"Antibiotics Wreak Havoc on Athletic Performance," read the headline of a recent study. The study looked at the microbes of mice, but if it winds up being true for humans, too, we can chalk it up to yet another unintended side effect of antibiotics. To be clear, since mass production began in the 1940s, antibiotics…
Whether you’ve gone gluten-free, have a nut allergy or simply are looking for a more nutritious alternative to traditional flours, coconut flour might be the solution you’re looking for, and there are many coconut flour recipes out there to show you how to use it. Coconut flour contains absolutely no grains or nuts, great for…
Starting your day with a healthy breakfast is one of the best things you can do for your body: You’ll jump-start your metabolism, have ample time to burn off calories throughout the day and, perhaps most importantly, it’s a delicious way to begin a busy day! But making healthy breakfast choices isn’t always as straightforward…
Whether you’re working out to lose fat, increase muscle tone or just feel good, hitting the gym is only part of the battle to get the best results. While your diet matters throughout the day, your post-workout meal might play the biggest role of all — take that, breakfast. See, your body stores glycogen and…
Add “bothersome sneezing and watery eyes” to the list of ways the pandemic may be affecting your quality of life. All that hand sanitizing and social distancing you’ve been doing may contribute to more severe symptoms this allergy season. It’s called the hygiene hypothesis. Most of us haven’t been exposed to typical amounts of viruses…
The apple cider vinegar diet — an eating plan that involves simply adding a few spoonfuls of apple cider vinegar to your daily diet — may sound right on par with other fad diets that have long faded into obscurity. However, it's actually a powerful ingredient that has been revered for its medicinal properties for…
This easy hollandaise sauce recipe is less rich than rival hollandaise sauces but just as flavorful. It pairs perfectly for eggs Benedict, drizzled over asparagus, used as an artichoke dip, and more. Too often, sauces and dressings are treated as an afterthought in meals. But really, the right topping can take your meal from good…
The widespread use of artificial sweeteners occurred, at the end of the day, because food and beverage manufacturers saw a business opportunity: They could tease their low-calorie foods or even zero-calorie drinks to potential customers who were looking to cut back on their calorie and sugar consumption. The bonus sounded too good to be true:…
Although the skin is subject to acne, other skin conditions and aging, as the body's largest organ, it also has the potential to soak up a lot of healthy vitamins. One of the main vitamins our skin soaks up is vitamin D, which it absorbs from sunlight. The skin can also absorb vitamins from face…
Whether you're looking for a sugary fix or something more filling that's made with nuts, seeds and whole grains, there's no shortage of granola cereal options in grocery stores. Considering it makes for a quick and easy breakfast when mixed with things like fruit or yogurt, it can be tempting to eat granola almost every…
