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Close Photo: Getty Images If you’re wonderingshould I drink a glass of water after a workout?, first of all, hat tip to you for either planning to—or already embarking on—afitness routine. As a quick refresher, scoring the recommended amount of aerobic and resistance activity per week has been linked to everything from a sharper brain and lower levels of anxiety to better heart health andless chronic inflammation. Not to mention the fact that a consistent routine (yes, even if it’s just 10 minutes per day and even if it’s entirely performed at home!...

According to a 2016 study published inThe Journal of Nutrition, 75% of American adults age 20 and above consume coffee regularly, with 49% of those individuals having at least a cup everyday. If you’ve landed on this piece, it’s likely you’re one of the 175 million-plus adults who enjoy a cup of joe. Decades of research have explored the compounds in coffee—mainly caffeine and chlorogenic acid—to evaluate the effects they have on the body....

Fromcanola oilbeing “toxic” to nightshades anddairybeing inflammation-boosting foods, countless health myths are swirling around on social media. (To be clear, all of those foods are perfectlyhealthy in moderation as long as you’re not allergic to them.) Another health rumor that has picked up speed is that you should only eat fruit on an empty stomach. Many influencers have promoted the concepts of food combining and eating order, leaving people confused about whether this is true or not....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat Are Low-Fat Foods?Should You Eat Low-Fat Foods?Healthy Eating TipsThe Bottom Line In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What Are Low-Fat Foods? Should You Eat Low-Fat Foods? Healthy Eating Tips The Bottom Line Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images Navigating the sea of online weight loss advice is like stepping into a noisy marketplace where conflicting claims and confusing tips are everywhere. Sorting through this information overload can become a challenge for those searching for effective weight loss strategies....

Close Try It:How to Start a Low-Carb Diet the Healthy Way Ketogenic Diet Basics The keto diet requires the body to rely mostly on fat for energy, rather than the usual carbohydrates (see Carbohydrates vs. Fat for Fuel below). When carb intake is very low, ketones-products of fat breakdown in the liver-must fuel the body. According to John Hawley, Ph.D., director of the Centre for Exercise and Nutrition at Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research in Melbourne, Australia, there is no global definition of the ketogenic diet....

ClosePhoto: Getty Images / Oscar WongWhen shopping for packaged meats, have you ever thought about putting the meat into aplasticproduce bag? While doing so helps prevent juices from leaking onto other groceries, using an additional plastic bag may have a negative environmental impact, right? Read on to find out more from two food-safety experts. Plus, learn about sustainable packaging.Why should you bag your packaged meat?Whether you buy fresh meat from the butcher’s counter, where they wrap it in food-grade kraft paper, or you purchase packaged raw meat in food-grade plastic labeled with asafe food handling sticker(informing you how to store, prepare and handle raw meat and poultry products at home), placing the wrapped meat in plastic produce bags adds an extra layer of protection....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhy Rinse?Proper Rinsing TipsWhen Not to RinseRinsing & Nutrition In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Why Rinse? Proper Rinsing Tips When Not to Rinse Rinsing & Nutrition Growing up in a Chinese home, rice was the foundation of nearly every meal. Rinsing it before cooking was one of my favorite chores. I remember standing on a stool at the sink, small hands in the rice cooker’s removable pot, churning rice and water together in delight....

Close Photo: Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn Right before Maine Lobster Week (Sept. 19-25) and National Lobster Day (Sept. 25), the Maine lobster industry was dealt a heavy blow: Monterey Bay Aquarium’s trustedSeafood Watchprogram—which rates seafood as a best choice for sustainability (green), a good alternative (yellow) or a type to avoid (red)—downgraded American lobster to the red list. The issue? Lobster traps sit on the ocean floor and a rope draws a vertical line up to a buoy on the surface, marking its location....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat Are Diuretics?Do Diuretics Help with Weight Loss?Should You Take Diuretics?The Bottom Line In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What Are Diuretics? Do Diuretics Help with Weight Loss? Should You Take Diuretics? The Bottom Line Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images “Diuretics are substances found in food (or medications) that help your body get rid of water,” says Lisa Andrews, M.Ed., RD, LD, owner ofSound Bites Nutrition....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleTypes of MagnesiumPotential BenefitsDosageWho Should Take It?PrecautionsMagnesium-Rich Foods In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Types of Magnesium Potential Benefits Dosage Who Should Take It? Precautions Magnesium-Rich Foods When all you want is to catch a few zzz’s, you may seeksupplements for bedtime assistance. Spoiler alert: There’s more than just melatonin. In recent years, magnesium has surged in popularity, along with collagen and CBD, and earned second place as the most popular supplement (first place goes to vitamin D)....

ClosePhoto:Strauss/Curtis/Getty ImagesA strong skeleton is important as you age, important for keeping you upright and preventing osteoporosis and fractures. Unfortunately, nearly 1 out of 2 adults ages 50 and over have low bone mass—a risk factor for osteoporosis.It’s no secret that one of the best ways to protect your bones is through nutrition, but there’s more to it than boning up on calcium. In fact, taking calcium supplements without getting enough vitamin D may not be all that effective....

Close Photo: Getty Images / Shana Novak / Radoslav Zilinsky. / Yuichiro Chino When I had COVID-19, I had a mild case but was still pretty sick. After I recovered, I had some pressing questions like: “How exactly should I disinfect my house?” “Will I ever be able to walk up my stairs again without feeling completely winded?” and “Should I throw away my toothbrush?“The last question stumped me the most because I typically toss my toothbrush after a bout of sickness....

Close Photo: Getty Images You might faithfully swish mouthwash after brushing, but some types of mouthwash might cause more trouble for youroral health. Antiseptic mouthwash is designed to kill germs in your mouth. However, it may killallof the bacteria in your mouth—good and bad—at least in the short term. “The problem is [shortly after using mouthwash] anaerobic bacteria grow back faster than the aerobic bacteria—and anaerobic bacteria are more capable of causing disease,” says Mark Burhenne, D....