John Burson
Certified Nutritionist
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Co-authored Articles (15)
How to
Make Fenugreek Tea
Fenugreek is an herb that's popularly used for a variety of home remedies. While not all of them have been verified by research, the tea is nonetheless delicious. Studies do show that fenugreek may help breastmilk produc...
How to
Eat Fenugreek Seeds
Fenugreek seeds are one of the healthiest seeds you can add to your diet. These seeds are thought to have multiple health benefits, such as aiding weight loss, preventing diabetes, lowering cholesterol, and increasing br...
How to
Make Kombucha Tea
Kombucha tea is a sweetened tisane produced through fermentation. Plain kombucha has an acidic, vinegar-like flavor in addition to the original sweet tea flavor. The strength of the tea flavor can be adjusted with the am...
How to Store Popcorn So It Lasts Longer
Keep your popcorn at its piping-hot best with essential tipsNo one enjoys reaching into a bowl of popcorn to find a soggy or chewy piece. Fortunately, you can make a few little changes to end up with popcorn that stays f...
How to
Use Fenugreek Powder
Fenugreek powder, also known as methi, is an herb that has long been used in India and North Africa. It is said to have a number of health benefits, such as nourishing skin and hair. The most common way to take fenugreek...
How to
Barbecue
Grilling your food gives it a unique, yummy taste, as well as those beautiful black grill marks. Whether you're using a gas grill or a charcoal grill, you'll need to preheat the grill before adding your food. Use a meat ...
15 Effective Strategies to Slow Down Your Metabolism
Lifestyle changes to decrease your metabolism and gain weight If you're struggling to gain weight, you might think your fast metabolism is to blame. Your metabolism is the rate at which your body converts calories into e...
Do Your Cheekbones Look Sunken? 13 Foods to Eat for Plumper, Chubbier Cheeks
There's something about pleasantly plump cheeks that make a person look healthy and happy. While there's no single food that helps you get chubby cheeks, eating specific foods can give you healthy skin that's plump and ...
Losing Weight as an Endomorph: Food List, Sample Menu & Exercises
Diet and exercise tips for endomorph body typesIf you’re an endomorph, you might be a bit more petite and rounder or bulkier than other people. While this doesn't mean you're fat, it may make it harder to lose weight t...
How to
Make Homemade Popcorn
Homemade popcorn is a relatively healthy and tasty treat you can make at home. Microwavable popcorn is convenient, but full of additives and preservatives. It also may be higher in calories and fat. If you're craving pop...
How to
Stop Losing Weight
Many people want to lose weight, but if you are underweight or keep dropping weight, you may want to figure out how to stop. Your goal may be to maintain your weight or to gain a little bit. To stop losing weight, increa...
How to
Drink Kombucha
Kombucha is fermented tea with a unique acidic, effervescent flavor. It's become increasingly popular, and can be found at most major grocery stores. Start slowly when you first try drinking it, and notice how your body ...
How to
Use Fenugreek Seeds
Fenugreek or methi seeds, long used in India and other areas for health benefits, have spread across the world as alternative medicine. Unfortunately, they also come with a bitter, burnt sugar taste, so you may want to t...
How to
Make Guacamole
Guacamole is a popular Mexican avocado salad or dip that’s quite easy to make. The base of most guacamole is mashed or chunked avocado. Mix in onions, cilantro, chilies, and seasonings, and serve it with tortilla chips...
How to
Taste Dark Chocolate
The flavor compounds found in chocolate are complex, varied, and tasty! Dark chocolate in particular has a wide range of flavors, aromas, and textures. Unlike milk chocolate, dark chocolate does not contain milk solids a...
