Living with acid reflux and heartburn can be a daily struggle, impacting our comfort and overall well-being. Fortunately, there are ways to manage these conditions and alleviate symptoms through diet and lifestyle changes. These are some helpful, dietitian-approved tips on how to manage acid reflux and heartburn, including which foods to opt in and out […]
Much of the conversation surrounding fitness and health focuses on muscles and organs, but what have you done lately to support your tendons, ligaments, and joints? The health of these tissues is very important to the overall function of your body, and keeping them healthy becomes increasingly important as you age. As you get older, […]
Vitamin B12 is an important vitamin for our bodies. It is involved in many important functions for energy, our brain, and other important organs and systems. Having low levels of this vitamin can have a devastating impact on your health. If you’re concerned that your vitamin B12 levels are too low, there are a few […]
When it comes to our health, it’s often easy to get lost or overwhelmed by everything we see online, on TV, in the news, and even from our own friends and family. Something that should be straightforward quickly becomes confusing and convoluted. Add the layer that everyone’s bodies are different and have different needs, and […]
Doesn’t it always seem that you get a bloated belly at the worst possible moments? Like when you need to dress up for a fancy dinner, or you’re doing a big presentation at work in front of the whole team? Feeling bloated can put a huge damper in your day, and sometimes it’s difficult to […]
In a groundbreaking move that is set to redefine the meat industry, a factory in Holland has embraced additive manufacturing technology, commonly known as 3D printing, to produce an astonishing 500 tonnes of steaks per month. This revolutionary approach to meat production is spearheaded by Redefine Meat, an Israeli plant-based startup that aims to offer […]
That burger certainly rocked her world… or at the very least, sent her on a new path. 49-year-old Tammi Jonas from Eganstown, Victoria, Australia became a vegetarian at the age of 19 after reading Animal Liberation by Peter Singer. She maintained a strict vegetarian diet for ten years and through two pregnancies. When she was pregnant […]
This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on links in this article. Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia is a major health concern for women around the world, especially pre-menopausal women. It can cause a whole range of symptoms, from classic fatigue to much more […]
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 […]
Scientists are constantly on the hunt for ways to prolong the human lifespan. As a society, we are fascinated with individuals who live well into their nineties and older. We want to know what makes them special? What are their habits for longevity? Scientists have made impressive progress toward extending life expectancy. They’ve lowered infant […]
Nutrition affects our mental health as much as it affects our physical health. This is no surprise; we’ve all experienced feeling energized after a healthy meal and groggy after an unhealthy one. However, food’s impact on brain health goes beyond energy levels. It can also affect mood, emotions, cognition, and even psychiatric disorders like depression. […]
This article was originally published On August 21, 2018, and has since been updated. Diet tips are becoming confusing. What’s healthier, a high- or low-fat diet, high- or low-carb, or high- or low-protein? What’s better, eating whole grains or skipping grains, coffee or no coffee, raw foods or cooked, going vegan or eating meat? The […]
