Nutrition Facts & Tips to Improve your Living

Nutrition

Why You Should Eat More Fermented Foods, Plus 9 to Try

By Michael Martin; May 17, 2023

Experts have a gut feeling: You should probably start eating more fermented foods. Fermentation involves exposing food to yeast or microorganisms that break down components...

Nutrition

Drink Up These 12 Healthy Teas

By Stepfanie Romine; December 5, 2023

Tea is the second most commonly consumed beverage in the world, after water. Green tea, black tea, mint tea and chamomile tea highlight a seemingly endless...

Nutrition

7 Benefits of Coconut Milk

By Linnea Zielinski; February 2, 2024

If you’re looking for a dairy-free milk alternative, you’ve got plenty of options to choose from — like soy, macadamia, oat, almond, cashew, and rice...

Nutrition

Is Coconut Water Actually Good for You or Just Hype?

By Linnea Zielinski; June 8, 2023

You probably see cartons of it lined up in the grocery store (and in your fit friend’s fridge), but is coconut water good for you?...

Nutrition

Should You Be Drinking Mushroom Tea?

By Brittany Risher Englert; April 4, 2024

A cup of hot tea has many healthy benefits, so it’s no surprise that tea trends like yerba mate, golden milk, and detox tea keep popping up. The...

Nutrition

Why Sardines Are the Superfood of the Sea

By Elizabeth Brown and Jordan Burchette; July 31, 2024

Sardines have become something of an “it” fish in recent years for their extraordinary protein and omega-3 content, along with their wealth of other nutrients....

Nutrition

Does Water Help You Lose Weight?

By Kara Wahlgren; May 9, 2023

It’s hard to overstate the importance of hydration. Water is essential to the function of every cell in the body — it helps to transport oxygen and...

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19 Sugar-Free Drinks to Order at Starbucks

By Elizabeth Millard; August 7, 2024

When you need an early-morning caffeine fix or an afternoon pick-me-up, Starbucks might be your go-to spot for a cup of coffee or yummy espresso...

Weight Loss

What in the World Is Lectin, and Why Are People Avoiding It?

By Linnea Zielinski; July 10, 2023

Celebrity diets take on lives of their own. That’s why, even if you don’t watch football or shop at Victoria’s Secret, you’ve probably heard of...

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Boost Your Magnesium Intake With These 15 Foods

By Elizabeth Brown; July 31, 2024

The mineral magnesium doesn’t enjoy the rock (geddit?!?) star status of, say, calcium and potassium, but it’s no less essential. In fact, the nutrient is a...

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You Probably Need More Potassium. Here Are 20 Good Sources

By Paige Smith; April 11, 2023

Potassium is the nutritional equivalent of HIIT: everyone knows it’s important, but not many people know why. Similar to consuming dietary fiber and healthy fat, eating foods high in...

Nutrition

Behold the Many Benefits of Ginger!

By Stepfanie Romine; June 15, 2023

You may already know a little something about the health benefits of ginger. Ever sip on ginger ale when you had a bellyache as a...

Nutrition

10 Nutrition Buzzwords You Need to Know

By Rachael Schultz; February 2, 2024

You know not to judge a book by its cover, but what about a cereal box or a bag of potato chips? Can you trust...

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Should You Factor Glycemic Index Into Your Diet?

By Nicole McDermott; July 26, 2024

When you hear the letters “GI,” you may think of gastroenterology. But GI has another meaning in the health and wellness world: glycemic index. So...

Nutrition

7 Flour Alternatives and the Best Ways to Use Them

By Brittany Risher Englert; January 24, 2023

Flour alternatives made from ancient grains, nuts, and even fruit continue to take up shelf space next to all-purpose white and whole-wheat flours. And in...

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Is Caffeine Bad for You? We Talked to Experts

By Mattie Schuler; August 23, 2024

A cup of joe. The morning fix. Your mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Whatever you call it, many of us feel like we need that kick of caffeine...

Nutrition

Here’s How Much Exercise You Need to Burn Off Thanksgiving Foods

By Janet Lee; August 8, 2024

It’s the most dietarily-fraught time of the year. Thanksgiving brings all of the delicious meats, cheeses, sauces, gravies, and fat-blanched vegetables you can eat… and...

Nutrition

What to Order at Chipotle: 7 Tips for Finding the Healthiest Options

By Nicole McDermott; February 2, 2024

With fresh, responsibly-sourced ingredients, Chipotle is a good fast food/fast casual option that makes it easy to eat healthy on the go. But the yummy...