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This Nonprofit is Providing Native American Communities With Access to Nutrient-Dense, Culturally Affirming Foods—and It's Helping People Eat Healthier

Close Photo: Copyright The Cultural Conservancy / Mateo Hinojosa Eating well through Indigenous foodways means that Native people have regular access to our traditional foods, and that those sources of life are healthy and abundant. It also means we have access to the Knowledge Keepers and traditional elders who know how to plant, gather, cultivate, hunt, fish, prepare and then feast on those traditional foods. As the intergenerational impacts of Fast Food Nation and the Standard American Diet descend upon all of us, especially for those who have been economically oppressed and disadvantaged, we see alarming rates of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, cancers and other nutrition-related diseases....

This Nutritionist-Approved Hack Makes My Tea Taste Way Better

Don’t get me wrong, I am primarily a coffee drinker. That said, there is nothing that helps me feel more relaxed and focused in the afternoon or evening like a hot cup of tea. Tea also has an impressive array ofhealth benefits, like improving your sleep, helping manage diabetes and more. It can even help you out if you are trying tolose or maintain your weight. 01of 01Add Ginger to an Infuser Mug...

This OG Renegade Lunch Lady Has Brought Healthier School Lunches to Thousands of Kids

Close American Food Hero 2019:Chef Ann Cooper Who she is:Founder of the Chef Ann Foundation and Director of Food Services, Boulder Valley School District What she does:Making School Food Good Food In high school, no one would have voted Ann Cooper most likely to succeed. In fact, she didn’t even graduate. She did drugs, was thrown out of several schools, then hitchhiked out to Telluride to be a ski bum. It was only when she got a job slinging breakfast and fell in love with cooking that she, unwittingly, took her first step toward making lunchroom food healthier for America’s children....

This On-Sale Mixing Bowl Set Makes Prepping, Cooking and Storing Meals a Breeze Thanks to Its Clever Design

Photo: Courtesy of BrandEvery kitchen needs a set of mixing bowls. They’re essential for exactly what the name suggests—from mixing together recipes likebreakfast quiche, abatch of muffins, or asalad. But if you get the right ones, they’ll do all that and more. Just likethis Wildone mixing bowl set.Not only does this five-bowl set nest and come in various sizes, but you’ll also get a lid for each, plus three different grating attachments to shred, slice, or grate ingredients right into the bowl....

This One Easy Thing Could Make You Happier & More Productive—And It's Free

Photo: Getty Images/d3sign I don’t think anyone could blame you for feeling a little less chipper or motivated this year. Especially with many of us dealing with lots of changes and loss, it can be harder to keep up with a healthy lifestyle. But there is one thing you can do every day that could be an easy way to boost your happiness and productivity. Anew surveyfound that staying hydrated throughout the day could be linked to more than justclearer skin and better breath....

This One Habit Can Significantly Improve Your Gut Health—and It Has Nothing to Do with Diet

Thanks to a rapidly growing body of research and louder collective conversation, more and more Americans are discovering that what happens in the gut doesn’t just stay in the gut. Science suggests that gut health can impact everything from ourimmune systemandchronic inflammationto ourmental healthandsleep quality. The relationship goes both ways, too; poor sleep, stress and anxiety, excess inflammation and an infection can do a number on our microbiome (the community of good bacteria that call our guts home), too....

This One Ingredient Can Help You Make The Creamiest Oatmeal—and Even Add Some Protein

If you’re on the hunt for a go-to breakfast of champions, oatmeal is a great place to start. Our dietitians say it’sthe No. 1 food you should eat for breakfast, hands down. Each bite packs in filling fiber, and you can make a bowl in minutes or easily prep it ahead of time. (Plus, recipes like ourSavory Oatmeal with Cheddar, Collards & EggsandBreakfast Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cakesshow just how versatile oatmeal can be....

This One Simple Habit May Decrease Incontinence by 65%, per New Study

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow Was This Study Conducted & What Does It Suggest?How Does This Apply to Real Life? In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How Was This Study Conducted & What Does It Suggest? How Does This Apply to Real Life? Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images If you’re of a certain age or have given birth, there’s a good chance your bladder might not cooperate all the time....

This One Simple Habit May Help You Sleep Better, According to a New Study

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow Was This Study Conducted & What Does It Suggest?How Does This Apply to Real Life? In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How Was This Study Conducted & What Does It Suggest? How Does This Apply to Real Life? Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images There is no question how important it is to get plenty of quality sleep and physical activity.Sleep supportsa strong immune system and healthier skin....

This One Simple Swap May Help Lower Blood Pressure, According to a New Study

Close Let’s face facts: America has a cardiovascular health issue. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the nation; 1 in 20 U.S. adults has coronary artery disease, and someone in America has a heart attack every 40 seconds. This health issue is closely linked to chronic kidney disease, since hypertension (aka high blood pressure) is a primary risk factor for cardiovascular problems and contributes to the development and progression of CKD....

This One Surprising Thing You're Doing Every Day Might Be Harming Your Gut Health, According to a Dentist

Close Photo: Getty Images / Hill Street Studios A newly published study shows that two types of mouthwash will reduce the viral load of COVID-19 in your mouth. Researchers atRutgers Universityfound that Listerine (an over-the-counter mouthwash) and chlorhexidine (a prescription antiseptic mouthwash) provided the best protection against the viral transmission of the coronavirus. New Research Says This Can Increase Your Risk of Heart Disease and Mental Health Conditions So, while this research does indicate that mouthwash will reduce the viral load of COVID in your mouth, Burhenne adds that using it this way causes unwanted side effects....

This One Surprisingly-Common Condition Can Make Heart Disease Worse, a New Study Proves

Close Photo: Getty Images / Big_Ryan / Elinalee While it clearly can be fatal, a lot of Americans bounce back after a heart attack or continue to live life long after a diagnosis with an arrythmia, partially-blocked arteries or another form of heart disease. But a newAmerican Heart Association (AHA) study published yesterday in the journalCirculationfound that the majority of these individuals with cardiovascular disease also share another common condition—sleep apnea—and both of these conditions can make the other worse....

This One Swap Might Help Those With Type 2 Diabetes Increase Longevity by 26%, a New Study Suggests

According to the2020 to 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, we should aim to consume less than 10% of our total daily calories from added sugars. On a 2,000-calorie-per-day diet, that works out to about 12 teaspoons (about 48 grams) per day. Since the cardiologists at theAmerican Heart Association (AHA)believe added sugars are so impactful on heart health (and overall health) they set even stricter guidelines and suggest that women aim for fewer than 6 teaspoons and men shoot for 9 teaspoons or fewer of added sugar per day....