Greek yogurt’s high protein and probiotic content has rendered it a health food staple—you’ve probably scrolled past countless yogurt bowl variations on your feed. But another ancient fermented dairy product has entered the scene: kefir. This drinkable probiotic is making a big comeback, especially on TikTok, where users rave about its health benefits (some say…
Chickpeas are the perfect base for these satisfying lunch recipes. The versatile legume is packed with nutrients and pairs wonderfully with the spices, citrus, leafy greens and creamy dressings you’ll find in these salads, sandwiches and grain bowls. Recipes like our Chickpea Grain Bowl with Feta & Tomatoes and our 5-Ingredient Avocado and Chickpea Salad…
Vacation means new foods, schedule changes and travel stress—all of which can leave you constipated. A dietitian shares her go-to meal—Sweet Potato, Black Bean & Quinoa Skillet—to help with digestion. This fiber-rich, pantry-friendly dish is made in a skillet, making it easy on you and your gut. When I go on vacation, the one thing…
Work toward a healthier gut and an anti-inflammatory lifestyle with every sip of these delicious smoothie recipes. Featuring gut-healthy ingredients like yogurt and kefir, plus inflammation-fighting components like leafy greens, fruits and veggies, these creamy sips meet our parameters for these two eating patterns. From fruit mixtures like our Blueberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie to green…
Even as the United States slaps India with a 50 percent tariff, the highest among all countries so far and one that will push their relationship to its lowest moment in years, one thing is clear: US President Donald Trump is more interested in onshoring than friend-shoring, experts say. On Wednesday, the US announced an…
Some spices can upgrade your coffee with added health perks, like improved digestion and reduced inflammation. Gastroenterologist Will Bulsiewicz suggests cinnamon, turmeric, and ginger for gut and heart health support. Spicing your coffee with pantry staples is an easy way to boost flavor and support overall wellness. While your morning coffee may have received the…
When given nutritionally matched diets, participants lost twice as much weight eating minimally processed foods compared to ultra-processed foods, suggesting that cutting down on processing could help to sustain a healthy weight long term, finds a new clinical trial led by researchers at UCL and UCLH. The study, published in Nature Medicine, is the first…
As many students head back to school this week, it is important for them to have a healthy breakfast to start the day. Katherine Shary with the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Strong-4-Life Program says that healthy meals should have protein, healthy fats, fiber, and some carbohydrates. Meals can be prepared ahead of time for your…
Alex Drummond is carrying on her mom’s traditions in the kitchen—or, at least, her own versions of them! In her latest Instagram story, she shared a nostalgic dinner idea that’s quick, simple, and—it could be argued—a tad healthier. “We’re trying to keep our movement of eating at home going,” Alex explained. “Last week, Mauricio and…
A major UK trial shows that eating minimally processed foods delivers superior weight loss and appetite control, even when both diets follow official healthy eating guidelines. Study: Ultraprocessed or minimally processed diets following healthy dietary guidelines on weight and cardiometabolic health: a randomized, crossover trial. Image Credit: 279photo Studio / Shutterstock In a recent article published in…