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Eating a balanced diet in today's food landscape means that when you're surrounded by bad, you've got to maximize the good if you want to boost your health and lose weight. You have to find places in your day to sneak in the healthiest foods in the world. And to do so, you don't have to look any further than your local grocery store. Some of the best superfoods for your health are many foods you likely already have in your fridge and pantry. Give your health a boost with these stellar superfoods. And stock up on any of The 7…

It can be tempting to feel like it's too late to get in shape. Middle-aged adults who were never self-proclaimed "health nuts" from the start may feel like the time for major lifestyle changes has passed. However, new research from the American Health Association (AHA) suggests that this point in life might be the perfect time to create a healthy meal plan and pick up a new gym routine. Using data from the Framingham Heart Study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the new study revealed that eating…

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but not all breakfast foods are created equal when it comes to your health. According to a 2016 review of research published in the journal Nutrients based on data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, approximately 6 percent of the U.S. population eats oatmeal on any given day, a choice that's associated with numerous health benefits, from increased satiety to improved digestive health. However, if you're among the countless people ditching…

We think there's a lot to love about yogurt, from the calcium, probiotics, and high protein to the sheer ease of grabbing a scoop when you need something healthy, filling, and fast. One ongoing concern about dairy yogurt is that like some other products made from animal milk, it had been thought to cause inflammation in the body, which can lead to some infections, diseases, and disorders. Now, a study out of Israel has discovered that the probiotics in yogurt products may actually reduce inflammation to make the immune…

The CDC reports that common side effects of getting the COVID-19 vaccine include pain, redness, and swelling on the arm where you got the shot as well as tiredness, headache, muscle pain, chills, fever, and nausea throughout the rest of your body. They recommend using a cool compress to reduce pain and discomfort where you got the shot as well as drinking plenty of fluids to reduce discomfort from fever. We spoke to registered dietitian Lauren Manaker MS, RDN, LD, founder of Nutrition Now Counseling and author of Fueling…

There's no way around it: salt is, well, delicious. Sprinkled on top of popcorn, sticking to steaming-hot, crispy french fries, adding a dynamic flavor to salmon, steak, or other meats, there are many uses for this essential spice. But with anything yummy and thus, potentially addicting, consuming too much salt can lead to problematic health issues. Some of these are incredibly serious, like heart disease, premature death, and stomach cancer. However, one significant short-term side effect worth noting if you're eating too…

Metabolism. It's the set of life-sustaining chemical transformations within the cells of living organisms. It's such a big concept that it's understandable to feel as if it's beyond your control. But that's not true! If you're wondering how to increase metabolism, we've rounded up the 50 best quick and easy ways to rev your fat-burning furnace to help you reach your weight loss goals that much faster. And to keep you on track, be sure you're stocked up on The 7 Healthiest Foods to Eat Right Now. If you want to weigh…

When the time comes to get in shape and burn off some stomach fat, picking the right foods to incorporate into your weight loss regimen proves crucial. Even if an item appears healthy on the surface, it might hold some nutritional secrets that hamper weight loss around your midsection. When you have to devise a new weekly menu designed to burn fat, bananas are one of the best foods to melt belly fat fast. According to the Mayo Clinic, we have a ton of reasons to love bananas, especially when we need to diet. The fruit has a…

Moving on, baseball - weight loss can only be America's true pastime. According to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from 2020, 17.1% of adults in the United States between 2015 and 2018 on a diet at any given time, with the vast majority of these individuals losing weight as a means of achieving weight loss. But for most people, these weight loss efforts do not last long - a meta-analysis from 2020 published in BMJ found that…

Scientists and dietitians are now learning many of the health benefits of having a healthy gut. One of the biggest benefits is supporting the health of beneficial bacteria and immune cells that help fight foreign bodies like bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Many popular diets that you may have tried or are currently trying can be detrimental to your health—especially the health of your gut. Registered dietitians weigh in on the damage that some of these popular plans may have. And as always, it's best to consult your doctor…