Healthy Eating

If you feel that you are throwing more herbal or whole foods — foods that come from a plant — into your shopping cart, you are not alone. Current data shows that the plant-food industry is now a $ 7 billion market, according to statistics from Herbal food association. In fact, more than 71 million U.S. households, or 57% of all U.S. households, purchased plant-based foods by 2020 — an increase of 4% from the previous year. Meals based on minimally processed, animal-free items — fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes…

Adding cocoa powder to your smoothie before exercise can do more than satisfy your chocolate cravings, according to a study in European Journal of Applied Physiology. Researchers suggest that it may help increase blood flow, which not only reduces the risk of blood clots but can also increase exercise performance. This is because there is a bioactive compound in cocoa powder - and dark chocolate, but to a lesser extent - called cocoa flavanols that contribute to better oxygen uptake and blood flow into the muscles,…

What type of soft drink are you: The type who sometimes enjoys a pinch of fizz and taste, or one who has to have it every day? Because it is calorie-free, you can think of your favorite soft drink as a free drink for everyone ... but after a journalist shared the battle over her 40-year-old dieting habits, addiction experts sound the alarm about your health that, as one doctor suggests, we all should be "very concerned" about. This week has New York Times published an article in which one author, Abby Ellin, revealed…

You can not really talk about brown rice without also going into white rice. The main difference between the two? White rice has been refined to remove beneficial bran and sprouts; Brown rice is categorized as a healthier whole grain because bran (a form of dietary fiber) and sprouts are intact. "Whole grain, brown rice provides more important nutrients compared to white rice, including magnesium, iron, fiber, B vitamins and antioxidants," said Lisa Moskovitz, RD, CEO of NY Nutrition, and a member of our medical expert…

When you are looking for a crunchy snack, cashews almost always work as a good option. Cashews are native to South America and the Caribbean, but can be enjoyed worldwide as a healthy snack. Eating cashews not only helps with hunger, but they can also help improve your health. Many people who want a healthier diet choose herbal products, and cashews are becoming increasingly popular as a vegan alternative to many dairy products. These nuts can be made into milk, cream cheese, cream, butter and they can even be made into…

Apple cider vinegar is more than just a trendy component to a healthy drink or salad dressing. The vinegar, which is made from fermented apple juice and has been around for thousands of years, can also help you lose weight. In fact, apple cider vinegar can help you shed a few extra pounds in more ways than one. "Apple cider vinegar may give you several weight-loss advantages. Research shows that it can increase fat burning, which is a dream come true for any weight loss hopeful," says The Nutrition Twins—Tammy Lakatos…

Sydney McLaughlin snagged the 400-meter hurdle world record at the U.S. Olympic Trials in June. The esteemed 21-year-old track athlete became the first woman in history to run the event in under 52 seconds—51.9 seconds, to be exact. McLaughlin is competing in the first round of the women's 400-meter hurdles this evening in Tokyo. To mark the occasion, we thought it would be the perfect opportunity to showcase the two-time Olympian's go-to post-workout meal. RELATED: This Is the Exact Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Gold…

Nine-time Olympic medalist Allyson Felix is set to compete in the 400-meter dash at the Tokyo Olympics next week in what will be her fifth and final Olympic Games. Felix, whose Olympic career began in 2004, is currently tied with Merlene Ottey of Jamaica (1980-2000) as the third most decorated track and field Olympian of all time. The track star was slated to compete in the mixed-gender 4×400 relay on Friday, but the U.S. team was disqualified due to an exchange between the first and second legs, Elija Godwin and Lynna Irby.…

Whether you can't imagine eating crudités or chips without a side of guacamole or love to add some sliced avocado to your toast in the morning, there's no denying that avocado is one delicious fruit. While many avocado aficionados may recognize that the fruit's high fat content makes it more satisfying than your average apple or pear, there's a surprising side effect of eating avocado even the biggest guac geeks may not know: as a good source of potassium, avocado may help soothe muscle pain. "Avocados contain more potassium…

The American Heart Association has stated that around 121.5 million Americans suffer from some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD), and that by the year 2035, 45% of all Americans will have some form of heart disease. Interestingly, if you're someone who's been diagnosed with heart disease and partake in occasional, moderate drinking, a new study suggests that particular pattern may not only be unnecessary for you to change, but it could actually help prevent you from experiencing more related conditions. This week, a team…