In the quest for a heart-healthy diet, one common fruit stands out: grapes. Often overlooked, grapes have recently been heralded as a superfood capable of significantly lowering cholesterol. Research reveals that this fruit not only benefits cardiovascular health but also offers a host of other advantages, from reducing inflammation to improving gut health. Grapes and...

Superfoods are often celebrated for their extraordinary nutritional benefits, yet many of the most powerful options are overlooked or underused. Incorporating these nutrient-packed foods into your daily diet can significantly enhance your overall health. Here, we explore 13 underused superfoods that deserve a place in your kitchen. 1. Alfalfa Sprouts Alfalfa sprouts are small but...

Building muscle isn’t just important for bodybuilders who want to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger in his prime, it is vitally important for everyone to maintain optimal health. For optimal health, we do not need massive amounts of muscle like a bodybuilder, but we do want good quality muscle and a sufficient amount. To build muscle,...

What will you fill your breakfast bowl with this morning? Hopefully, you’re not planning to hit the fast-food drive-thru on your way into work — at least, not if you want to make it to lunchtime without crashing and burning. Experts may disagree on whether breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but what...

You may have heard about water lentils, also known as rootless duckweed, water lenses, watermeal, Mankai, and lemnoidea. If not, here’s everything you need to know about this up-and-coming superfood. Water lentils are quick-growing aquatic plants that float on water’s surface. They are one of the smallest plants in the world and one of the...

Kale is an extraordinarily nutritious food. It is high in fiber and also vitamins A, C, B-6, and K. Kale is high in minerals like iron, calcium, copper, potassium, and magnesium. Kale also contains powerful antioxidants like quercetin. Though kale is extremely nutritious, there is a such thing as too much kale. There are two...

If you’ve ever been to Japan, there’s a good chance you’ve at least heard of natto. Perhaps you even tried it while you were there. A unique food with an even more distinct flavor and texture, the Japanese swear by its reported health benefits. This is everything you need to know about this Japanese superfood...

In the quest for everlasting youth, a remarkable ally has emerged: collagen. Often referred to as the body’s scaffolding, it is a protein that not only supports the structure of our skin, hair, and nails but also plays a pivotal role in maintaining joint flexibility and a robust metabolism.1 As the years go by, our...

Mmm-mmm. Is there anything better than a hot bowl of soup on a freezing cold day? If there is, scientists have yet to discover it. And what goes better with winter weather than a thick and hearty mushroom soup? If you’re in the mood to whip up something cozy for dinner, give one of these...

You might assume that undercooked meat, poultry, or seafood is the biggest culprit when it comes to food poisoning. Surprisingly, one of the healthiest food groups is the leading cause of foodborne illnesses. Let’s dive into the foods that are most likely to make you sick — and it’s not what you’d expect. Surprise Culprit...

Living past 100 is a feat that only a few achieve, and reaching 117 puts you in a league of your own. Maria Branyas Morera, who was once recognized as the world’s oldest living person, passed away at the age of 117 years and 168 days. Her longevity not only piqued global interest, but she...

Inflammation in the body isn’t an inherently bad thing. It’s actually the immune system responding to damage, causing the body to release chemicals to treat the issue and increase blood flow. However, when this response continues and becomes chronic inflammation, it can damage tissue or organs. People with chronic inflammation may struggle with fatigue, digestive,...