods (Ranked)

We've ranked the top 10 low sodium foods by food group, and given you an interactive chart to browse for yourself to see just where your...

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Brian Bender, PhD

Mar 19, 2019
3 min

50 Calcium Rich Foods (Ranked)

We crunched the numbers from the USDA Food Database to find the 50 most calcium rich foods you can eat on a calorie-per-calorie basis.

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50 Folic Acid Rich Foods: Ranked from Highest to Lowest

Brian Bender, PhD

Jan 31, 2019
3 min

50 Folic Acid Rich Foods: Ranked from Highest to Lowest

We've ranked the top 10 low sodium foods by food group, and given you an interactive chart to browse for yourself to see just where your...

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50 Vitamin C Rich Foods: Ranked from Highest to Lowest

Brian Bender, PhD

Jan 24, 2019
2 min

50 Vitamin C Rich Foods: Ranked from Highest to Lowest

We knew vitamin C is an essential micronutrient we need to eat daily to maintain optimal health. In fact, vitamin C is arguably linked to...

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10 Omega-3 Rich Foods: 3 Lists of Fatty Acid Rankings

Brian Bender, PhD

Jan 8, 2019
3 min

10 Omega-3 Rich Foods: 3 Lists of Fatty Acid Rankings

Three rankings, one for each of the primary omega-3 fatty acids, give the top 10 omega-3 rich foods according to nutrient density.

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Myricetin in Foods (Myricetin Density of 27 Foods)

Brian Bender, PhD

Oct 28, 2018
2 min

Myricetin in Foods (Myricetin Density of 27 Foods)

Learn more about the potential health benefits of the phytochemical, myricetin, and compare the density of myricetin in 27 foods!

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51 Most Protein Rich Foods (Ranked by Protein Density)

Brian Bender, PhD

Oct 7, 2018
2 min

51 Most Protein Rich Foods (Ranked by Protein Density)

Sorry to all the vegetarians. When it comes to the most protein rich foods, animal products top the list. If you are looking protein rich...

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191 of the Healthiest Vegetables Ranked (from Best to Worst)

Brian Bender, PhD

Oct 1, 2018
9 min

191 of the Healthiest Vegetables Ranked (from Best to Worst)

See our ultimate ranking of 191 of the healthiest vegetables by nutrient density. Also see which are most mineral dense, vitamin dense...

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Is Vegetable Oil Healthy? The Science of 13 Cooking Oils

Brian Bender, PhD

Oct 1, 2018
6 min

Is Vegetable Oil Healthy? The Science of 13 Cooking Oils

If we’re going to figure out if vegetable oils are healthy, we first need to look at what they’re made of. Then, we need to decide how...

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33 of the Healthiest Green Leafy Vegetables Ranked

Brian Bender, PhD

Oct 1, 2018
6 min

33 of the Healthiest Green Leafy Vegetables Ranked

The most nutritious green leafy vegetables have a wide variety (and high density) of nutrients important for a balanced diet. Things like...

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Healthy Food: Your Ultimate Guide to Healthy Eating

Brian Bender, PhD

Oct 1, 2018
17 min

Healthy Food: Your Ultimate Guide to Healthy Eating

Healthy food, regardless of food category, has a large breadth and high density of essential nutrients, a high fiber-to-sugar ratio, a...

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37 Luteolin Rich Foods Ranked by Luteolin Density

Brian Bender, PhD

Oct 1, 2018
2 min

37 Luteolin Rich Foods Ranked by Luteolin Density

Learn more about the dietary flavanoid luteolin, and see the top food sources of luteolin with our ranking of 37 luteolin rich foods!

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Brian Bender, PhD

Oct 1, 2018
2 min

63 Kaempferol Rich Foods (Ranked)

Learn more about dietary kaempferol, and see the top food sources of kaempferol with our ranking of 63 kaempferol rich foods!

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What is the Healthiest Cheese? Rankings of 29 Cheeses

Brian Bender, PhD

Oct 1, 2018
5 min

What is the Healthiest Cheese? Rankings of 29 Cheeses

Cottage cheese is has relatively modest fat profile, low in calorie density and sodium (see below), and is relatively dense in many...

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93 Quercetin Rich Foods Ranked by Quercetin Density

Brian Bender, PhD

Oct 1, 2018
2 min

93 Quercetin Rich Foods Ranked by Quercetin Density

Learn more about dietary quercetin, and see the top food sources of quercetin with our ranking of 93 quercetin rich foods!

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Healthiest Breads: 20 Breads Ranked (from Best to Worst)

Brian Bender, PhD

Oct 1, 2018
6 min

Healthiest Breads: 20 Breads Ranked (from Best to Worst)

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