Walking the aisles of the grocery store can seem like one internal debate after another — especially if your goal is to fill your cart with the healthiest options possible. Oat milk or soy? Peanut butter or almond butter? Full-fat or reduced-fat cheese? Picking up a pack of tortillas presents yet another nutritional conundrum. At … Read more
If you had an upset stomach when you were a kid, there was one home remedy that parents, grandparents and other caregivers seemed to recommend time and time again: ginger ale. In fact, I was still turning to ginger ale for its supposed stomach-soothing properties well into adulthood, including when I was dealing with morning … Read more
Throughout the United States, high cholesterol is a common issue. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, two in five American adults deal with the condition, putting them at increased risk of stroke and heart attack. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that circulates in your blood. It isn’t necessarily dangerous on its own … Read more
With a busy schedule, breakfast can easily be overlooked, but research suggests that skipping that meal may be more harmful than you think. “As they say, breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” says Dan Buettner, longevity researcher who coined the term “blue zones.” “It gives your body the energy to make it … Read more
4 simple ways to eat for longevity 1. Eat more whole foods “Well, first of all, focus on whole and minimally processed foods, especially plant foods,” says Hu. Aim to incorporate more whole foods, like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and legumes into every meal, he adds. Hu strongly recommends a diet similar to the … Read more
Home Health Iron to Vitamin C, 7 Nutritional Deficiencies That Can Impact Your Mood Eating right doesn’t only help the body, it greatly affects mental health too. Read on to know the connection between food deficiencies and mood swings. Iron to Vitamin C, 7 Nutritional Deficiencies That Can Impact Your Mood Mood disorders have a … Read more
Colorado legislators will propose new regulations for providers of eating disorder treatment in the coming months, amid calls from advocates and patients to crack down on practices that one legislator labeled “barbaric.” The coming legislation, which will debut early next year when state lawmakers reconvene, would require providers to follow specific requirements around weigh-ins, the … Read more
Most people know which foods to avoid for a healthy heart. Yet, do you often think about the foods you eat and how they affect the brain? It’s been scientifically proven that diet can influence brain health. “The brain represents about 2% of our body weight, but it consumes about 20% of all of our … Read more
While a strong immune system is no match for the power of social distancing when it comes to limiting the spread of COVID-19, it’s certainly top of mind these days. We’re all doing our best to stay healthy, and relying on our immune system to help make that happen. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, … Read more
One percent, 2%, skim, whole… the milk cases at the grocery store are udder–ly full of options. That’s not even counting the dairy-free milks one case over. Between almond, soy, oat, rice and coconut, the wide range of options is proof that you can milk practically anything. One reason many people drink milk (or cook … Read more
