Some nutrients are difficult to obtain from diet alone, so supplementing with these may go a long way. Some nutrients are difficult to obtain in sufficient quantities from diet alone, so supplementing with these may help you get what you need. Check with your health-care practitioner before starting any supplement. 1 | Probiotics and Prebiotics.…
Get plenty of these 5 superfoods proven to boost mood. Turmeric 1 | Turmeric is an antioxidant-rich root that boosts dopamine and serotonin levels. A 2015 study in the Journal of Psychopharmacology found that curcumin, the primary antioxidant component in turmeric, not only boosted cognitive function but also improved mood in study participants. Curcumin is best…
Extend child bearing years and prevent early menopause with the help of vegetable protein. Here’s another reason to extend Meatless Monday beyond one night a week: New research shows that eating vegetable sources of protein, such as whole grains, soy and tofu, has the potential to reduce the risk of early onset menopause and may…
The term “sustainable seafood” can mean many things. We trekked to Alaska—a leading frontier of the sustainable movement—to learn more. Seafood from Alaska is sustainably harvested and loaded with good-for-you nutrition including protein, vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B12. It was just a few months ago that I was on the deck of…
We put a variety of store-bought fermented foods into the ring (technically, the lab) to see which one stacks up as the ultimate probiotic heavyweight. The best fermented foods for your gut (clockwise from top): Kefir, kimchi, yogurt, miso, sauerkraut and kombucha. We know fermented foods are good for us — they contain beneficial bacteria…
Keep your clothes clean and fresh—and your eco-friendly conscious clear—with these all-natural cleansers and stain fighters.
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When it comes to predicting unhealthy eating habits, who you are might matter more than where you shop. According to a recent study, individual characteristics may be a lead indicator of your food preferences—not where you live. When it comes to predicting unhealthy eating habits, who you are matters more than where you shop. RAND Corporation researchers found…
In love with this sweet stone fruit? You’re not alone. More than 1 billion are eaten every year in the U.S. Here’s how to find, store and prep your prize. Did you know? There are 44 types of mangos in the country of Nevis alone. How many mangos can one person eat? It was a…
Always forgetting something you had stashed in the fridge? Letting food go bad isn’t just a nuisance, it’s wasting precious resources and money. Aha tip: Set your fridge at 40˚F or below, which helps fresh foods retain their nutrients for longer. Clean Eating is launching its first-ever health and happiness challenge, #GoClean45, on October 10th.…
Kate Geagan, the nutrition coach for our #GoClean45 challenge, shares her personal journey with eating clean. A benefit of eating clean is that what’s good for your health—lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and legumes with small amounts of high-quality protein—is also great for our planet. Clean Eating is launching its first-ever health…
