5 of the Best Herbs for Indigestion to Grow at Home

30/09/2024

Whether it's a celebratory meal or stress-induced, it can be easy to eat too much, or eat foods that can be harder for your body to digest, even if they're comforting to consume. Our stomachs alert us when they're being overwhelmed, often in the form of indigestion. One way to help with an upset tummy is with an herbal tea, better known...

Soy Sauce: A Guide to One of The World's Favorite Ingredients

27/09/2024

From Cantonese chow mein and Thai pad see ew to Japanese nigiri sushi, many of the dishes we know and love just wouldn't taste the same without soy sauce.

But not all bottles of this essential dark, savory condiment are created equal, with a huge variety of flavors and brands available...

9 Natural Ways to Lower Cholesterol

24/09/2024

Lipid disorder, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, high cholesterol—whatever you call it, it isn't a good thing.

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is made in your liver and travels throughout your bloodstream. It may not sound particularly good for your body, what with the "waxy" and "fat-like" descriptors, but cholesterol does have some merit...

How to Stop & Soothe Negative Thought Spirals

21/09/2024

It’s a tough world out there right now. With so much uncertainty, fear, and intense energy in the news (and it has been in the news consistently for a long, long time), it’s no wonder why so many of us find ourselves spiraling through worst case scenarios and scary thoughts and feelings...

Healthy Foods To Bring on Picnics, Say Dietitians

18/09/2024

The weather is getting warmer outside, which can only mean one thing—it's picnic weather! Enjoying the sunshine, sitting on a blanket, eating delicious foods, and hanging out with friends is the epitome of summer perfection. However, if you're packing your picnic baskets with foods that aren't going to make you feel your...

Itching for a Nighttime Snack? Here’s What You Need To Know About Eating Before Bed

15/09/2024

Bedtime snacks are one of life’s greatest pleasures. There’s something so satisfying about, say, a bowl of popcorn (or these delicious plant-based chips) as a send-off to sleep that just can’t be replicated in daytime hours. But conventional wisdom seems to hold that it is not healthy to eat before bed, which can make such snacking feel like a bad habit...

Counting Calories to Lose Weight: Does It Work?

12/09/2024

Calories have long been thought of as one of best ways to keep track of your food intake and maintain or lose weight. But some nutritionists say that common belief isn’t necessarily true.

Licensed dietitian and nutritionist Keri Glassman said that, in general, people should avoid counting calories because it encourages...

6 Health Benefits That Prove Golf Is Great Exercise for Your Body and Mind

09/09/2024

On the surface, golf doesn't seem like the most physically demanding sport. But it would be a mistake to overlook the health benefits of 18 holes.

That golf is old-fashioned or boring is one of the biggest misconceptions about it, according to Bradley Myrick, director of golf operations...

10 Healthy Changes It’s Never Too Late to Make

06/09/2024

Sometimes you really, truly can be too late—like when you miss the last train home, or when that avocado you thought would be at peak ripeness today was actually ready yesterday. But there are no expiration dates on your ability to make healthy changes. Age, it seems, is not an obstacle to starting new habits, getting healthier, or even making big life...

This Is Your Step-by-Step Guide To Finally Conquer Pull-Ups

03/09/2024

Pull-ups are one of those exercises that will instantly have you feeling like a badass whether you can do one amazing rep or 10. But we'd be lying if we said they were easy to nail. If you're up for a challenge and ready to learn how to do pull-ups, we've got the game plan straight...