It's not a style of eating that most of us talk about anymore: the high-protein diet. Instead, the focus is usually on fats (such as with the keto diet), a particular region (aka the Mediterranean diet) or even a heavily branded one (like the Atkins Diet, South Beach Diet or Dukan Diet). But this one…
It's well-known that probiotics, available from both fermented foods and supplements, support digestion and gut function. Can probiotics also improve mental health? A new study suggests there are benefits of probiotics for people dealing with depression. How so? A little known fact is that certain gut bacteria are linked to depression, while others are associated…
If you suspect you may have a parasitic infection, there is a natural way to treat it. It's called a parasite cleanse. Parasitic infections have become more common with international travel over time. We now know that a variety of parasites can infect the intestinal tract, leading to a variety of digestive symptoms, such as…
More and more research shows just how important it is for overall health to get enough sun exposure, which is why vitamin D deficiency is a serious issue. One reason is because the sun provides us with vitamin D, an essential nutrient that benefits the body in so many ways. What does vitamin D do…
It might be high in protein, and it makes a great plant-based meat substitute, but is textured vegetable protein healthy? Like other sources of soy, such as tofu or soy milk, there are both pros and cons associated with textured vegetable protein. It's inexpensive, versatile, stays fresh for a long time and is a sustainable…
It may sound unpleasant, but a cold shower can actually be good for you. In fact, cold shower benefits both the body and the mind, as crazy as that may sound to some people. For most of human history, people were exposed to very cold temperatures, whether they wanted to be or not. Extreme cold…
"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…
Thinking of new ways to get your family to eat veggies can become tiring, and don't get me started on bland, overcooked vegetables — they give the good ones a bad rep. You won't have that problem with these summer sautéed veggies. This simple recipe is a delicious way to showcase the season's fresh produce…
Although most people don’t realize it, their favorite skin care products can be significant contributors to their expose to harmful ingredients, toxins and chemicals. That's “the real price of beauty,” but you can avoid the chemical options for natural skin care ingredients instead. Fact is the majority of store-bought, commercially produced beauty products come packed…
Magnesium is the fourth most-abundant mineral in the body, and it's mostly stored inside our bones. Because our bodies can't make magnesium, we must get this mineral from our diets or supplements. Magnesium supplements are available in a variety of forms, one of which is magnesium citrate. What is magnesium citrate good for? The No. 1…
