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Close Photo: Getty Images Alcohol’s effect on the body can be considered a controversial matter. While it’s clear thatdrinking a cocktail every daycan negatively affect your heart health and sleep cycle, what if you’re just enjoying an occasional night out? It may be time to rethink any alcoholic drink, according to this gut doctor. “People always want to know, ‘Dr. B, what does alcohol do to my gut microbiome?'” says gastroenterologist and cookbook author Will Bulsiewicz, M....

Gut health has been a focus in the nutrition space for quite some time. Including gut-healthy foods and drinks into your diet is a great way to fuel your body with nutrients that promote healthy digestion. But there may be a factor in your routine that you didn’t realize is causing a harmful punch to the gut. Gastroenterologist andcookbook authorWill Bulsiewicz, M.D., recently talked about antibiotics' impact on the gut microbiome on the podcastThe Proof with Simon Hill....

Close Sugar has been described as highly addictive. It’s even called a drug in some nutritional circles. But is sugar really that bad? The momentsomething sweetlands on your tongue, your brain’s reward system kicks into gear, releasing dopamine and feel-good chemicals. “More,” it says, “give me more.” The truth is, everything in moderation is OK; that includes sugar. However, most people do not moderate their sugar intake. We Eat a Lot of Sugar Indeed, the average American eats about 22 teaspoons of added sugars per day....

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In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat Is Vitamin C?DeficiencySupplementsBenefitsWhat to Look ForFAQs In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What Is Vitamin C? Deficiency Supplements Benefits What to Look For FAQs Close Photo:Beo88/Getty Images Beo88/Getty Images It may take a sniffly nose, constant sneezing or a pesky cough to bring vitamin C top-of-mind. Getting sick reminds you of your immune function, which may leave you wondering whether you should take vitamin C daily....

CloseOne simple technique is the “Divide Your Plate” strategy.Making good food choices, eating appropriate portions and following some simple guidelines will help you achieve your weight-loss goals.Picture a dinner plate and divide it in half.Fill one half with vegetables and divide the other half into two quarters.Fill one quarter with lean protein, such as fish, skinless poultry, lean beef, beans or tofu.Fill the other quarter with a grain-based or starchy side dish, preferably a whole grain like brown rice, whole-wheat pasta or a slice of whole-grain bread....

ClosePhoto: Getty Images Entertainment / Dia DipasupilWe first fell in love with HiIary Duff as the quirky and kind-hearted Lizzie McGuire back in the early 2000s. And she has grown up with us on the screen and via social media since, starring in hit shows likeYoungerand, most recently,How I Met Your Father. The star recently made waves in the latest issue ofWomen’s Health, where she showed off her healthy, sculpted physique that she’s come to love afterstruggling with a severe eating disorderin her teen years and giving birth to three children....

I am a lousy sleeper. A lot of Americans are. In a recentNational Sleep Foundationpoll, a staggering 84% of adults admitted feeling tired during the week—mainly because they don’t sleep well, or they aren’t getting enough hours of shut-eyeperiod. My husband likes to say that he sleeps like Dracula: he gets under the covers, crosses his arms over his chest, closes his eyes and that’s that for the next seven hours or so....

Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images I was in my 40s when I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. With both a long family history of the disease—my dad and grandmother both had it—and a lifelong obesity problem, it was awhenand not anif. The diagnosis was not at all surprising. As someone for whom food is both pleasure and profession, my initial concerns were about how it was going to impact my day-to-day life....

Close Photo: Getty Images TikTok has also launched countlessrecipe trends, of course, as well as a few general dining movements. The latest on the latter front is something called a “girl dinner.” Read on to discover what this actually means—plus if it’s a healthy choice. Then we’ll dish about how to assemble a “girl dinner” that covers your nutrition bases if you do want to try the trend. What is a “Girl Dinner,” Exactly?...

Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images Gut healthis good, no doubt. It’s key to a healthy digestive and immune system and may even impact your mood. Good practices to support gut health includeeating more fiberand probiotic-rich foods. Some people, however, are taking it one step further and trying a gut cleanse to “reset” their gut health. From Hollywood A-listers to your favorite influencer on social media, wellness aficionados are not shy about sharing their gut-cleanse experiences....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat Is It?How Many Cloves in a Bulb?Teaspoon EquivalentGarlic Powder Equivalent In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What Is It? How Many Cloves in a Bulb? Teaspoon Equivalent Garlic Powder Equivalent When it comes to cooking with garlic, people often fall into two categories: those who add as much as the recipe calls for and those who let their heart decide how much garlic is enough....

Close Photo:Design elements: Getty Images. Collage: Cassie Basford. Design elements: Getty Images. Collage: Cassie Basford. Detoxification is not a new health trend. Especially when scrolling online, you might find people claiming they know just the thing to help detox your body overnight, whether that be a juice cleanse, days of fasting or the next best exercise. Here atEatingWell, we know that those with functioning livers and kidneysdon’t need to do anything to detox....