Not to be a bummer, but high blood pressure is more common than you think—nearly half of adults (48.1%, to be exact) have hypertension. According to the World Health Organization, any blood pressure reading 140/90 mmHg or above is considered high. Moreover, hypertension, another term for high blood pressure, can cause a laundry list of…
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Although sugar makes everything taste sweeter, eating too much sugar can adversely affect our health. For starters, it’s linked to diabetes, obesity, unhealthy blood triglyceride levels, and even cardiovascular disease. And this is just the physical effects on the body — eating too much sugar can also negatively impact our mental health. Before we get…
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Vegetables not only add more flavor, texture, and color to a dish, but they also come with a slew of health benefits. For starters, many of these foods are packed with anti-inflammatory properties, which is excellent news. Chronic inflammation in the body, which occurs when the body sends out inflammatory cells even when there is…
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Chronic inflammation, when the body continues to send out inflammatory cells even when it doesn’t need to, can wreak havoc on your health. It’s been linked to heart disease, cancer, and diabetes and may even play a role in Alzheimer’s. Thankfully, there are certain foods you can eat that can help decrease the inflammation in…
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I’m a big fan of oat milk. As someone who grew up drinking plant-based milk because they were lactose intolerant, the recently-buzzy oat milk ranks high on the list of plant-based drinks for me. Even though I’ve seemingly tried them all (soy milk, almond milk, rice milk, macadamia milk — you name it, chances are…
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We’ve all been there before; we buy a bunch of fruit at the grocery store, promise to ourselves we’ll eat it, and before we know it, the fruit has already gone bad. There’s no doubt about it; fruit is one of the healthiest things you can eat — many different fruits are high in antioxidants,…
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Healthy frozen waffles have become my ultimate breakfast go-to in recent years. This handy breakfast pantry staple not only is tasty (and great for piling fruit and peanut butter on), but also incredibly convenient. Just pop them into the toaster, and within a few short minutes, you’ll have a filling breakfast without having to dirty…
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Healthy, immune-boosting soup recipes not only taste good, but are also packed with plenty of good-for-you nutrients. These warming soups are often made with delicious, vitamin-rich ingredients like beans, vegetables, and plenty of herbs and spices, all of which can help keep your immune system in tip-top shape. No matter your age, maintaining a healthy…
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