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There are plenty of things that tend to sneak up on you during the aging process (like the grunting noises you can’tnotmake as you get off the couch), but none are quite as sneaky as your body no longer digesting your favorite foods in a peaceful manner. “There can be both age-related physical changes that happen to the digestive tract, as well as chronic lifestyle factors, like stress or alcohol use, that cause inflammatory damage to the gut,” says Anna Binder-McAsey, RD, registered dietitian and owner ofRethink Nutritionin Manhattan, Kansas....

First of all, there are some benefits to apple cider vinegar (ACV). It’s not a miracle liquid, but some studies have linked apple cider vinegar to better blood sugar and cholesterol (read more about the science behind those benefits). There’s also a little bit of truth to the rumors that ACV, might be beneficial for weight loss—but again, the evidence is limited. There’s also a difference between using apple cider as part of a salad dressing (hence getting some fiber and nutrient-filled vegetables) and drinking it or eating it as part of a gummy vitamin....

Close Photo:Design elements: Getty Images. Collage: Cassie Basford. Design elements: Getty Images. Collage: Cassie Basford. As the temperature rises, you may be feeling some discomfort if you’re in the sun all day. There are the obvious causes, from sunburn to overheating. But have you noticed a change in the frequency of your bowel movements after days of hot weather? When even a day of activity and healthy meals can’t seem to make you go No....

Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images Have you ever experienced the weird phenomenon of having to poop soon after you’ve walked into your favorite bookstore? Random question, I know. But stick with me. I didn’t just make this up. In a May 13, 2024, Instagram reel,Will Bulsiewicz M.D., MSCI—aka Dr. B, aka @theguthealthmd—a gastroenterologist and author ofThe Fiber Fueled Cookbook,posed this question. “Have you ever been in a bookstore and had to go to the bathroom and drop a dump?...

Valentine’s Day is on its way, which means chocolate is on (pretty much) everyone’s shopping lists. While we love chocolate, we’ve become much more selective about where we’re buying our treats this year. Turns out, the brands and stores you buy from can dramatically impact the lives of cocoa farmers and the land where chocolate is grown. Jenny Dettrick/Getty Images The U.S. Department of Labor reports millions of children in Africawork under hazardous conditionsgrowing cocoa, the main ingredient in chocolate....

Close Photo: Getty Images Each time you visit your doctor for a physical, you’ll likely be asked to review your family history for a wide variety of conditions, ranging from depression anddementiatoheart diseaseand type 2 diabetes. This makes sense, since genetics play a strong role in our risk for all of the above. Our lifestyle habits definitely contribute to our overall risk profile as well, which is why researchers are so keen on learning more about the small changes we can integrate over time to potentially decrease our risk for some of theleading causes of death in the U....

If you entertain or like to tinker around with home mixology every so often, you probably have a bottle of vodka as part of your home bar. We’re guessing that bottle of Tito’s or King St. vodka doesn’t often make it into the laundry room, though. It’s high time to change that, one cleaning expert suggests—but not for drinking while you clean or fold your clothes! Patric Richardson, a self-proclaimed “laundry evangelist,” recommends keeping a spray bottle filled with vodka in your laundry room to help clear up any lingering smells....

No matter how much time you carve out for grocery shopping, it seems any trip toTrader Joe’swill be cramped and crowded, with long lines and the disappointment of your favorite items being out of stock. But apparently there is a little-known secret from employees to make your next haul easy, breezy and worthwhile: shop on Tuesday or Wednesday.Best Time to Shop at Trader Joe’sAccording to one very in-depth Reddit “Ask Me Anything” session, managers offered their insider expertise, explaining that most shoppers hit TJ’s on Saturday or Sunday....

Close Photo: Getty Images / Cavan Images Dishwashers are a massive timesaver in the kitchen. Instead of you spending your time scrubbing away at food stains, dishwashers do the heavy lifting to keep your plates, glasses and utensils sparkling clean. But while you probably clean your dishes on a daily basis, how often do you clean your dishwasher? Yes, that’s right, the appliance that cleans your dishes needs cleaning too from time to time....

It’s no secret that interest inplant-based dietsis booming. In fact, more than half of Americans are looking to curb their meat and dairy consumption and eat more produce, according to a recent survey from theYale Program on Climate Change Communication. Yet many active people are concerned that going meatless (or almost meatless) won’t give them enough of the quality protein they need to build muscle and recover from their workouts, says Natalie Rizzo, M....

Close If you love cooking with interesting herbs but can’t always find new ones to try, how about growing herbs at home? Here are a few tips and ideas that might just might make you an herb garden convert. Growing Herbs At Home Even if you’re not into gardening, there are ways to grow herbs that isn’t a big commitment. With a little bit of garden soil and the right growing conditions, you can be harvesting herbs at every meal....

Close Photo:Tastemade/EatingWell Design Tastemade/EatingWell Design If you’re a fan ofTastemade’s cooking channel, then you’re probably a fan of chef and host Frankie Celenza. The current face of the network, Celenza won a Daytime Emmy Award for his popular seriesStruggle Meals, beating out previous winners Lidia Bastianich and Ina Garten. Now, he takes to the road in a new series,Worth the Hype, with Season 2 of the travel culinary experience airing now....

Close Photo:Getty Images. EatingWell design. Getty Images. EatingWell design. Two summers ago, I started doing a little bit of meal prep on Sundays, spending about 30 minutes building a salad bar for my fridge (hat tip toDavid Burtkafor the brilliant idea). My process goes a little like this: I wash a couple of heads of lettuce and tuck them into a sealable bag with paper towels to wick away moisture. I shred beets, carrots and radishes in my food processor....