Here's the best way to maximize the health benefits of 7 popular supplements: calcium, iron, vitamin D, B-complex vitamins (including folic acid), vitamin C, probiotics, and omega-3s. Calcium In doses higher than 250 mg, calcium and magnesium tend to compete for...

Berries are a sweet staple — they're low in calories but high in fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants. Try one of these five berry breakfast recipes! 1. Berry Cheesecake Protein Pancakes Get creative with your protein pancakes! These flapjacks combine cottage...

A study of overweight and obese people, at the University of Colorado, Boulder, found that taking 500 mg daily of time-released vitamin C produces some of the same benefits as walking daily for exercise. Both reduce levels of a protein (called endothelin) that...

The timing of when you take your supplements can significantly affect the way in which your body can absorb and utilize the nutrients. Fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) and omega-3s are better absorbed when taken with a meal that contains fat. Probiotics are best...

1. Cut back on sugar.  Seriously, it’s the fastest, easiest way for a busy family to improve overall health. If you can’t completely eliminate it, cut way back. Drink less juice: one small glass has about 25 grams of sugar (as much as a soda)....

For years, cauliflower has played second string to its flashier cousin, broccoli, but with scads of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and a glut of research proving its cancer-fighting properties, cauliflower can now assert superfood prowess. Try cauliflower one of...

It's a few days after Easter, and your refrigerator is crammed  with chocolate bunnies and baskets of eggs, reminders of festivities past. What to do with them? We can't help you with the bunnies, but we've got lots of simple and delicious ways to...

You can get protein without meat. By eating a variety of healthful vegetarian foods, you can easily cover your protein bases. Meat has become synonymous with protein, so many consumers struggle to identify non-meat sources of this dietary building block. But adequate...

Plants are chock-full of nutrients, and production of more plant food (and less animal food) could reduce global warming. But are you missing some nutritional facts? Find out if you know these essential vegan diet facts. Vegan Diet Facts Quiz 1. Which of these is...

Start the clock – you’ll be tucking into this stir-fry in under 15 minutes. Cooking a healthy dinner from scratch doesn’t have to mean spending hours in the kitchen. In fact, it doesn’t even need to mean spending half an hour in there if you use this super-fast...

About 21 million American adults suffer from mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, and 40 million have an anxiety disorder. What’s worse, a report last year by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) found that 40 percent of Americans are more anxious than...

The multivitamin is the most popular type of supplement, most often taken for overall health and wellness. Nevertheless, myths about multivitamins persist and can reduce the effectiveness of these foundational supplements—or even discourage you from taking them. Here...

Packed with protein, high in vitamin D, versatile, tasty and cheap – the humble egg is one of the first things you should learn how to cook. You can buy them anywhere, cook them with virtually any bit of kitchen kit and eat them at any time of day. But even though...

As winter rolls in and flu season begins to rear its ugly head, it's important to take all the precautions you can to keep yourself and your family healthy. Eating a healthy diet and maintaining proper hygiene is a good place to start, but it may not always...

Have you noticed the wealth of trendy “new” grains at the market—kaniwa, farro, freekeh, spelt, and teff? Actually, they’ve been around for a long, long time. In fact, these grains are ancient. Only recently discovered by Western palates, kaniwa comes from the Andes...

When women are trying to conceive, many reach for herbal supplements to increase their chances of conception. While some herbs may be effective to this end, there are several herbs that can lower the chances of conception. Here is some more information on why it is...

These easy treats are full of seasonal flavor. The holidays are here and you've got a million things to do. If you've signed up to bring a homemade treat to your next holiday potluck or family dinner, there's good news: The Instant Pot makes desserts...

Chronic sleep deprivation could make some people more likely to develop an anxiety disorder. If you’ve ever found that a poor night’s sleep has left you feeling not only a bit groggy, but also on edge, you aren’t alone. People with insomnia have double the risk of...

It’s hard to be enthusiastic about spring when you suffer from the itchy eyes, sneezing, congestion, and runny nose associated with allergies, also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis. And the “cure”—over-the-counter antihistamines that leave you foggy and dried...

One important lesson to teach your children is the importance of taking care of the environment. Something as simple as cleaning up after yourself at the beach or park can make a huge impact. Not only will your child do this but they will encourage their friends to do...

Eggs contain choline, a nutrient that’s needed for the production of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that impacts the portions of the brain responsible for regulating mood and reducing stress. In one study, people with the highest anxiety levels also had the lowest...

You know you need to eat healthy, but you simply can’t find the time or energy to do so. Between a demanding work schedule and the chaos of shuffling kids around from one activity to the next, there just isn’t enough time in the day to consistently cook fresh meals....

Kathy and Victor, a Los Angeles-based couple in their 60s, had their share of health issues. She’d undergone multiple surgeries to fix a defective bladder mesh, which left her with chronic fatigue and urinary tract infections. And he was dealing with type 2 diabetes...

With just a few easy ingredient swaps, “bad” comfort foods can be turned into healthy – yet still delicious – treats. Photography: William and Susan Brinson When you’re in the mood for comfort food, you want it to taste like it’s supposed to: rich, delicious,...