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Close Photo: Getty Images Ah—the mystical metabolism. With everything you’ve probably seen online, it may seem like firing up your body’s natural calorie-burning machinery will solve all sorts of health problems. After all, your metabolism is responsible for your energy levels. It’s also key for basic bodily functions like growing and repairing cells, circulating blood, regulating breathing and body temperature, managing hormones, and maintaining your organs. And, of course, your metabolic speed makes a huge difference inweight management....

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Whileyour dietis important for managing and improving your gut health, other factors can come into play too. Your gut health can impact your body, fromaffecting your sleep cycleto poor gut health potentiallyincreasing anxiety and depression risk. And on the flip side, certain activities can have a positive impact on your gut and healthy digestion, according to a doctor. Getty Images “You can breathe to improve your gut,” gastroenterologist Will Bulsiewicz, M....

Close Photo: Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen Cheesy garlic bread,garlic hummus, agarlicky pasta dish: there’s so many ways to embrace garlic’s savory, buttery flavor. On the flip side, garlic breath is a given after enjoying these delicious dishes. The #1 Spice to Eat for Indigestion, According to a New Study What the Study Found Published in the journalMolecules, the new research shows that eating foods with a higher fat or protein content could potentially decrease the odor on one’s breath after garlic consumption....

While Starbucks' pumpkin spice lattes might have a reputation for typically being high in added sugar, pumpkin spice itself should be receiving nothing but praise, according to an expert. “Pumpkin spice is everywhere in the fall. It has some really important spices with health benefits,” Kanchan Koya, Ph.D., said in an interview withEatingWell. “It has cinnamon, it has nutmeg, clove and ginger. All of these spices are being studied for their health benefits....

Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images If you’ve ever felt extra-thirsty, even after chugging a tall glass of H2O, you’re probably aware thatwater isn’t the only hydrating beverage. Next time water just doesn’t cut it, and you’re feeling parched—like after a sweaty workout—try reaching for a cup of milk. Yes, we’re talkingreal dairy milk. 8 Sneaky Signs You’re Dehydrated, According to a Dietitian Why Milk Can Help with Hydration Dairy milk has the perfect hydrating trifecta of electrolytes, water and carbohydrates....

Photo: Getty Images/Courtesy of Brand From her restaurants' lush pasta dishes to her multitude of hit cooking shows, Giada De Laurentiis has a well-deserved place in the culinary landscape, especially when it comes to Italian cuisine. And, even though we’ve gotten a pretty good peek at the foods she loves to eat, there may just be one ingredient that you’d be surprised she loves:Anchovies. Giadzy Buy it:$18.40,giadzy.com In a quest to learn more about what she loves and sells atGiadzy—her website and market, where she shares tips, recipes, and sells curated Italian-made ingredients—De Lauretiis shared that she uses the tiny tinned fish often despite their infamous reputation....

Raw Flour Is Unsafe to Eat—Here’s Why What’s so dangerous about raw flour anyway? It’s not perishable like dairy or meat. But since flour is meant to be cooked, producers assume you will heat it to a temperature that kills most bacteria. Because of this assumption, flour isn’t typically treated to kill bacteria, putting it in the same category as raw meat or uncooked eggs. Similar to raw eggs, flour can harborSalmonellaas well asE....

Close Photo:Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images FromIron Chef AmericatoSymon’s Dinners Cooking Out, if you’re an avid watcher of the Food Network, you definitely know Michael Symon. With over 30 years in the industry, Symon has made a name for himself as a James Beard award-winning chef and a Daytime Emmy–winning host. In partnership withContadina, we talked to Symon about some of the culinary secrets he has up his sleeve from decades of experience....

Close Photo: Ali Redmond (photography, food & prop styling) From PB&Js to peanut soup, peanuts and peanut products are staples in many American family meals. In 2021, the U.S.produced 6.4 billion poundsof peanuts for use in peanut butter, peanut oil and more. The legume is a powerhouse in the kitchen, praised for both its culinary versatility and nutritional value, and is used in cuisines across the globe. TheMediterranean diet—often touted as one of the healthiest eating patterns—encourages eating a variety of nuts and legumes....

Chances are, if you have put on a few pounds, the cause is deeper than eating too much junk food or skipping one too many workouts. Chronic, low-gradeinflammationthat swells in the body is to blame for this gain. And the relationship is cyclical. Weight and inflammation go hand in hand, and working to maintain ahealthy weight through diet, exercise, sleep and stress management can help tame inflammatory markers as well....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleThe Surprising Heart-Healthy Nutrient You Should EatSaturated Fats vs. Unsaturated FatsBest Heart-Healthy Sources of Unsaturated Fats In This ArticleView All View All In This Article The Surprising Heart-Healthy Nutrient You Should Eat Saturated Fats vs. Unsaturated Fats Best Heart-Healthy Sources of Unsaturated Fats Close When you think of heart-healthy foods, what comes to mind? Is it omega-3-rich fish, or antioxidant-packed fruits and vegetables? These nutrients are definitely important for a healthy heart—and for your overall health—but there are other factors that you should consider incorporating into your diet if you haven’t already....

“TikTok users are seemingly obsessed with all things bloating, so I’m shocked they aren’t talking about this [supplement] yet,” wrote Sharp in the video description. 23 Recipes for When You Feel Bloated “Everyone always talks about melatonin as the sleepy hormone that you take when you’re jet lagged, or maybe you’re just having a hard time falling asleep,” explained Sharp in the Instagram reel. Getty Images But this popular sleep aid also has benefits for your gut health....