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Amla Nutrition: Very High Vitamin C, Polyphenols, and Supplement Hype
Amla has very high vitamin C and polyphenol content, but supplement claims around blood sugar and lipids often run ahead of evidence quality.
Apple Nutrition: Fiber, Polyphenols, and Why Whole Fruit Beats Juice
Apple nutrition is more than 'an apple a day.' The science is mostly about fiber, polyphenols, and food structure, not vitamin megadoses.
Beans Nutrition: Low-Cost Fiber and Protein With Strong Metabolic Utility
Beans provide one of the best combinations of fiber, plant protein, and affordability in modern diets.
Bread Nutrition: Quality Depends on Grain Type, Fiber, and Portion
Bread can fit healthy diets, but whole-grain content, fiber density, and portion control matter more than marketing terms.
Breakfast Protein Options Explained: Fast Choices That Actually Hold You
A practical guide to breakfast protein options and why protein quality and quantity change mid-morning hunger.
Carrot Nutrition: Beta-Carotene, Eye Health, and the Fat Absorption Rule
Carrots are best understood through beta-carotene bioavailability: what you absorb depends on preparation and fat intake.