Healthy

Food trends come and go—from the rise and fall of the cronut to the days when activated charcoal was giving a goth look to everything from ice cream to bread. However, if you’re looking for a food trend that’s more than just Instagram fodder, there’s one superfood experts are going wild for right now: hemp seeds. "Hemp seeds are one of the few plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids which are great for heart health and reduced inflammation," explains Shena Jaramillo, MS, RD, of Peace & Nutrition. "They are a good source of…

You already know how important it is to take care of your eyes so you can avoid diseases like age-related macular degeneration and cataracts later in life. However, the latest research has given us another good reason to focus on our eye health. In addition to improving your quality of life, it could actually help you live longer. In a February 2021 meta-analysis published in The Lancet Global Health, researchers looked at the data of 48,000 people from 17 studies. They found that the risk of mortality was 29% higher in…

Before becoming governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger was known as The Austrian Oak. He was huge. During his heyday as a bodybuilder, they stood five times Mr. Universe and six times Mr. Olympia 6 feet three, weighed between 225 and 235 pounds and had a 22-inch biceps, a 57-inch chest and 28.5-pound thighs. And his waist; can you guess? Only 30 inches. Like many old bodybuilders, Schwarzenegger got the hourglass-shaped upper body with a special technique based…

Turmeric is one of the most healing spices you can get your hands on and it's what gives curry its vibrant yellow, borderline orange pigment. Research has routinely demonstrated the centuries-old spice exhibits both anti-inflammatory and medicinal properties, which in turn, may help to reduce the risk of various chronic diseases and conditions. However, according to Dr. Vikki Petersen, certified nutritionist, chiropractor, and functional medicine doctor, there are a few groups of people who should avoid turmeric—especially…

Garlic is one of those rare and wonderful foods that's not only extremely flavorful, but also almost unequivocally healthy. You can feel good about loading up on garlicky veggies, piquant bruschetta, or creamy hummus just about any time (except maybe right before a date)! But what exactly happens to your body when you eat garlic? Used for centuries in folk medicine to treat a number of health complaints, garlic has a long history as a home remedy. These days, science shows its benefits are based on solid evidence. Check out…

A banana a day… keeps your gut health in check. So it's not exactly a catchy rhyme or widespread saying, but it is true. When it comes to the benefits of eating bananas every day, it's all in what the fruit does for your gut. Here's why, and for even more healthy tips, be sure to check out our list of The 7 Healthiest Foods to Eat Right Now. Nutritionist Heather Hanks explained that bananas are one of the only foods that contain prebiotic fiber, "a type of fiber that 'feeds' the good bacteria in your gut." The benefits of…

If you're a daily coffee drinker, you probably have a consistent morning ritual. Maybe you prepare your cup of java the same way every day, by whipping out the ole French press and adding a dash of oat milk and a touch of sugar to the finished product, for example. Or perhaps it's where you sit in the living room each morning to sip on your coffee that's most important to you. Whether you sip it while reading the newspaper, eating your breakfast, or not doing not much of anything at all, it's an integral part of your morning…

These days, it seems like celebrities are always trying to convince us that their lives aren't so different from ours—even if they have money that most of us could only dream of. Accordingly, plenty of celebrities are happy to share their favorite fast-food orders (a lot of stars seem to love McDonald's). But most of the time, celebrities are eating a pretty strict diet. Here are a few stars who have spoken out about fast-food or the eating plans they follow. You probably won't catch Tom Brady in the McDonald's drive-thru…

Every year, doctors are responsible for diagnosing Americans with chronic diseases: cancer, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, heart disease, respiratory diseases, arthritis, and obesity.

Of course, weight loss does not happen overnight; However, there are some weight loss tips that do not take too long to do - and that can have significant long-term results. And when we say "not too long" we really mean "not too long." In fact, there is an incredibly effective weight loss tip dietitians recommend that it takes half a minute to do: take 30 seconds to breathe and pay attention. It really is! It's not about kicking food out of your pantry or…