Nutrition
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10 Staple Ingredients + 2 Ways to Use Them
Discover which long-lasting items to keep on hand to easily mix-and-match for multiple healthy meals.
Curcumin: Health Benefits of Turmeric’s Most Powerful Compound
This medicinal botanical is one of the oldest, most-studied, and safest on the planet.
12 Quick Preworkout and Postworkout Snacks
Go light before your workout — and try to eat a postworkout snack within an hour or two of your workout for recovery.
6 Reasons to Use Vegan Protein Powder
Why it might be for you — even if you’re not vegan.
5 Healthy On-the-Go Breakfasts
Short on time? Fuel your day with one of these portable, make-ahead meals.
The Sugar-Depression Connection
Consuming sugar can lead to body-wide inflammation, microbiome disruption, insulin resistance, and more.
How to Select Safe Fitness Supplements
There are so many fitness supplements to choose from. Here are six tips to make sure you’re picking the right one for you.
Why Whey Is One of the Best Sources of Protein
Discover the many health benefits of whey, plus how much to use and when.
Can Cabbage Juice Help Heal the Gut?
Turns out cabbage juice is great for peptic ulcers. Here’s why — and how to get more cabbage juice in your diet.
Can Drinking Kombucha Help Me Lose Weight?
Get the scoop on this trendy tea — including the ways it could benefit your health and what to watch out for in store-bought varieties.
7 Reasons Meat Matters for Health
For those who choose to eat meat, it offers a variety of nutritious benefits that support health and fitness.
Should I Use a Caffeine Supplement When I Work Out?
It depends. Here is the case for caffeine supplements — and some safety concerns as well.
The Food-Additive Loophole
There are thousands of additives — chemical preservatives, flavorings, thickening agents, and more — in our food supply. The FDA simply can’t keep up.
Creatine: Why This Supplement Is Not Just for Bodybuilders
Creatine is one of the most well-researched supplements available — yet there are many misconceptions that surround it. Learn what’s true, what’s false, and how creatine could benefit your health.
5 Gut-Healing Supplements
These supplements provide extra support when you’re experiencing digestive symptoms — or working to keep them at bay.
How to Fuel Up Before and After Your Workout
A look at the best things to eat pre- and postworkout.
6 Critical Nutrients You Might Be Lacking
Your health depends on supporting your body with the right levels of nutrients. Learn which ones you’re most likely to be lacking — and how you can best boost your supply.
The Pros and Cons of Caffeine
Michael Pollan on the health benefits of “the world’s most widely used psychoactive drug.”
How to Buy and Store Tilapia
Widely available and affordable, this mild whitefish pairs nicely with just about everything.
How Antioxidants Can Slow Free-Radical Damage
Your cells take a beating from free radicals. Antioxidants help you fight back.
How to Upgrade Your Lunch
We gave three food-savvy nutritionists a challenge: Take three predictable lunches and turn them into healthy, energizing meals.