Nov 29th, 2025 - Sitting for long stretches could be — but researchers say a simple diet tweak, like adding cocoa, berries or apples, may help reduce the damage. A new study from the University of Birmingham found that eating foods rich in flavanols — natural compounds found in cocoa, berries, apples, tea and nuts — can help protect blood vessels from the harmful effects of prolonged sitting, which can induce declines in vascular function and is linked to higher risks of stroke, heart attack and cardiovascular disease. Eating One Type Of Nut Daily Could Lower 'Bad' Cholesterol, Improve ... [Read More]

Nov 26th, 2025 - When it comes to healthy snacks, fruits and vegetables are usually at the top of the list. But just because they're good for you, doesn't mean you can eat them to your heart's content. In fact, overdoing it with certain foods can have negative effects on your health. For example, eating too much pineapple can cause the enamel of your teeth to wear down, and can even cause your mouth to burn thanks to the acidity and bromelain in the fruit. And while many of us already know about this, others may be surprised to hear that some of their favorite fruits can also cause issues when eating in ... [Read More]

Nov 26th, 2025 - The winter holidays are imminently approaching. Gathering times like these are associated with rituals around food, beverages and gifts — particularly food gifts. We may think this means indulging in delicacies and specialty drinks loaded with added sugars, salt and saturated fats. Many holiday foods and beverages contain ultraprocessed ingredients and artificial dyes. Although it is tempting to indulge, we should be mindful. It's a time to protect and maintain the nutrition habits we have worked hard to develop. A 2020 systematic review of 39 studies concluded that weight gain occurs ... [Read More]

Nov 25th, 2025 - An ongoing push for "natural food" above all else has led consumers to make well-intentioned if sometimes misguided choices. Case in point: Iodine deficiencies are on the rise and it could have something to do with the fact that a lot of folks are trading iodized salt for seemingly healthier alternatives, like pink Himalayan and flaky sea salts. These wellness darlings are touted both for their more interesting textures and flavors as well as the belief that they're better for you because they're less processed than regular old table salt. Except they don't contain any iodine—an ... [Read More]

Nov 25th, 2025 - Which Pie Gives You the Biggest Sugar Rush: Pecan, Apple or Pumpkin? I love a good pie. Every year for Thanksgiving I make a bourbon chocolate pecan pie, which is every bit as decadent—and delicious—as it sounds. But it contains an ungodly amount of corn syrup and sugar, so it got me thinking: Which type of pie spikes your blood sugar the fastest? And is there a "healthier" pie? Pie varieties abound, so I focused on some of the classics: pecan, pumpkin and apple. Regardless of filling, when you take a bite of pie, the carbohydrates get delivered to your bloodstream as glucose ... [Read More]

Nov 24th, 2025 - Cholesterol Levels Suffer When You Skip Breakfast and Eat Dinner Late A new study revealed these eating habits lead to a modest increase in LDL 'bad' cholesterol over time — which could raise heart disease risk. For the research, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition , researchers tracked the health of more than 30,000 middle-aged Chinese adults (77 percent males) over four years. The concept of chrononutrition — the idea that when you eat can influence your health — isn't new. With breakfast, for instance, research has shown that when you skip the ... [Read More]

Nov 24th, 2025 - By Losing weight can often seem like an uphill battle, especially if you're trying to get rid of stubborn abdominal fat that seems to creep on during menopause. But it turns out one of the most effective ways to shrink your waist after 50 may also be one of the easiest: eating more high-fiber foods for belly fat. "Fiber can help with weight loss in several ways," says Amy Woodman, RD, founder of Farmington Valley Nutrition and Wellness. "High-fiber foods are inherently nutrient-dense, meaning they are high in nutrients and low in calories. These foods slow digestion and help you feel fuller ... [Read More]

Nov 24th, 2025 - Your abs workout deserves an upgrade. Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Whether you love or hate 'em, your isn't complete without at least one . They may make your abs shake and burn, but they're actually helping you build total-body strength. "Planks target and strengthen the core muscles, including transverses abdominals (the deepest abs muscles), rectus abdominis, and the internal and external obliques," as well as your quads and glutes, says , CPT, a certified personal trainer and instructor. Strengthening all of ... [Read More]