Healthy

What is there to say? Peanut butter is the best. And it's not just because of the nostalgia of having PB&Js for lunch as a kid. There are numerous benefits you can reap by adding this spread to your diet, as it's a great source of plant-based protein, healthy fats, and even essential micronutrients like manganese, vitamin E, magnesium, and niacin. Regardless of all the beauty and deliciousness of one of America's favorite foods, there are still some downsides to eating peanut butter that we can't overlook. Namely, that…

If you rarely find yourself with adequate time to prepare a cooked breakfast in the morning, smoothies are an easy way to add fruits, vegetables, and essential vitamins and minerals to your diet in a hurry. Healthy, quick to prepare, simple to stock (thank you, freezer!), and easy to take on the go, it's hard to imagine why not everyone is drinking a smoothie for breakfast. They're so popular that 60% of frozen fruit purchased in 2014 went into smoothies, according to an NPR report. But, alas, not everyone has an interest in…

More than one-third of Americans are unable to properly absorb lactose, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDKD). The symptoms related to lactose intolerance that we most commonly think of are gastrointestinal-related, including bloating, cramping, and more severe digestion signals. However, a registered dietitian is speaking about another lesser-known symptom of lactose intolerance, which is prompting some entertainers and professional athletes to overhaul their diets. Read…

By this point, you know added sugars can be detrimental to your health in the long run. However, new research suggests that younger populations may be at greater risk of more immediate threats. Based on the results from a new animal study conducted by researchers at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), and published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience, children who consume too much sugar may be at greater risk of becoming obese, hyperactive, and cognitively impaired by adulthood. Keep in mind, this study was…

If you want to learn all about how drinking tea can impact your heart, you'd better put the kettle on. There are dozens of studies suggesting that lowering your risk of heart disease may be as flavorful as sampling a wide variety of black, green, white, and even herbal teas. Let this one steep a bit: A large observational study in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology analyzed health and behavioral information from 100,000 Chinese people for more than seven years. The 2020 report found that habitual tea drinkers who…

Ordering takeout is something that many look forward to during the weekend or even on a busy weeknight. And sometimes, you order enough to have plenty of leftovers. A true gift of the takeout experience. The question is, should you switch the container your takeout came in into a different one if you plan on eating it the next day? That step may not be necessary—unless you plan on reheating the food in the same plastic container. The low down on BPA Plastic containers contain BPA, bisphenol A (BPA), an industrial chemical…

A fact you might not be aware of: American adults have a "heart age" that's seven years older than their actual age, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). After looking at men and women in every state, and estimating their heart age based on risk factors like high blood pressure, obesity, smoking, and diabetes, they determined that the U.S. is a nation of barely-ticking time bombs. But there are easy ways to separate yourself from the pack and turn back the clock on your heart. And that's by adding foods that…

People cut back on their consumption of dairy products for a variety of reasons, such as health benefits, ethics, and environmental sustainability, but the demand for plant-based dairy can be partially attributable to the increased availability of alternatives. Not to mention, food bloggers are routinely churning out creative ways to make dairy-based foods plant-based. A combination of desire, technology, and creativity has allowed food manufacturers and home cooks to create nearly every version of dairy product imaginable…

Vitamin C is one of the most popular supplements in America, with surveys showing anywhere between 28 and 34.5% of the population reportedly consuming it regularly. The water-soluble vitamin is a powerful antioxidant that acts as a building block for collagen, helps with wound healing, and also plays a role in immune function. Since the beginning of COVID, even more folks have been popping vitamin C supplements due to the vitamin's link to immune support. Taking vitamin C supplements may help with some health issues;…

Pizza is a classic that has never been more popular, and just because it's summer slim-down time doesn't mean you have to give it up. In fact, says the New York Times, there's a new pizza topping on the rise that totally utilizes the greatest ingredients of the season. You probably haven't heard of trying this, but it might make for your best pizza ever. Read on to learn the pizza topping that's currently trending, and that delivers loads of nutritional benefit (as well as some cool recipe options). Also check out 50 Best…