Jul 14th, 2025 - Mango, often dubbed the "king of fruits," is a sweet, juicy tropical fruit enjoyed around the world. But for people with diabetes, who must watch their carbohydrate and sugar intake closely, the natural sugar content in mango raises important questions: Is it safe to eat? Can it be part of a balanced diet? And what does the research say? Mango often gets a bad rap for being too sweet—but in reality, it can be a healthy, diabetes-friendly fruit when enjoyed in moderation. Despite its natural sugar content, mango is rich in nutrients, fibre, and antioxidants that support overall health ... [Read More]

Jul 12th, 2025 - Functional training mimics the movements you need for daily life. Here's how to get started. When I was seven months pregnant, my trainer added a new exercise to our sessions to prepare me for the demands of parenthood: One-arm heavy kettlebell carries. These would mimic my soon-to-be daily task of hauling my infant in a car seat. Doing this regularly without pain would require upper body strength, core control and balance, all of which we could train for in the gym. Functional training, the subject of many popular fitness videos on TikTok and Instagram, is a buzzy term for a simple concept: ... [Read More]

Jul 10th, 2025 - While there are technically two main types of fiber, soluble and insoluble, thinking about fiber in terms of food groups can make it easier to build a balanced diet. These five types of fiber-rich foods can help you pack more fiber daily and support overall health. 1. Fruit All fruits have fiber, but some have more than others. Grab those that contain both soluble and insoluble fiber , which means they can be very helpful in maintaining regular digestion . That includes: Pears Bananas Guava Berries Kiwi Apples Eating high-fiber fruits regularly is linked to several health benefits, like ... [Read More]

Jul 10th, 2025 - You can now listen to Fox News articles! Americans are getting hooked on an alternative to fish oil that's packed with omega-3s and is easier for the body to absorb. Krill oil, which comes from tiny, shrimp-like crustaceans abundant in the Antarctic Ocean, boasts omega-3 fatty acids that may help improve heart health, fight inflammation and support brain and nervous system health, according to medical experts. The global krill market is expected to grow substantially over the next 10 years as an alternative to fish oil, according to data from Allied Market Research, as people seek the ... [Read More]

Jul 10th, 2025 - A weighted vest is an easy way to add some extra resistance to your strength training routine. Try these five weighted vest exercises. If you've been in a park or on a trail any time in the last few months, you're likely to have spotted them: the weighted vest walkers. Like rucking , exercising with a weighted vest is a simple way to add a challenge to even the most basic of activities. Unlike rucking, where you're carrying the weight on your back in a backpack (aka a rucksack), weighted vests tend to distribute the load evenly across your chest and back or across your shoulders and back. ... [Read More]

Jul 10th, 2025 - The meaty meal plan may reel in high protein or animal fat seekers, but credentialed nutrition professionals say there are cautions to consider. If juicy steak with pork chops for dessert sounds delicious, you may drool over the carnivore diet. It may be considered a "fad diet," but a November 2021 survey of around 2,000 people published in Current Developments in Nutrition found eye-opening results. The median age of carnivore diet followers was 44 years, and most were men. They typically followed the diet for 14 months, with 93% doing so for health reasons, and 85% eating red meat at least ... [Read More]

Jul 9th, 2025 - Pop outside for a walk and you're likely to see at least one person strolling by in a weighted vest. This heavy piece of workout gear, which you wear kind of like a backpack, is quickly becoming a fave amongst the wellness girlies, especially as it goes viral on TikTok . People are obsessed with the way a weighted vest adds a little something extra to a daily walk, and even more in love with its other hidden perks. In a TikTok posted June 3, creator @veganchic said she noticed so many benefits after walking with a weighted vest for 30 days, including improved posture, a stronger core, and ... [Read More]

Jul 9th, 2025 - If using your phone has ever had you feeling stiff, you may want to reconsider your texting posture . And while constantly adjusting your posture might seem unrealistic, researchers from South Korea may have just figured out a better way to hold your phone . Because while we love them for the convenience and connectedness they offer, phones have definitely taken a toll on our necks and shoulders. As ironic as it may seem for us to encourage you to lie down, this research demonstrated that lying on your side is actually the best way to avoid pain when using your phone. Bad posture while using ... [Read More]