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Higher-Protein Pasta
Come down from holiday overindulgence with this satisfying dish that won’t blow send your blood sugar soaring.
4 min |
January 2021
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The Top Secret to a Healthy Gut
50-POUND WEIGHT GAIN, ANXIETY, AND DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS
4 min |
January 2021
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Seeing the Light
How to harness the natural healing power of the sun’s rays.
4 min |
January 2021
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Brain Spanner
Bryce Wylde, author of Brainspanners: What Have You Done for Your Brain Today?, discusses his prescription for Alzheimer’s prevention.
5 min |
January 2021
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Immune-Boosting Winter Salad
Cold weather doesn’t have to mean heavy, dense meals. This light-and-lively salad is proof.
3 min |
December 2020
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Follow Your Heart
From their humble beginnings in a local sandwich shop, the creators of the original vegan mayonnaise (Vegenaise) remain true to their roots 50 years on.
3 min |
December 2020
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Elderberry: Nature's Top Antiviral Herb
The science speaks for itself—elderberry works in a unique way to combat cold and flu viruses and strengthen immune function.
4 min |
December 2020
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10 Tips to Enjoy Low-Sugar Holidays
For weight control and improved health, follow these strategies to keep your sugar intake to a minimum while still relishing the sweetness of the season.
6 min |
December 2020
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Boost Your Holidays with B Vitamins
They’re critical for mood, stress, and energy. Here’s how to support your body during the holidays (and all year long) with the Bs you need.
6 min |
December 2020
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The Healthy Prostate
A man’s risk of BPH increases with age. These science-backed supplements help prevent and treat the most common symptoms.
4 min |
December 2020
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Boosting Male Testosterone Levels Naturally
If you’re feeling like half the man you used to be, low T could be the problem.
4 min |
November 2020
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Eat Your Veggie—Muffins!
These high-fiber, low-sugar seasonal treats are a huge nutritional step up from your typical bakery muffins.
2 min |
November 2020
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Don't Stress It With Magnesium
Sleep, anxiety, and depression—magnesium helps improve all of them, and most of us don’t get enough.
6 min |
November 2020
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Know Your Heart
The heart is a complex muscle that pumps 60 or so beats per minute for 1,440 minutes per day, 365 days per year. That math gives us an astounding look at the number of oxygen-delivering contractions our hearts will perform over a lifetime. Unfortunately, cardiovascular “disease” is still the leading cause of premature death in the U.S., just above cancers and respiratory illnesses.
6 min |
November 2020
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5 Apps That Make Your Workouts More Fun
High-tech ways to work up a sweat at home or on-the-go.
4 min |
November 2020
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Are There Benefits to Going Nuts with Your Diet?
As long as you aren’t allergic or don’t binge on them, these nutrient-packed morsels are some of the best foods you can eat.
6 min |
November 2020
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Get a Crush on Resveratrol
How this extract from wine and grapes can help fight brain aging, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, and more.
3 min |
November 2020
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Niacinamide for Great Skin
Used by dermatologists to treat a variety of skin conditions, this nourishing form of vitamin B3 can also work wonders in your at-home beauty regimen.
2 min |
November 2020
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Relish These Fall Fruits
Cranberries, pears, and oranges shine in this healthy-and-delicious Thanksgiving side.
2 min |
November 2020
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STOP FUELING THE FLAMES
THINK OF CHRONIC INFLAMMATION LIKE A RIVER—SUBTLE, BUT OVER TIME IT CAN CARVE MOUNTAINS. IT SHOWS UP IN HEART DISEASE, TYPE 2 DIABETES, BRAIN HEALTH DECLINE, AND MORE. DISCOVER HOW NATURAL THERAPIES CAN HELP TAME THE FLAME.
4 min |
November 2020
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Immune Health Supplements
Is it a cold, flu, or Covid? This fall and winter, many of us will be wondering just that if we start feeling sick, especially since many of the symptoms associated with these viruses overlap. What can you do? Focus on supporting your immune system with a daily immune health regimen—here’s how to create your plan.
10+ min |
October 2020
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Eating for Iron
Not a fan of liver? Here are eight other sources of this key mineral.
6 min |
October 2020
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Do I Really Need to Take Supplements?
Even if you eat a perfect organic, whole-foods diet, the answer is probably yes.
5 min |
October 2020
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Detox Your Skin With Charcoal
Dirt, air pollution, and chemicals from synthetic skincare products can clog your pores and dull your skin. But this dark, gritty ingredient works like a magnet to pull toxins and impurities to the surface so they can be washed away.
3 min |
October 2020
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Half the Sugar, All the Fun
These rich, fudgy brownies really hit the mark—you’ll never even notice the “missing” sugar.
2 min |
October 2020
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Perfect Potato Salad
Celebrate Oktoberfest in healthy style with this slimmed-down version of a German classic.
4 min |
October 2020
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Protect the Health of Your Breasts
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, learn the basics of prevention by choosing organic food and using safe cleaning and personal care products free of risky toxic chemicals.
5 min |
October 2020
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Morning Mushrooms
Harness the power of medicinal mushrooms with this delicious breakfast (or anytime) drink.
1 min |
October 2020
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THE COVID MOOD GUIDE
11 EASY WAYS TO STAY CALM, BALANCED, AND HAPPY DURING A PANDEMIC.
5 min |
October 2020
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The Seed of the Universe
Move over quinoa. There’s a “new” ancient grain in town—fonio, a hearty, gluten-free species from West Africa introduced to America by Yolélé Foods.
3 min |