What Is “Clear Protein”—And Is It Better For You?

If you could drink protein that felt light, didn’t give you an upset stomach, and actually tasted good, chances are extremely high that you’d be buying it in bulk. That’s…

Is Oat or Cow’s Milk Less Inflammatory? A Nutritionist Weighs In

Milk can be a hot-button topic. And with so many new alternative forms of milk out there (alternative meaning non-cow’s milk), it may make you feel like the OG milk…

The Microhabit That Immediately Lowers My Cortisol

Even if you don’t sit around doom scrolling on Instagram for hours, engaging in a bunch of “quick” social media check-ins throughout the day really adds up. Small glances at…

Umeboshi Acidulate Is The Japanese Condiment With Impressive Gut Health Benefits

It is not surprising that Japan is home to some of the longest-living people in the world. Many everyday foods in Japan are super healthy, and the cuisine is based…

The 11 Best Prebiotic Foods, According to Dietitians

When dealing with gut issues, one of the best food categories you can turn to are prebiotic foods. Prebiotics, as Elizabeth Sharp, MD, IFMCP, board-certified physician and founder of Health…

The 5 Cortisol-Triggering Foods to Avoid, According to Dietitians

In our never-ending quest to reduce stress and mitigate its negative effects on our lives, experts say one tried-and-true way can help: avoiding foods that trigger cortisol. Also known as…

Apricots Are Surprisingly Good For the Gut, Skin, and Brain

Summer means swimming, afternoon naps, and apricots—at least as far as I’m concerned. With a juicy-sweet flavor, the stone fruit is a quintessential seasonal treat. But the appeal goes far…

Supplement Company Olly Launches Mood- and Skin-enhancing Body Care

Olly is turning itself inside out. Tuesday, the 10-year-old brand best known for its supplements is launching a line of vitamin-infused body care called Mood + Skin, including body washes,…

10 Foods That Naturally Lower Cortisol Levels

If you spend a lot of time on TikTok, then you might be familiar with the phrase “cortisol face” or the “cortisol cocktail.” Characterized by puffiness and swelling of the…

EMDR: The Therapy Treatment That Miley Cyrus Says Saved Her Life

Anxiety can hinder so much of everyday life, but there are many helpful and safe ways to cope. For Miley Cyrus, she credits a specific type of therapy that helped…