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Close Photo: Courtesy of brand If there’s one dairy product on top of everyone’s mind right now, it’s cottage cheese. Fromice creamtowhipped dips, cottage cheese is being used in every possible way—and we couldn’t be more excited. Not only is the spoonable dairy product delicious, but the curds are packed with protein, making it a healthy choice, too. To help you jump on this tasty trend, we put a dozen products to the test to find the very best cottage cheese....

In This ArticleView AllIn This Article4 Best Dairy Foods for Your Gut HealthOther Ways to Support Your Gut HealthThe Bottom Line In This ArticleView All View All In This Article 4 Best Dairy Foods for Your Gut Health Other Ways to Support Your Gut Health The Bottom Line Many dairy products are rich in nutrients that support optimal health and development throughout life, including protein, vitamin D, calcium, potassium and phosphorus, according to a 2019 study published inNutrients....

Despite dairy alternatives like oat milk and coconut milk yogurt growing in popularity, dairy products have a lot of nutritional benefits. They generally contain all threemacronutrientswhile also being a key source of certain micronutrients like calcium. In this article, we’ll highlight dairy products you should consider regularly incorporating into your diet and share their nutritional benefits.Recipe Pictured:Pecan-Cherry Toasted Muesli Yogurt CupsWhy Is Dairy Good for You?Dairy products are one of five food groups included inMyPlate, the USDA’s visual guideline for preparing nutritionally well-rounded meals....

Photo: Adobe Stock / progressman It’s common to experience hair thinning or hair loss as you get older. Your hair may also start falling out as a result of lifestyle habits, such as having a poor diet or overusing hot styling tools. If this is happening, you may be wondering how to grow your hair out and make it look healthier, and if essential oils can help with hair growth....

Whether it’s work, family or financial stress, it’s possible that worry and anxiety are negatively impacting your sleep. An anxious mind makes it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep throughout the night. Can essential oils help you sleep? Here’s what the research says. Getty Images / Image Source / KristjánFreyr Do Essential Oils Help You Sleep? In short, signs point to yes! Essential oils really might be able to help you drift off to sleep....

Close Photo:Carson Downing Carson Downing Fruit provides importantnutrients for heart health, including fiber, potassium and antioxidants. And if you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, “eating a variety of fruits and vegetables may help control blood pressure,” says cardiologistDavid Sabgir, M.D. However, there are specific fruits that can help steady or lower blood pressure, thanks to their nutritional properties. We talked to the cardiologist about four he recommends to target high blood pressure....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleBest Healthy OptionsHow to Choose a Healthy OptionFAQs In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Best Healthy Options How to Choose a Healthy Option FAQs Close Photo:Getty Images/Courtesy of Brand Getty Images/Courtesy of Brand Perhaps you hit snooze one more time (OK, three more times) than you would have liked. Maybe you’re a couple of days behind on your Instacart order and are fresh out of eggs and oatmeal....

Gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is a big fan of fruit, and we can’t blame him. Fruit is packed with fiber, which can help support yourgut health, heart health and decrease risk of certain cancers.“Eating a high-fiber diet doesn’t have to be boring,” Bulsiewicz said in hisrecent Instagram reel. “It can be spectacular and delicious.“And while there’s a common misconception that fruit causes weight gain, Bulsiewicz has been adamant on social media to prove the opposite....

ClosePhoto:Getty ImagesIf you love to head out to eat, you’re in good company: 3 out of 5 Americans dine out for dinner at least once a week.With all the busyness that comes from being a working adult or managing schedules as a parent, it may seem as if you have to throw in the towel when it comes to achieving your health goals while maintaining a life. However, we’re here to assure you that is not the case!...

Leafy greens play a central role in the African Heritage Diet, due to their abundance throughout the African continent and regions associated with the African diaspora. They are packed with health-promoting nutrients, which is why you’ll find families tending subsistence gardens bursting with a wide variety of greens, such as collards, callaloo and turnip greens. The greens are harvested at the peak of their flavor and cooked up into delicious dishes likeCollard & Rice Dumplings with Mamba 9 SauceandTurnip Green Pesto....

ClosePhoto: Courtesy of BrandA trip to the Dunkin' drive-thru always feels like a delicious treat—especially since their menu isloadedwith treats. Sugary donuts, pastries and lots of tasty drinks that (unfortunately) don’t do much for balancing one’s blood sugar levels. This can be especially challenging for anyoneliving with type 2 diabetes.So what does one order at a place like Dunkin' when it feels like everything on the menu has added sugar as an ingredient?...

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleBlack CoffeeShort LatteIced Green TeaCold-Brew In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Black Coffee Short Latte Iced Green Tea Cold-Brew While popular drinks like the Pumpkin Spice Latte and the Peppermint Mocha are beloved orders for many Starbucks lovers, they aren’t exactly the best choices for managing blood sugar levels. In fact, these drinks contain 50 and 54 grams of sugar, respectively, in a grande (16-ounce) cup, clocking in at over 3 carb servings—which is steep for someone with diabetes who needs to pay special attention to their carbs....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat to Look for When You Order Fast FoodThe 4 Best Lunch Options at Chipotle for DiabetesThe Best and Worst Toppings for DiabetesThe Bottom Line In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What to Look for When You Order Fast Food The 4 Best Lunch Options at Chipotle for Diabetes The Best and Worst Toppings for Diabetes The Bottom Line Close Photo: Getty Images...