Healthy Eating

From the type served in movie theater buckets to the kind you make at home, there's no denying that popcorn is one of America's most popular snacks. However, even if you consider yourself a regular kernel connoisseur, there's plenty about this beloved food you likely don't know—particularly when it comes to your health. If you're a fan of this poppable snack, there's a surprising popcorn side effect you may not be aware of: eating popcorn may help reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. "Popcorn is a whole…

Instant oats are a staple in many people's breakfast routines, and it's not hard to see why: they're inexpensive, take seconds to prepare, and it's easy to make them taste like a gourmet meal with healthy additions like spices, fruits, and nuts. However, it's not just how tasty instant oats can be that make them a great addition to your day—their health benefits are nothing to sneeze at, either. And although you'll often hear that less processed versions of oats, like steel-cut or rolled, are better for you than the…

If you're a fan of food from China, Thailand, and other Asia areas, you're likely familiar with the distinct taste of ginger. As the main ingredient in soups, stews, meat marinades, and side dishes, this tiny yellow flowering plant has long been used to improve dishes' health component. And, for hundreds of years, it's been used as a healing agent in folk medicine. Here, we explore what actually happens to your body when you eat ginger or even drink it in tea! And for even more healthy tips, be sure to check out our list of…

No one could ever doubt that having a few cups of coffee a day keeps us energized and moving forward. However, while your morning cup of joe can have a ton of positive effects on your health, certain problems do present themself when we overindulge at the wrong time, particularly this one danger of drinking coffee. While many have heard that one too many espresso shots or lattes can cause anxiety, raise heart rates, and cause high blood pressure, few know about the danger that they place themself in when they indulge in…

Whether you enjoy mushrooms stir-fried, sautéed, or grilled, this member of the fungi family provides more than a rich umami flavor to your scrambled eggs, appetizers, and entrées. According to research presented at a March 2021 meeting at the Endocrine Society, white button mushrooms may slow down the progression of prostate cancer. Since the study authors had previously discovered in a phase one clinical trial that this food reduced levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA)—a protein made by the cells in the prostate…

Breakfast is a meal everyone has an opinion about. Some people insist it's the most important meal of the day. Others think they're much better off skipping it completely. Whether you always start the day with a hearty meal or like to just have a quick bite in the morning, there are certain things you may be doing at breakfast that are actually setting your day up for failure. That's right, some of your breakfast habits are just bad news. To help you make sure you're not turning this meal into an unhealthy one very…

Those who exercise regularly have likely seen plenty of claims about how drinking electrolyte-enhanced water is much better than water alone but is that just marketing hype? A recent study in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition says: Believe it. Electrolytes are minerals that include sodium, potassium, magnesium, and chloride, and they play an important role in helping the body absorb water and maintain muscle health. (Related: The 7 Healthiest Foods to Eat Right Now). To determine how…

If you've spent any time on Twitter over the past few days, you may have heard about the Cinnamon Toast Crunch drama. Or should we call it Cinnamon Shrimp Crunch? Jensen Karp, a music producer and TV writer, allegedly found shrimp tails in his bag of Cinnamon Toast Crunch this week and posted an image on Twitter. As Karp continued to dig, he also found what could seem to be rodent droppings in his bag, some even caked onto the cereal as well. Ummmm @CTCSquares – why are there shrimp tails in my cereal? (This is not…

Dinner is—dare we say—the most celebrated meal of the day. Think about how often the question, "What do you want for dinner?" is thrown around. And how dinner plans tend to be the main source of excitement you end up centering your whole day around. One study even found that those who skip dinner were more likely to be overweight, so this meal really does have value to your overall health. There are some dishes though, that you're going to want to avoid eating as your dinner entrée. Not every dish is created equally,…

There’s a reason why grocery stores dedicate entire aisles to boxes of cereal. Cereal has become an American kitchen staple over the years, and a beloved breakfast item across the country. And while digging into a bowl of Frosted Flakes or Reese’s Puffs sounds like a delicious way to start your morning, we can’t help but point out the truth—cereal is full of added sugars. A simple serving of Frosted Flakes contains 12 grams of sugar, which is almost 50% of the average recommended intake of sugar, according to the…