Healthy Eating

If you're someone who prides yourself on your ability to take care of your body, you may already know about the different kinds of inflammation, as well as the benefits and risks associated with each. For example, while acute inflammation—like when a minor injury swells and turns red for a short amount of time—can actually protect your body, other kinds of inflammation can do some damage if left untreated. Chronic inflammation, or low-grade inflammation over a long period of time, can eventually lead to a host of health…

If you love to throw a good party, you might admit: The heart-pulsing prep is half the thrill. But as you approach those final moments before the anticipated get-together, a hand surgeon is warning you to watch out for a few unexpected cooking injuries that commonly happen in summer—including from one beloved food that, shockingly, causes 50,000 injuries to Americans each year. Ryan Rice, M.D., is a surgeon who is double-board-certified in plastic and general surgery, as well as the chair of ambulatory surgery at…

If you've got some frozen meat that you want to cook up and also have a couple of hours to kill before you want to start the cooking process, it only makes sense to defrost it by letting it thaw on the counter. That way you're not having to worry about the side effects of defrosting meat in the microwave or other questionable spots in the kitchen. Instead, it can thaw out naturally by sitting at room temperature for a while. But there can be serious problems if you are defrosting meat out on the counter for too long at an…

If you're looking to lose weight, slashing your calories for a brief time might seem tempting—especially if you start dropping pounds almost right away—but you could be causing a negative ripple effect in your gut, according to new research in Nature. To determine what kind of link existed between caloric intake and gut bacteria changes, researchers studied 80 older women whose weight ranged from slightly overweight to severely obese. For 16 weeks, half of the participants followed a medically supervised meal replacement…

If you just searched for something along the lines of Ways to calm sunburn, then chances are, you need relief fast. Take a deep breath: You're in luck. In addition to the topical solutions you may try, a Cleveland Clinic dermatologist says there's one particular beverage you can drink down fast to soothe your sunburn. We explain why it's so beneficial. Click through to learn the best drink to soothe sunburn, according to Melissa Piliang, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist at the Cleveland Clinic.…

Feeling bloated after breakfast? Are you still hungry? These are two of the most common feelings people experience if they are following these worst breakfast habits. The main culprit? The food itself. While many breakfast items out there are quick-and-easy to grab, they aren't always the most nutritious options for your body. This can cause your body to still feel hungry after consuming your breakfast, and worse, make you feel bloated on top of that. If you're looking to slim down your waistline—either to debloat your…

As far as summer fruits go, it's hard to beat the reigning queen herself, the pineapple (she literally comes with a crown!). Even if pineapple didn't look as regal as it does, there's more than enough health benefits to help it rise to the top of the summer fruit food pyramid: this sweet and tangy fruit is packed full of vitamins and minerals, can aid in digestion, and works equally well served on chicken kebabs as it does on the side of a pina colada glass. In just one cup of fresh pineapple, you'll get more than 100% of…

You hit the gym on the regular, pump some iron, and keep up with the latest moves to keep your muscles strong. And along with doing all the right things like eating right and managing your stress level, including certain supplements may help your body grow some serious muscles. Whether the muscle-building supplement is providing your body with key amino acids or it is providing a nutrient that helps stimulate muscle growth, there are countless options out there that may give your body the boost that it needs. Of course,…

Starchy snacks, especially those made from white potatoes—like potato chips—can shorten your life by putting you at higher risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers looked at just over 21,000 participants in a large nutrition survey in the U.S., from 2003 to 2014. Categorizing their dietary patterns, they analyzed what type of food was consumed at each meal and subsequent health outcomes at the end of the survey period. Those who ate…

When it comes to your gut, it's imperative that you treat it right because it can have a direct impact on your physical and mental wellbeing. The processes that your gut microbiome (aka the microorganisms that inhabit your intestines) carry out are thought to influence several diseases, including cancer, autoimmune disorders, and even autism. However, research indicates that fueling your gut with healthy foods that contain probiotics and prebiotics, among other nutrients, and steering clear of processed foods as much as…