health

by Sarah Garone, N.D.T.R. If you fancy yourself a chef (or a foodie), you probably love garlic for the zingy flavor it adds to everything from marinara sauce to soups and curries. But get this: Those beige bulbs aren’t just great for flavoring food. They’ve got plenty of health benefits, too. In...

by Arielle Weg Nothing ruins a road trip or night on the town quite like stomach troubles. But good gut health isn’t essential just because gas and diarrhea are inconvenient: Research has identified ties between our GI health and both our immune and metabolic functions. They don’t call the...

by K. Aleisha Fetters, C.S.C.S. Mention gluten, and everyone has an opinion. One in four Americans believe that going gluten-free is the right health move,. But only a quarter cite disease or gluten sensitivity as the main reason they nixed it from their diets, per data from The NPD Group. On...

by Mary Sauer Olive oil may be a staple in most of our kitchens, but it isn’t the olive tree’s only valuable offering. Cue olive leaf extract, an impressive supplement that offers a bunch of health-boosting qualities. As the name suggests, olive leaf extract is derived from the leaf of the olive...

by Jill Schildhouse Move over, salt—pepper has a new best friend. We’ve even got a celebrity name for them: Pumeric! That’s right, pepper and turmeric make the perfect, health-boosting power couple. Read on for the pairing’s three major benefits. Dynamic Duo: A Botany Lesson If you’re a fan of...

by Dr. Joshua Axe, D.N.M., D.C., C.N.S. Perhaps the two hottest diet trends on the face of the planet right now are keto and intermittent fasting. But should you be doing the two of them together? In a word, yes. Here’s your guide to combining the powers of a ketogenic diet and intermittent...

by Gabrielle Kassel, CF-L1 The keto diet and collagen protein might just be two of the most popular trends in the health and wellness world right now—but should you be combining them? According to some experts, yes. Here’s how loading up on collagen can boost your keto lifestyle. First, A Quick...

by Isadora Baum With keto ‘before-and-after’ photos and success stories flooding social media, the temptation to hop on the high-fat bandwagon—and reap the benefits—has never been more real. Equally real, though, is the frustration of going keto and not seeing those highly-sought-after results...

by Emily Shiffer For anyone dipping their toes into the high-fat diet trend, it can be difficult to identify the right types of fats. After all, going keto isn’t an invitation to chow down on bacon 24/7. Here, we break down which fats to focus on—and which to minimize. Not All Fats Are Created...

by Perri O. Blumberg The fall of carbs and rise of keto throughout the past few years has seemingly everyone opting for cauliflower pizza crust and swapping their usual Chipotle burrito for the new Keto Bowl. However, today’s popular low-carb and keto diet trends have many a health-conscious...

by Anika Nayak Some foods are more well-known for their star nutrients than others. We tout milk for its calcium, meats for protein, and carrots for vitamin A. But when it comes to choline, you might be left scratching your head. Choline is one of the lesser talked about nutrients our body...

by Emily Shiffer You’ve heard it before and we’ll say it again: Gut health is crucial for your overall well-being. “Gut health is important for so many reasons,” says Seattle-based dietitian Ginger Hultin, R.D.N., owner of ChampagneNutrition. “It helps with healthy elimination, which is part of...

by Perri O. Blumberg “You are what you eat” isn’t just catchy; it’s true. Indeed, a large body of research links what we eat with our health. From our cardiovascular to our mood, the food we consume impacts us in countless ways—including our immunity. “Nutrition is an important way to build your...

by Jenn Sinrich Considering many of us associate it with going to the bathroom, fiber might not exactly be the sexiest nutrient to talk about. It is, nonetheless, pretty darn important. In fact, research shows that getting enough of it means a reduced risk of gastrointestinal disorders, obesity...

by Jenn Sinrich Macro-counting is all about understanding how many of the calories in your diet come from each of the three macronutrients—protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Though tracking macros certainly has its pros and cons, it can teach you a lot about the nutritional value of the foods you...

by Andi Breitowich Macro tracking has gained a lot of popularity in recent years thanks to its simplicity and potential health perks, but if logging all your macronutrients throughout the day sounds daunting, don’t panic. When you’re looking to build muscle, maintain your weight, or simply feel...

Most of us cheat at times though and do not stay off of the juice for the recommended time each time that we cycle. Sometimes a goal is trying to be met which will require a quick return to the AS in order to not lose gains. At times like this, I strongly recommend that one stay off of the...

Keep yourself healthy mentally and physically with these 12 bodybuilding concepts By Greg Merritt Bodybuilding isn’t an easy lifestyle to follow. It’s a road that’s filled with blood, sweat, and injuries. Most dedicated bodybuilders live and breathe the heavy iron. Sometimes the results are...

When people think of bodybuilding, those with no real knowledge of the sport unfortunately tend to think of one thing: Steroids. These people have real knowledge on human anatomy or physiology and certainly know very little about bodybuilding, and even less about steroids and performance...

A lagging metabolism is a real drag. Not only can it cause unwanted weight gain, but a slew of other unpleasant side effects. And what’s interesting, or more eye-opening, is our everyday bad habits may be the root cause of metabolic issues. From inadequate sunlight to poor sleep habits, how we...