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Your mitochondria are small, hard-working organelles deep in your cells that are largely responsible for transforming the substrates your body deposits from the food you eat into energy. When it comes to metabolism, it is the mitochondria that actually perform the crucial action of "burning off" - taking in calories and turning them into heat. They are also the reason why exercise and muscle growth are crucial for sustained weight loss and health, as your…

After months of lockdowns, gym closures, and food shortages, the desire to make 2021 a healthier year than the one that preceded it is more than understandable. However, that doesn't mean you have to deprive yourself to improve your health. With the help of registered dietitians, we've rounded up the best foods to clean up your diet, from healthy proteins to satisfying sweets (hint: they're fruits). Read on to discover the best foods for making over your diet this year. And for more great additions to your meal plan,…

If you've graduated from avocado toast to avocado smoothies, avocado mac 'n' cheese, and avocado-topped pizza, you may have taken this trendy, fat-filled fruit a little too far. The number one reason why you shouldn't eat avocado is that you may be eating too much avocado. The Hass Avocado Board has a name for folks like you: "Super avocado shoppers." Super avocado-purchasing households spend $26 or more annually on avocados and make up 70% of all avocado purchases. So odds are that if you eat avocados, you're eating a…

The world completely lost it when avocado toast hit the scene. It feels like every brunch spot in the country took notice of this trendy item and offered some take on this now-iconic item that we can't get enough of. While we have since fallen for the creamy richness that avocado toast serves up whenever we need a pick-me-up, what if we could find another similar food that wouldn't require us to buy pricey avocados? Insert this clever hack for bananas. If you have a ripe or overripe banana, get ready for a kitchen hack…

From bacon donuts to bacon-wrapped treats and even bacon festivals (yes, they're a thing), we all know bacon is one of the most celebrated foods in America. However, a new study is urging us to simmer down on our bacon consumption after researchers discovered a link between this widely adored cured meat and dementia. Fortunately (and surprisingly), the research also serves up an interesting slice of hope for meat lovers. A lot of low-carb and even clean-eating diets that have been popular in the past few years have…

Have you ever had tahini, aka, the nutty paste made from ground sesame seeds? If you have yet to try the staple of Mediterranean cuisine, now is the time. "Tahini is such an incredible, versatile ingredient. It has heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, B vitamins, and calcium," says Frances Largeman-Roth, RDN, nutrition expert and author of Smoothies & Juices: Prevention Healing Kitchen. "Plus, tahini can be used in both savory dishes, as it is in traditional Mediterranean foods, and also sweet ones—like banana bread."…

Whether you eat them baked, fried, mashed, or topped with marshmallows, sweet potatoes are a delicious and healthy addition to any meal plan. That’s likely why sweet potato consumption in the U.S. is growing with every passing year, with Americans eating an average of 7.5 pounds of sweet potatoes annually in 2015—up from just 4.2 pounds in 2000. However, it’s not just your taste buds that will benefit when you enjoy these palatable potatoes. Read on to discover what happens to your body when you eat sweet potatoes,…

It's absolutely crucial that you take good care of your heart so that you can live a long and healthy life. Still, roughly 805,000 Americans suffer from a heart attack each year. While there is no guarantee that you won't experience a heart attack at some point in your life, there are some lifestyle changes you can make to help decrease your risk. A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked. The cause of that blockage is primarily due to a buildup of fatty deposits, which include harmful cholesterol…

Kaley Cuoco has always said that balance is the key when it comes to maintaining her shape. While Flight attendant star has admitted to having cleaned junk food from her diet, she has also kept cheat days every week on the menu so as not to feel deprived. But when it comes to her training plan, it is not negotiable to meet the gym almost daily - and she takes no shortcuts when it comes to achieving her goals. The actress has recently found a new training…

You've probably heard the term "food is medicine", but here's a pill that's hard to swallow: it's not always so. Some foods are not just far away creature medicine, but eating certain foods can even cause health problems that require you to do so take medicine. Some foods are so unhealthy that they can cause a variety of diseases, from metabolic disorders to cardiovascular disease to cancer. Weight gain, but definitely a negative side effect, pales in…