New Research: The Two Reasons Your Vitamin D Supplement May Not Be Working
byYou can’t walk through a supplement aisle without knocking over a Vitamin D-related section. Vitamin D is everywhere. And for good reason, because it’s…
Nutrition
Evidence-based advice from registered dietitians on the best foods, vitamins and nutrients — separating the facts from the fads.
Study: 5 More Minutes of Sleep, 2 Minutes of Walking: Little Changes Can Have a Big Impact on Your Health
bySometimes making a change in your life that can have a big impact feels a bit daunting. When most people think about “being healthier”…
The Four Foods the Blue Zones Author Says to Always Keep in Your House
byBeans, nuts, sweet potatoes and fruit you actually like — the four foods Dan Buettner says belong in every kitchen, and the honest state of the Blue Zones research behind them.
Crush Your Garlic, Then Wait 10 Minutes To Increase Its Benefits
byCrush or chop your garlic, then leave it alone for 10 minutes before it meets heat. Prep everything else while it sits.
High-Protein Smoothies That Keep Women Over 50 Full for Hours
bySix smoothie builds with 28 to 35 grams of protein each, plus the formula that separates a real meal from a fruit slushie with a health halo.
The 10 Easiest Ways to Lose Weight, According to Experts
byMedically reviewed by Anthony Fanucci, Pharm.D., licensed pharmacist Weight loss isn’t always about suffering through a strict diet or spending hours in the gym,…
How Popular Is Your Local McDonald’s? Look Yours Up — We Measured All 12,987
byAmerica logs 6.83 billion McDonald’s visits a year — about 20 per person. We ranked all 12,987 locations by foot traffic, and our lookup tool tells you exactly where yours falls, from Orlando’s giant #1 to the quiet ones.
7 Breakfasts That Keep Your Blood Sugar Steady All Morning
byDietitians keep recommending the same seven breakfasts for steady blood sugar and all-morning energy. The pattern behind them is simpler than you think.
The 20 Busiest Whole Foods in America Aren’t Where You’d Guess
byWe ranked all 450 U.S. Whole Foods by foot traffic. The busiest isn’t the Austin flagship or a Manhattan temple — it’s a suburban store, and every entry in the top 20 runs on parking lots, not population density.
The 20 Healthiest Vegetables, Ranked by Nutrient Density (And No, Kale Isn’t #1)
byA 2014 CDC-published study scored 47 vegetables by nutrient density:17 nutrients per 100 calories. The results upended everything. Kale didn’t crack the top 10.
Mavromatika: The Ancient Greek Bean Stew That the World’s Longest-Living Women Eat Every Day
byMavromatika is the Greek black-eyed pea stew eaten almost daily on the Blue Zone island of Ikaria. Here’s how to make it at home — and why it matters.
There’s a New Superfood That’s Probably Already in Your Pantry
byOne vegetable is getting a serious scientific upgrade — and you probably already have it at home. Here’s what new research says about sweet potatoes, why they qualify as a superfood, which varieties to buy, and how to cook them to maximize every nutrient.