Nutrition

Articles about nutrition, diets, foods, herbs, supplements, vitamins and more, often including the health benefits of the chosen topic. Written by qualified journalists or Dr. Axe himself, each piece is based on studies and always fact-checked.

Vegan Keto Diet Plan, Benefits & Best Foods

The keto diet remains popular because, not only does it allow you to load up on many of the high-fat, flavorful foods that are restricted on other diets, but it’s also filling, easy to follow ...

Best Vitamin D Supplement Benefits & How to Choose the Right One

Vitamin D stands out from other micronutrients because it’s one of the few vitamins that your body is able to produce all on its own. Also known as the “sunshine vitamin,” your skin is actually ...

8 Kombucha Benefits, Plus How to Make This Gut-Friendly Beverage

Known as the “Immortal Health Elixir” by the Chinese and originating in the Far East around 2,000 years ago, kombucha is a beverage with tremendous health benefits extending to your heart, your brain and (especially) ...

Ashwagandha Benefits for the Brain, Thyroid, Muscles & More

Ashwagandha (aka Withania somnifera) is an adaptogenic herb that's popular in Ayurvedic and traditional medicine. It has been used for more than 2,500 years and has been extensively researched (used in over 200 studies) for ...

Hydration: How to Stay Hydrated in 6 Steps

Water is vital for your health and for hydration, and there are many reasons you should drink enough water daily. To stay hydrated, you need to consume enough water and other hydrating liquids to keep ...

17 Healthy French Toast Recipes

Did you know that I’m a huge French toast fan? People often find this surprising, because French toast is a meal that can easily turn into a whole food lover’s nightmare — heaps of processed ...

Vitamin D3 vs. Vitamin D2 & How to Obtain Both

Vitamin D3 is one of the most buzzed-about supplements in the health industry. That's because it’s estimated that over 40 percent of the population is deficient in vitamin D, which plays a role in everything ...

Kanna Extract: Can This Herb Benefit the Brain?

If you ever use calming or pre-workout supplements to assist in sleep, give you a boost in energy and fight stress, you might notice the ingredient kanna on nutrition labels. What exactly is kanna in pre-workout ...

Tempeh: A Fermented Soybean with Many Probiotic Benefits

Once popular solely among those following a vegan or vegetarian diet, tempeh has become a beloved staple in households across the globe thanks to its versatility, delicious flavor and the impressive nutrient profile that it offers. ...

20 Baked Fish Recipes that Are Healthy and Delicious

Fish are among the healthiest omega-3 foods out there. That makes them great to eat, since omega-3s help keep your heart healthy and may even help stave off cancer. Fish are also low in calories, ...