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Did you know your diet plays a critical role in maintaining a healthy, well-functioning immune system? Some foods pack a particularly powerful combination of nutrients that play a part in immune health—and oatmeal happens to be one of them. Not only are oats incredibly rich in cholesterol-lowering fiber, high-quality protein, but they also contain a wide range of essential minerals and other compounds with a high level of antioxidant activity. Need another excuse to dig into a hearty bowl of oats? Below, we've rounded…

Snag a snack that's healthful to the core: an apple!  While apples aren't the first thing you think of when you say "superfood," this fruit is one of the best. Eating apples has been linked to a reduced risk of countless diseases, from type 2 diabetes to cardiovascular disease. Researchers believe its apples' rich concentration of bioactive polyphenol compounds, antioxidants, and fiber that contribute to their wide-reaching health benefits. If you aren't already eating apples, these are the convincing reasons why you…

You have probably heard many different opinions about sandwiches over the years. While some may avoid them altogether because of the carb-dense bread, others relish being able to have a complete meal compacted into a handheld option. The good news is sandwiches are incredibly customizable, and, based on your food preferences, you can get creative with your ingredients to build a meal suitable for your energy and nutrient needs. (See: 25 Healthy Sandwich Recipes Under 500 Calories.) Variety in food choices is valuable…

While filling your pantry with all kinds of healthy staples is a smart thing to do, your freezer can also be your secret weapon for storing healthy foods that would otherwise go bad in the fridge. From easy frozen dinners to simply stocking up on lean proteins, veggies, and fruits, your freezer can be a one-stop-shop for making a healthy meal every single night. If you're looking to stock up on healthy freezer foods for the first time, there's one frozen item in particular that you should reach for first, and that's a…

Don't break out the champagne just yet. If getting the COVID-19 vaccine has you brainstorming the ways you'll celebrate, one specific beverage choice could cost you—and not in the way you might think. For anyone wondering whether drinking alcohol after getting the COVID-19 vaccine could weaken your immune system, we have your answer… with an important point to keep in mind. There's been a good bit of research and chatter about the things you should, and shouldn't, do surrounding the moment you get the COVID-19 vaccine.…

It turns out you've been slicing and storing apples wrong all this time. We know, we had questions at first too. How else can an apple divide, if not down one side and then the other, leaving two awkward smaller chunks around the core? Is there another way, besides laying the semi-circle chunks flat-side-down and cutting them into several thinner pieces from there? And is there a way to store those slices so the apples stay fresh for longer? There is, and its benefits are tenfold. Here's what you need to do, and for even…

It's been widely reported that alcohol sales saw a boom this past year, as the COVID-19 lockdown put many of us in a frenzy of stress without a lot of methods to ease it. If your drinking habit has been on your mind, a new study is providing more insight into why moderation may be key. A new analysis of past studies that will soon be published in the journal Alcohol and Alcoholism looked at 80 samples of 63,000 study participants. The past studies had largely examined three independent variables: How much and how…

Trying to lower your risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D)? Then odds are you're already finding ways to stay active throughout the week in addition to watching the foods you eat to keep your blood sugar under control. However, new research has identified a way to lower your blood sugar levels and your insulin resistance without a trip to the gym or the health food aisle. A new study, which was shared virtually at the Endocrine Society's yearly meeting, ENDO 2021, revealed that eating before 8:30 am can significantly lower your…

You might be reading food labels for info like calories, carbs, fat, and sodium already, but according to a recent study in the Journal of Hepatology, you may want to look at how many added sugars are in there, too. Researchers in Switzerland recruited 94 healthy young men and had half consume a sweetened drink every day for seven weeks. The drinks contained either fructose, glucose, or sucrose—all common sweeteners that are added to a range of products, from cookies to salad dressing. The other half of the participants…

Bloating, often caused by excess gas, constipation, and diet issues, can not only cause you to feel self-conscious about your appearance, but it can also be physically uncomfortable. Thankfully, it's not impossible to banish bloat and feel more comfortable in your favorite pair of pants. The first step to get rid of bloating? Identify the root cause. As mentioned, there are many reasons why you may be experiencing bloating, from overeating to water retention, but dietitians tell us that that one of the most common…