Milk Is More Hydrating Than Water

When it comes to hydration, water seems like the obvious choice. But is it truly the most hydrating beverage? According to a recent scientific study, milk scores higher on the…

11 Vitamin B12 Foods to Support Energy and Brain Health

One cannot have a well-balanced meal without incorporating vitamin B12 foods into the mix. The water soluble vitamin, explains Samantha Dieras, RN, DCN, director of ambulatory nutrition services at Mount…

I Take a Teaspoon of Coconut Oil Every Morning—Here Are the Benefits

While I can’t blame the success of my keto diet solely on the coconut oil, the benefits I feel are hard to deny: I remain full until lunchtime and feel…

The 19 Heart-Healthy Foods You Should Add to Your Diet

It can be tempting to go days without a well-balanced meal when DoorDash is just a few clicks away. But for the sake of your heart health, you might want…

5 Foods That Cause Water Retention

Water retention can happen any time of the year, but experiencing swollen, heavy legs is especially common in the summer—and certainly uncomfortable. Luckily, there are some things you can do…

Is Chocolate Milk the Perfect Protein After All?

When I ran my first marathon in 2010 (brag), I was surprised by what was shoved in my hand when I stumbled across the finish line. No, not a medal…

3 Protein-Rich Foods to Eat Instead of Beef

Where’s the beef? If you’re a United States-based shopper, it’s probably piling up on your local grocery shelf, given the price of beef per pound is up. It seems that…

11 Foods That Cleanse the Liver for a Healthy Detox

Vital to a well-balanced diet, foods that cleanse your liver are thankfully easy to find. But why should you pay attention to these specific types of foods? The liver is…

What to Eat Before a Run

If you run, you’ve probably experienced occasional digestive discomfort. At best, this annoying little side effect can limit your performance. At worst, it can become so intolerable that it forces…

Can Probiotics Help With Mental Health?

“There are some animal studies on this,” says Stengel, “and increasing evidence-based indications that certain probiotic bacterial strains called psychobiotics can have a positive influence on mood, stress and anxiety.”…