The 1 evening routine that ends your morning constipation
If you have ever gone to bed feeling uncomfortably full or woken up still waiting for your body to cooperate, you are far from alone. About 15% of adults in the U.S. live with chronic constipation, and occasional bouts affect far more people than that. The good news is that one of the most effective […]
How your gut bacteria may protect your brain as you age
For a long time, the idea that the bacteria living in your digestive tract could have anything to do with memory, focus, or the risk of dementia seemed far-fetched. Now, a growing body of science says otherwise and a major new review is adding significant weight to that conversation. Published in Nutrition Research, the review […]
7 hidden causes of chronic congestion that most people never think to check
If your congestion seems to stick around long after cold and flu season has passed and antihistamines are making little difference, your body may be pointing to something deeper. Chronic stuffiness that does not respond to the usual remedies is more common than most people realize, and the causes range from what you are eating […]
Anti-inflammatory diet just earned 5 clinical wins that make it the top nutrition priority
Anti-inflammatory diet is a term that has circulated in wellness culture long enough to have acquired a slightly exhausted quality. It appears on meal plans, cookbook covers, and the advice columns of every health publication that has ever needed a dietary framework to write about. The familiarity, however, has not diminished what the clinical research […]
Beans deliver more health benefits per serving than most people expect
Beans sit at an unusual intersection in the food world. They are inexpensive, widely available and easy to prepare, yet they consistently rank among the most nutrient-dense foods available. A half-cup serving of canned black beans contains roughly 109 calories, 7 grams of protein, 8 grams of fiber and meaningful amounts of iron, magnesium and […]
The powerful health benefits of eating 1 apple every day
The saying has been passed down for generations, but it turns out there is genuine nutritional science supporting the habit at its core. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults consume between one and a half and two cups of fruit per day and a single medium apple counts toward roughly one […]
What is the milpa diet and could ancient wisdom fix modern health problems?
Milpa is an ancient word with a modern message. Derived from the Nahuatl language, meaning roughly a cultivated field planted on top, it describes both a farming system and a way of eating that Indigenous communities in Mesoamerica developed and refined over thousands of years. Now, as the world searches for more sustainable and health-promoting […]
7 foods that support healthy hormone levels
Hormone balancing diets have become a popular topic in wellness circles, with all kinds of foods being credited with the ability to tweak hormone levels. But what does the science actually say, and which foods are genuinely worth adding to your plate? Hormones are chemical messengers that travel through the bloodstream and influence a wide […]
Gut doctors reveal 8 warning signs you should never ignore
Doctors say these symptoms are too important to brush off. Digestive discomfort is easy to dismiss, most people experience the occasional stomachache, bout of bloating or episode of heartburn and chalk it up to something they ate. But over 60 million Americans are affected by a diagnosed digestive disease, and a significant number of others […]
Is tofu a good protein source
When most people think about boosting their protein intake, chicken, eggs, fish and Greek yogurt tend to top the list. Tofu rarely gets the same attention but according to nutrition experts, it very much deserves it. This humble, soy-based food has been quietly delivering serious nutritional value for centuries, and the science behind it is […]