Healthy Eating

While most of us choose to start our day with a coffee and think nothing of it besides the fact that we're about to get a boost of energy, depending on your order, you may be in for something totally unexpected. Unfortunately, just because a drink has "coffee" in the name doesn't mean you'll actually reap the benefits of the antioxidant-rich bean. Yes, you may still get a jolt of energy from the caffeine, but if you order any of the unhealthiest coffee beverages, you're more likely to get bogged down under a blanket of…

Ever wonder why oatmeal is considered a heart-healthy breakfast? This morning staple is constantly recommended by doctors and dietitians when it comes to choosing a heart-healthy breakfast. But why exactly is oatmeal considered healthy for your heart? We asked a few experts the real reason behind why this breakfast food is considered healthy for your heart, and their answers did not disappoint. Here are a few surprising side effects oatmeal has on your heart (the good and the bad), and for even more healthy eating tips, be…

Today is Earth Day, and while we should take measures to take care of our planet daily, there's even more reason to go the extra mile on this day. From picking up trash at a public park or investing in a compost bin to reduce food waste, there are many ways you can give the environment a little extra tender, love, and care today. Aside from compost—a process that enables food scraps and other organic materials that would otherwise go to waste to be repurposed as fertilizer for plants—there are many ways you can reduce food…

Sleep is essential for your body to function properly, and if you're like most Americans, you're not getting nearly enough. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than a third of American adults are not getting enough sleep on a regular basis. And you should be getting at least seven hours per night in order to best maintain your health and wellbeing. There is good news (and incentive to make progress here!): Getting more sleep can help you drop unwanted pounds. If that's not as simple for…

We worry about our hearts stopping. We fret that we're losing our marbles. Our stomachs send us so many daily signals that we can never forget it's there, pressing against our belt buckle. But the liver? Whoever thinks about that 3-pound, reddish-brown blob that sits on top of the stomach, just under the diaphragm? Your liver deserves better. It's a life-giver and our natural detoxer. Without it, you'd be a goner. This unsung hero is one of your body's workhorse organs, multitasking no fewer than 500 important functions.…

Did you know that only 9% of adults eat the recommended amount of vegetables, according to the CDC? It goes without saying that this is a pretty upsetting statistic. There are so many reasons why you should be eating vegetables—most of which you probably already know—but they're worth repeating. Why you should be eating vegetables and what happens if you don't. "Plants are an important part of our diet because they are rich in antioxidants which fight disease; fiber to help fill us up, manage hunger, decrease weight and help…

You'd do anything to protect your most vital organs and reduce your cancer risk, right? Your food choices, watching how much you drink, and plenty of other practices are proof. Well, a new study is challenging one pesky soda choice you might still be making. Just because it's no-calorie and even sugar-free might not mean you're in the clear. A meta-analysis of 38 previous studies was published in the March issue of the Public Health Nutrition. The two researchers, Myung Seung-Kwon, M.D., Ph.D. of Korea's National Cancer…

If you have concerns about being overweight, developing diabetes, or your heart disease risk, new research has identified a singular type of juice that could potentially lessen the chances of all three. What's extra fun is that if you happen to be a smoothie drinker or home gardener, it's very possible you've already heard of this small but mighty plant. A study published last week in the European Journal of Nutrition was led by a food science and engineering research team from China's Nanjing University of Finance and…

If you're at a restaurant and you're between chicken with a side of steamed veggies or salmon as the main, we recommend opting for the fatty fish. Especially if you're trying to strengthen your immune system. Believe it or not, salmon is loaded in vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids that all help to improve immune function. Whether you prefer it smoked and on a bagel with cream cheese, or grilled and sitting next to roasted potatoes and asparagus, there are so many ways you can reap all of the fatty fish's immune-boosting…

Erectile dysfunction (ED), or the inability to maintain an erection firm enough to have sex, may affect as many as one-third of men. While there are several prescription medications available for men to take to help improve this condition, there are a few natural ways you may be able to combat ED as well. The Mayo Clinic recently compiled a list of several herbs and supplements that may help with treating ED either on their own or in addition to prescription medications. Below, we pinpoint four that have been studied on…