With recent weight loss trends on social media, a new contender has come forward: “Oatzempic.” This trendy concoction is made from oats, water, and lime juice. The drink has gained significant traction on TikTok, with users citing it as potentially helping them lose up to 40 pounds in just two months.1 However, despite the hype,...

Spinach, hailed as a nutrient powerhouse, does have its flaws. Despite its numerous health benefits, including calcium and potassium content, it can sometimes lead to an uncomfortable feeling, commonly referred to as “spinach mouth”.1 If you don’t know what that is, it’s that strange chalky feeling that seems to coat your mouth after having spinach....

Celery, which has the scientific name Apium graveolens, is a vegetable in the plant family called Apiaceae. The benefits of celery begin with it being an excellent source of antioxidants and beneficial enzymes, in addition to vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin B6. Administered as an anti-hypertensive agent in folk medicine for centuries, celery continues to prove...

Cabbage is a member of the Brassica genus of plants. The less-formal name for this group is cruciferous vegetables. Other members of this family include broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, kale, collard, mustard, radish, rutabagas, and turnips. These vegetables are well-known for their health benefits [1]. Have you ever tried cabbage juice? You can eat cabbage...

Melatonin is a hormone that your brain produces to help you sleep at night. Darkness is one of the key elements that trigger your brain to produce melatonin so that you will go to sleep. This is why being exposed to light at nighttime can block melatonin production and prevent you from getting into a...

Ever find yourself craving something delicious but then worrying about your waistline? Fortunately, not every food is out to get you and your weight loss progress. There’s a long list of options that’ll not only satisfy your taste buds but also keep your calorie count in check. These foods are packed with fiber, vitamins, and...

Spirulina is a blue-green alga that grows in both fresh and salt water. It has been consumed as a food source for thousands of years and is now frequently used as an ingredient in dietary supplements and other health products. If you’re looking for a way to supplement your diet, these are reasons why spirulina...

Kidney disease and diabetes are complex health conditions that require meticulous management, especially when it comes to food. The kidneys serve multiple roles for the body, maintaining overall health, taking care of blood filtration, waste elimination, and blood pressure regulation. During all of this, diabetes significantly heightens the your kidney’s vulnerabilities, making it an easy...

Avocados are one of the world’s favorite foods. This savory fruit (yes, it is technically a fruit!) from Latin America is used all over the world, from guacamole to tacos, sushi, burgers, salads, and more. Not only are avocados delicious, however, but they are also extremely good for you. In fact, a relatively new study...

While it’s been embedded in many brains, and is often taught in our school system that marijuanna is a gateway drug, the next step toward using substances such as cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin or prescription opioids. While many may see marijuana this way,  is it the only substance guiding users down a dark and dangerous road? ...

Fish can be an excellent part of a healthy diet, providing important nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids which can lower your risk for diseases like cardiovascular disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s and dementia, age-related macular degeneration, and rheumatoid arthritis, among others [1]. However, there are some fish you shouldn’t eat. Unfortunately, due to human industrial activity like...

Steakhouse dinners are one of the most popular, if not expensive, places to have a meal in celebration of a milestone like a birthday, promotion at work, or rehearsal dinner. As such, it’s not surprising to learn that the etiquette there may differ from that of an average or fast-food restaurant. Here are 8 examples...