Healthy Eating

Pistachios are probably one of the best examples of the saying "good things come in small packages." While this small nut may not seem like much, pistachios are full of plant-based goodness that can do a lot for your body's health. From keeping you full to lowering your risk of cardiovascular disease, choosing to eat pistachios over any other nut may help your body in the long run. Plus, they're just salty and delicious! To prove to you all the benefits of what happens to your body when you eat pistachios, we spoke with a…

If you're looking for all the ways to protect yourself against COVID-19 (and really, who's not?), here's great news: A growing body of research is finding that a popular diet that's rapidly growing in popularity (40% of Americans are currently on it, according to a December 2019 New York Times report) may also be able to help protect you from the virus. Yes, plant-based eating may help defend your immune system against the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, a recent article on Medical News Today explains. That's because a diet…

Food provides us with nutrients, keeps us energized, and can even help us fend off disease. But those benefits aren't true for all foods. In fact, quite the opposite is the case in some instances; certain foods can actually cause health issues, inflammation, and drain you of energy. Perhaps even worse is that consuming these foods in high doses can put a strain on one of the major players in the digestive process: your stomach. Many overprocessed foods are loaded with an amalgamation of unhealthy ingredients that can cause…

Kim Kardashian has tried practically every diet out there, from adopting a low-carb eating plan to shed baby weight to doing cleanses to reset her eating habits. More recently, the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star has been singing the praises of a largely vegan way of eating. In Feb. 2020, Kardashian announced to her Twitter followers, "I eat mostly plant based. No meat anymore." However, adopting a plant-based lifestyle hasn't meant giving up on her sweet tooth; in fact, Kardashian has found a new favorite candy, and…

With low-carb and ketogenic diets gaining popularity recently, carbs have become the black sheep of the nutritional landscape. However, not all carbs are created equal—there’s a big difference between a bowl of quinoa and a cookie, after all—and eating carbs might not have the effect on your waistline you’re expecting. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, reduce bloating, or slash your risk of chronic disease, read on to discover the surprising side effects carbs can have on your waistline. (Spoiler alert: there are both…

Although COVID-19 continues to call for plenty of worldwide attention, one concerning trend that the pandemic hasn't eclipsed is this: the leading cause of death in the U.S. is still heart disease, with approximately one in four deaths caused by a cardiovascular-related illness. For what it's worth, COVID-19 could make this data point even deadlier, as the U.K.'s BMJ summarized a recent meta-study that looked at over 48,000 patients and found that those with risk factors for cardiovascular disease who also contracted…

Absolutely Lowest Spending $5 On This Will Current You With Immediate.If an online lecture should go viral in the last year, it only makes sense that it be a course about the psychology of happiness. The Yale happiness course—officially known as "Psyc 157: Psychology and the Good Life"—has become a phenomenon ever since it became the university’s most popular class a few years ago. Last March, right around the time the coronavirus panic was sending everyone scurrying indoors and Googling how to create makeshift face masks,…

We Just Discovered The Easiest Hack for Drinking. When someone asks you how you take your coffee, do you respond "with milk and sugar, please!" or, "I'd prefer a pour-over." The method in which you make your coffee might just be even more important than what you put in it, assuming you add anything at all. Aside from the classic drip method, there are several ways you can make a satisfying, rich cup of java right in the comforts of home. Whether you prefer espresso, cold brew, or even a cup of joe from a Moka pot, there's…

What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Onion. Onions are not everyone's favorite root vegetable—hello, onion breath is a real concern! Aside from needing a breath mint (immediately) after you eat onion, there are a few other less than desirable consequences of eating the veggie. At the same time, onions can offer your body quite a few significant—and some surprising—health benefits that you don't want to miss out on. Below, we pinpoint just five possible things that could happen to your body when you eat onion, and then,…

Sipping on a hot cup of tea doesn't just make it feel as though your anxiety is melting away with every sip—according to research, it may actually be easing your anxiety on a scientific level. Although people have been drinking tea for centuries to soothe ailments like sleep, sore throats, and anxiety, researchers are just now finding evidence to support these effects. While more research is needed, scientists have started to identify the major active compounds that give all kinds of tea (both herbal and "true" tea)…