What’s healthier—or tastier—than takeout or delivery? Pair these two dishes for a vegetable-rich spin on Chinese food. All recipes in this post developed by Kate Sherwood, The Healthy Cook. Click…
Extra protein is unlikely to help you stay full, slim down, or build muscle. But if a bar is your mini-meal, you’re better off with one that packs a good…
Your fitness tracker, treadmill, or stationary bike can estimate the calories you burn. Just don’t put too much stock in those numbers. “Trying to determine how many calories somebody is…
Its muscle-relaxing effects may soothe a sensitive gut. “Peppermint oil reduces abdominal pain by targeting specific pain receptors,” says Adrian Masclee, a professor of gastroenterology and hepatology at the Maastricht…
Which claims to take with a few grains of, umm, salt. “Nutrient-dense,” says Terrasoul Superfoods Himalayan Pink Salt. “84 minerals.” Its website’s advice: “Use daily in place of ordinary table…
Peanut allergy kills more people in the United States than allergies to any other food. And doctors didn’t know how to prevent peanut allergies…until the landmark LEAP study came out…
Why we can’t get enough of this in-season vegetable Sweet and satisfying, nutrient-rich and perfect for roasting, winter squashes—like acorn, butternut, Hubbard, and pumpkin—are irresistible…except for their thick skin. Sometimes,…
Our chart lists 18 recommended seafood choices—ranked from least to most mercury—and tells you which have the most omega-3s. The developing nervous system is especially sensitive to mercury, so women…
Celebrities endorse a slew of diets, supplements, exercise routines, and other health fads. Here’s how to dodge their influence. Timothy Caulfield is the research director of the Health Law Institute…
Humans are damaging the natural systems of the only planet we’ve got. Here’s how that puts our health—and our children’s health—at risk. Sam Myers is a physician and principal research…
