Healthy Eating

You already know how important it is to take care of your eyes so you can avoid diseases like age-related macular degeneration and cataracts later in life. However, the latest research has given us another good reason to focus on our eye health. In addition to improving your quality of life, it could actually help you live longer. In a February 2021 meta-analysis published in The Lancet Global Health, researchers looked at the data of 48,000 people from 17 studies. They found that the risk of mortality was 29% higher in…

Turmeric is one of the most healing spices you can get your hands on and it's what gives curry its vibrant yellow, borderline orange pigment. Research has routinely demonstrated the centuries-old spice exhibits both anti-inflammatory and medicinal properties, which in turn, may help to reduce the risk of various chronic diseases and conditions. However, according to Dr. Vikki Petersen, certified nutritionist, chiropractor, and functional medicine doctor, there are a few groups of people who should avoid turmeric—especially…

Garlic is one of those rare and wonderful foods that's not only extremely flavorful, but also almost unequivocally healthy. You can feel good about loading up on garlicky veggies, piquant bruschetta, or creamy hummus just about any time (except maybe right before a date)! But what exactly happens to your body when you eat garlic? Used for centuries in folk medicine to treat a number of health complaints, garlic has a long history as a home remedy. These days, science shows its benefits are based on solid evidence. Check out…

A banana a day… keeps your gut health in check. So it's not exactly a catchy rhyme or widespread saying, but it is true. When it comes to the benefits of eating bananas every day, it's all in what the fruit does for your gut. Here's why, and for even more healthy tips, be sure to check out our list of The 7 Healthiest Foods to Eat Right Now. Nutritionist Heather Hanks explained that bananas are one of the only foods that contain prebiotic fiber, "a type of fiber that 'feeds' the good bacteria in your gut." The benefits of…

If you're a daily coffee drinker, you probably have a consistent morning ritual. Maybe you prepare your cup of java the same way every day, by whipping out the ole French press and adding a dash of oat milk and a touch of sugar to the finished product, for example. Or perhaps it's where you sit in the living room each morning to sip on your coffee that's most important to you. Whether you sip it while reading the newspaper, eating your breakfast, or not doing not much of anything at all, it's an integral part of your morning…

These days, it seems like celebrities are always trying to convince us that their lives aren't so different from ours—even if they have money that most of us could only dream of. Accordingly, plenty of celebrities are happy to share their favorite fast-food orders (a lot of stars seem to love McDonald's). But most of the time, celebrities are eating a pretty strict diet. Here are a few stars who have spoken out about fast-food or the eating plans they follow. You probably won't catch Tom Brady in the McDonald's drive-thru…

Every year, doctors are responsible for diagnosing Americans with chronic diseases: cancer, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, heart disease, respiratory diseases, arthritis, and obesity.

While many dietitians love to snack on peanut butter in all kinds of clever ways, there seems to be one overarching theme when it comes to their one favorite peanut butter snack, and that's enjoying peanut butter with fruit. Whether it's simply dipping banana or apple slices in peanut butter, blending it up in a smoothie, or enjoying fruit and peanut butter topped on a bowl of oats, dietitians love pairing up this salty, creamy spread with sweet fruit. If you're looking for other ways to enjoy the delicious combination of…

If you think most of the products labeled "healthy," "skinny," or "natural" are actually good for you, you couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, you might as well be eating a cookie slathered in whipped cream and drizzled with fudge because most of the labeling on packaged foods isn't regulated very strictly, which gives manufacturers free rein to use whatever buzzwords they think will drive sales. Remember: a brownie is still a brownie even if you bought it at your corner Health Nuts store. Although the healthiest…

Those who follow the keto diet have likely heard of MCT, which stands for medium-chain triglycerides. Health gurus everywhere are tapping into the oil's health benefits, but are you finding yourself a little confused as to what exactly this coconut oil-derived ingredient is? We consulted three health experts to get a better understanding of exactly which MCT oil benefits are actually backed by science. Before we dive into how MCT oil can aid the body, it's important we take a step back and establish what MCT oil is.…