Every 5 years, the government comes out with recommendations for how we should eat called the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Even if the average person doesn’t follow them to a letter, what they

Olive oil has long been celebrated for its numerous health benefits and culinary versatility. However, over time, various misconceptions and myths have circulated regarding its properties and uses. In this blog post, we

With so much focus on plant protein as a sustainable swap for meat, foods like quinoa are hotter than ever. But there’s another protein source, probably already in your pantry, that has even

Labels are in right now when it comes to eating: keto, paleo, vegan, clean. Trouble is, so many of those labels bring with them a rigid set of rules and off-limits foods that can take the joy

Living a long, healthy life is at the top of most people’s wish list. But just how do you get there? Author Dan Buettner decided to go straight to the source. Working with

At the doctor’s office recently, the nurse weighed me and said, “That’s 5 pounds heavier than last time you were here.” I was taken aback -- not by the news, but that she’d

Judging from our local coffee shop’s drive-thru line, which snakes out onto the street and up the block every morning, coffee dominates the morning caffeine scramble for a lot of people. But tea actually outshines

If you’ve ever doubled over in pain after eating ice cream or high-tailed it to the bathroom after drinking milk, you may have lactose intolerance. That happens when your body can’t digest dairy products

That burning sensation in the center of your chest – it’s an awful feeling! Unfortunately, heartburn (also known as acid indigestion or gastroesophageal reflux) is also pretty common. Want to feel better? Here

It’s no secret that what you eat every day has a direct impact on your digestive system – and that some foods (hello, greasy takeout!) can make your belly feel worse than others.