Healthy Eating

Rob Lowe has been a fixture in Hollywood for over four decades, from his star-making turn in The Outsiders to his current role on 9-1-1: Lone Star, now in its second season. It's not talent alone that's enabled Lowe, 57, to maintain a decades-spanning career in an industry where success is so elusive. In an exclusive interview with Eat This, Not That!, Lowe opens up about how his healthy lifestyle has kept him, fit, focused, and able to tackle long hours on set. Read on to discover the habits Lowe credits for his well-being…

Whether you're sprinkling some on your salad or adding a few pinches to your homemade pasta sauce, adding salt to food is a regular part of many people's culinary routines. However, while the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults consume no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day, most people in the U.S. are getting significantly more than that on a daily basis. According to a 2018 study published in JAMA, the average U.S. adult consumes an estimated 3,608 milligrams of sodium per day—and that…

The popular refrain, when it comes to vitamin C, seems to be its immune-boosting abilities. Mid-pandemic, scarfing down packets of the nutrient became habitual; research even showed us how this vitamin can help lower your COVID-19 risk. But, while getting plenty of vitamin C can help prevent you from getting sick, not getting a healthy amount can have more dire consequences. It may sound mythical, like an ailment from another era, but after consulting with experts we discovered that the number one side effect of vitamin C…

You've probably heard some buzz that tart cherry juice is loaded with antioxidants that help to decrease inflammation, and vitamins and minerals that may relieve joint pain and help you recover from physical activity. But when it comes time to wind down for the day, a team of pro athletes were among the first to discover that tart cherry juice can also be a major player in how well you sleep. In recent years, tart cherry juice came onto the scene in a big way. A registered dietitian for Healthline says tart cherries—also…

The benefits of your coffee habit go beyond that morning perk you crave. Not only is coffee said to be good for your liver (yes, really), now brand new research is suggesting that coffee may also add years to your life. Researchers at Korea's Chung-Ang University, in collaboration with the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, conducted a new study that's been published in the latest issue of the peer-reviewed Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Looking specifically at their population, the study aimed…

For years now, coconut water brands have been thought to deliver the ultimate hydration benefits (yes, including for a hangover). That's not entirely so, a registered dietitian has just warned. If you're not sure of exactly what you're buying, coconut water can lead to one rather undesirable effect. Registered dietitian Lizzie Streit, M.S., R.D., L.D.N., has explained to Healthline that while coconut water is a natural source of minerals that provide hydration, it can have one uncomfortable effect. RELATED: The One Vitamin…

There is no magical potion that can radically change the numbers on the scale (at least not in a safe or sustainable way). But there is one super-powerful beverage that's been scientifically proven to support weight loss—green tea. One of the healthiest drinks on the planet, green tea has been linked to loads of benefits, including boosting your metabolism and supporting healthy weight loss. It is high levels of polyphenols—a plant compound that has been linked to many health benefits, such as reducing inflammation and…

For many people, drinking a cup of coffee in the morning is an essential part of their day. And while the occasional cup of coffee may boost your energy level, focus, or even your mood, you can definitely have too much of a good thing when it comes to your coffee intake. While the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) says that most healthy adults can safely consume up to 400 milligrams of caffeine each day—the amount you'd get in approximately four to five cups of coffee—individual tolerance can vary greatly based on…

Want healthier lungs? Then consider boosting your gut health with probiotics, according to a recent study presented at the Digestive Disease Week conference. Researchers looked at detailed food and supplement diaries of 220 people who had participated in an earlier study on probiotics and weight loss—research that itself has some intriguing results—and assessed whether probiotic use had an effect on the prevalence of upper respiratory infection. Turns out, their suspicions were correct. Those in the earlier research who were…

Sugar is one of those ingredients that you know you should practice more discipline with… except it adds such a treat to your day. If you've been pondering kicking your sugar habit to trim down and level out your blood sugar levels, the move could help you more than you think. A Cleveland Clinic preventive cardiology dietitian explains four significant ways that wiping out sugar can be a huge boost to your heart health. The Cleveland Clinic, which U.S. News & World Report rates as the top heart hospital in the country,…