Dec 11th, 2024 - Products are independently selected by our editors. We may earn an affiliate commission from links. You may have never heard of psyllium husk, but you've likely taken a product with it in it. Also known as plantago psyllium (a herbaceous plant grown in Iran, Pakistan, India, and the United States) psyllium husk is a natural laxative that helps with digestion and stomach regularity. Used regularly in traditional Ayurvedic and Indian medicinal practices, it's believed to have multiple health benefits beyond digestion including balancing cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Here's everything you ... [Read More]

Dec 10th, 2024 - A great alternative to rice, wild rice has more protein than most other whole grains and is a good source of nutrients like fiber, B vitamins, and magnesium. Wild rice looks like rice and is eaten like rice, but this crunchy, chewy whole grain is actually an aquatic grass that grows wild in lakes and rivers mainly in North America. Considered an ancient grain, wild rice, native to the upper Great Lakes in the U.S. and Canada, dates as far back as 12,000 years ago. There are four main varieties of wild rice, but the most common are Zizania aquatica and Zizania palustris. Unrelated to rice, ... [Read More]

Dec 10th, 2024 - Sign up for CNN's Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious expert-backed eating lifestyle that will boost your health for life . What kind of sugary treat you are having might change its impact on your health, according to a new study. Sugary drinks were associated with a greater risk of developing cardiovascular health disease than sweets like baked goods, said lead study author Suzanne Janzi, a doctoral student in nutritional epidemiology at Lund University in Sweden, via email. The study, published Monday in the journal Frontiers in Public Health, ... [Read More]

Dec 9th, 2024 - Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier joins 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to discuss the best foods to boost your immune system during the cold and flu season. There are many methods of staying healthy during cold and flu season, including choosing certain foods . In a Sunday appearance on "Fox & Friends Weekend," Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier offered some power foods that can help boost the immune system. "It is certainly cold, flu and COVID season ," she said. "And we want to prevent illness, because once you already get infected, I'll be honest, there are not a lot ... [Read More]

Dec 9th, 2024 - By now it's well established that meat and dairy are at least partly to blame for the climate crisis. And without coming off our addiction to animal products, we won't be able to avoid dangerous levels of global heating. What is less clear is what to replace your burger and cheese with. What's best for your health and the planet? And what about your wallet? These are the questions I tried to answer in a new study . I combined assessments of meat and milk alternatives which compared their nutritional profile, health benefits, environmental impact and cost. Among these plant-based alternatives ... [Read More]

Dec 8th, 2024 - I'm an R.D. and it's no secret that I've been loving (OK, borderline obsessing over) our fiber powder, organic fiber+ with prebiotic support. I've added it to oatmeal , smoothies , and yogurt —the possibilities are truly endless. I was recently gabbing with some friends about it and they all asked me the same thing: "I eat healthy, why would I need a fiber supplement?" This is a fair point. Even I just started taking a fiber supplement mere months ago.  But the fact is that even if you eat healthy (including at least five servings of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, ... [Read More]

Dec 7th, 2024 - Physical activity doesn't need to be complicated. Even just a brisk, ten-minute daily walk can deliver a host of health benefits— lowering the risk of several diseases , including heart disease, stroke and several cancers. And by making a few small changes to the way you walk, you can transform this simple everyday activity, making it even more beneficial for your health. If you're looking to get more out of your walks, here are five ways to supercharge them. One way to enhance the benefits of walking is to vary your speed. Rather than maintaining a steady pace, try incorporating ... [Read More]

Dec 7th, 2024 - Kundalini powers are often spoken of in the context of yogic traditions, yet the depth of their meaning transcends simple explanation. At its core, refers to the primordial energy of the universe—your untapped potential, located at the base of your spine within the subtle body. It's a powerful force waiting to be awakened, a journey that invites transformation, awareness, and the realization of your higher self. Yoga, in all its forms, serves as a vehicle for this awakening. By cultivating practices that prepare the body, mind, and spirit, you can tap into this wellspring of energy, ... [Read More]