1+ day, 37+ min ago   (469+ words) Cucumbers are a refreshing, hydrating snack that also provides nutrients to support your overall health. Packed with water, fiber, and antioxidants, cucumbers can aid hydration and digestion and help protect against cell damage. For maximum nutrition, keep the peel on…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (789+ words) For years, the easiest way to make an ordinary food sound healthier was to add protein. Now another nutrient is moving toward the front of the package: fiber. High-fiber pastas, breads, crackers, snack bars and drinks are multiplying, while prebiotic…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (896+ words) A few months ago, I was at an event when a woman came up to me with a request for this newsletter: "Will you please write about turmeric?" (You, too, can assign me topics to write about!) Turmeric can decrease…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (767+ words) The end of summer means back to school, back to routine and back to reality. Your stress levels are rising and you can't remember the last time you clocked up anything close to 8 hours sleep. No wonder you're tired. "You're…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (359+ words) When it comes to blood sugar management and the carbohydrates you're eating, there's much more thought put into the "what" and the "how much" than the "when." But is this the right approach, or is there actually a best time…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (265+ words) In the age of cyclosporiasis, leafy greens are keeping us on our toes—but when it comes to nutrition, we always go back to the basics. Arugula, called "rocket" in the UK, is one of our favorite additions to the…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (478+ words) Grabbing a bar labeled whole grain or made with real fruit feels like an easy, responsible choice, the kind of snack nobody would think twice about reaching for. Dietitians say that instinct is often more marketing than nutrition. One specific…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (1046+ words) From pumpkin spice candles to jack-o'-lanterns, pumpkins are a quintessential part of autumn. And while they're often thought of as seasonal decorations or Thanksgiving desserts, pumpkins are also versatile and nutrient-rich - and they may be a gut-friendly option for…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (782+ words) What if a few simple movements could offer a glimpse into how well you're aging? It turns out standing on one leg or getting up from a chair and walking a few feet may tell you more than you'd expect....