Scientists used to believe that we mentally peak in our early 20s and then begin a gradual decline after middle age. The good news is — although your risk of cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases increases as you get older — you’re not powerless. Adopting certain healthy habits for your brain can have a huge…
Read MoreIn case you hadn’t noticed, coconut oil has surged in popularity in recent years — thanks in part to diets like keto and paleo, and its many touted health benefits. Nowadays, people are cooking and baking with it, brushing their teeth with it, stirring it into coffee, and even adding it to their skincare and…
Read MoreWe shopped around and found a whole bunch of better-for-you-but-still-tasty frozen desserts you can feel good about eating any time of day, even breakfast.
Read MoreWhen it comes to hassle-free cooking on hectic weeknights, you can’t beat a sheet pan dinner. Not only does throwing a bunch of ingredients onto a pan and leaving it in the oven take minimal effort, but the clean-up process couldn’t be simpler since you aren’t using a zillion pots and skillets. But did you…
Read MoreThere’s no denying that home-cooked meals are typically much healthier than take-out. But if you have a busy lifestyle, grocery shopping, meal planning, and cooking can feel like overwhelming tasks. Fortunately, you can find a wide variety of nutritious frozen foods nowadays. Freezer foods can make prepping lunch and dinner a cinch, and since they…
Read MoreIt’s a well-known fact that vitamin C keeps your immune system in tip-top shape, helping to ward off those pesky colds and other illnesses. But this powerful nutrient has many other benefits as well — like helping your body to absorb iron, healing wounds, and making collagen. Not only that, but vitamin C is also…
Read MoreWe hate to be the bearer of grim news, but did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? But don’t worry, there’s some good news: there are so many things you can do to reduce your risk, starting with cleaning up your diet with these best foods…
Read More‘Tis the season for stuffing, sweet potatoes, and squash — which, if you’re on a keto or paleo diet, or just trying to watch your carb intake, can present quite a conundrum. The good news? Comfort food doesn’t have to be loaded with carbohydrates. In fact, we’ve rounded up a bunch of low-carb casseroles that…
Read MoreInflammation is part of your immune system’s natural response to an injury or infection. While this response can help your body heal and repair itself, chronic inflammation — which sticks around far after the threat or foreign invader is gone — can lead to a range of diseases, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, asthma,…
Read MoreWith grocery prices on the rise (thanks, inflation), shoppers are having to become a little savvier in order to stay within their budgets. In fact, according to a 2022 survey, 76% of Americans say their family has changed how they buy food, 66% are more mindful of their spending on groceries, and 43% seek out…
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