We're betting you've heard that drinking wine is good for your heart health…and you've used that factoid as an excuse to splurge on your favorite cabernet with dinner at least once before. But that's the worst reason to drink wine. Not to burst your bubble, but the jury is still out on whether wine actually has any heart-boosting properties. Sure, it has antioxidants that might lower your LDL cholesterol and your cardiovascular inflammation. But that only applies to red wine, not white, and even then some studies say wine…

Baked oats are having a moment. Maybe you've been making them for years, or maybe you're a bandwagon fan in the wake of the viral TikTok rendition—aren't we all? Either way, the breakfast-food-turned-so-much-more is taking over kitchens across America. Mashed, cooked, and often combined with creative toppings, the dish makes for a tasty and relatively healthy treat. Whether you like to bake a huge tray of oats to enjoy throughout the week, or you're making single-serving baked oats for your breakfast in the morning, we…

Constipation. Gas. Diarrhea. Heartburn and indigestion. These GI-tract issues are among the most common conditions among all Americans. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, some 60-70 million of us suffer from one or more GI tract condition or disorder, making gastrointestinal issues some of the most common medical issues. While frequent and long-term GI symptoms can be signs of a more serious health issue like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn's disease, or ulcerative colitis, the vast…

These days, fatigue is so common it has spawned a subset of conditions: chronic fatigue, crisis fatigue, vital exhaustion, and even Zoom fatigue, to name just a few. Whether the tiredness is a post-COVID symptom or just depletion from the day-to-day rigors of life, most of us could use a sustainable energy boost. In his new book, The Energy Paradox, Steven R. Gundry, M.D., a cardiothoracic surgeon and New York Times bestselling author, explains that the root cause of your personal energy crisis likely has to do with how…

Taking a trip to the bread aisle at the grocery store can be anxiety-inducing. With so many options to choose from, how is one to know what the best bread is to buy? Better yet, what bread would be better for your body to feel healthy and energized? While it may seem counterintuitive (especially in a time where low-carb diets are trending pretty heavily) eating bread can actually do a lot for your body's overall health! It's all about choosing the right kinds, which is especially prevalent in a recent study published by the…

This popular meal or snack can be made at home or ordered at a restaurant. Your basic avocado toast is made with crusty or toasted bread topped with the buttery flavor of mashed, ripe avocado and sprinkled with salt and pepper. There are many variations to this beloved breakfast—I love mine drizzled with a balsamic glaze, my daughter prefers hers topped with sliced strawberries, and my son insists on his topped with an over-easy egg. No matter what your preference—the basic stays the same: bread, avocado, and salt. If…

Coffee can definitely be defined as a health elixir. It's been found to reduce prostate cancer risk, reduce heart failure risk and even lower your risk of hearing loss. And drinking a dark roast may even help you lose weight. But for certain people, coffee may actually have more negative side effects than positive. We asked nutritionists about the people that should skip drinking coffee for better health, and here's what they said. Read on, and for more on healthy eating, don't miss What Happens To Your Body When You…

So many great things come with age—but new research has discovered that as many of us get older, wisdom and discipline don't always dictate our choices. In fact, when it comes to diet, a new study has found overwhelming evidence that how our tastes evolve over time may put us at greater risk for two of the most common (and most threatening) medical events. For decades, we've known that too much sodium can lead to problems like cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure, which can cause stroke. Researchers in Japan…

Imagine your perfect Sunday breakfast. Maybe it includes a morning cup of coffee, a stack of pancakes, a glass of orange juice, and of course, a plate of fluffy, perfectly cooked scrambled eggs. This tantalizing breakfast can get us daydreaming about the weekend, but truly realizing this vision, especially the perfect plate of scrambled eggs, is easier said than done. Anytime we pour whisked eggs into a hot pan, we immediately open the floodgates to cooking challenges, ranging from using the wrong amount of heat, all the way…

Even before a global pandemic arrived last year, constant stress had become so ubiquitous many of our lives that most of us had simply learned to live with it. But according to a 2020 survey put together by the American Psychological Association, it’s time we take greater action, as stress levels in America have now reached "national mental health crisis" levels. While it's true that a certain level of stress is unavoidable—and perhaps even healthy—there are a number of signs that stress is not only controlling your life…