From Buffalo chicken to kimchi and Tajin, spicy food is a part of many different cultures. The key in of chile pepper may vary, but the kick is still there. Even if you grew up eating spicy food, you may not know how it impacts your health. Plus, we answer a few questions, including whether you should eat spicy foods when you’re sick. But what does that have to do with spicy food?...
The leafy green veggie has as many health benefits as ways to eat it. Recipe photo: Morgan Hunt Glaze. And spinach is one of the best sources. Photo:Recipe photo: Morgan Hunt Glaze. EatingWell design. Whats more, lutein may help protect the retina from diabetes-induced oxidative stress. Spinach is a good source of fiber and water, two nutrients that support a healthy digestive system. So to prevent this, eat spinach separately fromcalcium-rich foodsor supplements....
Strawberries are nutrient powerhouses. Just two servings per day may support heart, cognitive and gut health. Strawberries are antioxidant powerhouses that can support better health and help ward off disease. Photo:Pektoral / Getty Images Learn more about the health benefits of strawberries, their nutrition and tips for including them in your diet. LDL cholesterol is positively associated with a greater risk of heart disease. Additionally, adding more berries, including strawberries, to your diet may slow cognitive decline....
Design elements: Getty Images. Key Takeaways Diabetes and prediabetes are conditions that affect many Americans. One day a headline tells you to avoid sugar altogether, and the next its OK to eat onlycertainsugars. Photo:Design elements: Getty Images. EatingWell design. Believe me, even as a dietitian I know how confusing this can be. Understanding Sugar and Diabetes Sugar is a jot down of carbohydrate found in food. In addition to providing sweetness, its a source of energy, contributing 4 calories per gram....
Tomatoes are versatile and can be enjoyed raw or cooked for their potential health perks. Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf Tomatoes: Sweet, juicyand nutritious. If youre eating tomatoes regularly, youre doing a good thing for your health. Photo:Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf Learn about the nutrition in tomatoes, plus their potential health-improving benefits. Whats more, they offer vitamin A, which is also important for skin and hair health....
No, your stomach will not explode. Read on to find out what happens in your body after an oversized meal. it’s possible for you to probably guess what happens if you eat too much over time. But what about when you overeat at meals? Beyond feeling a little bit stuffed, there are some things happening in your body. They also shared tips for what to do when you feel stuffed....
Most Americans could benefit from eating more fiber, but more isn’t necessarily better. Fiber is a nutrient that’s important for health. But itispossible to have too much of a good thing. Getty Images What Is Fiber? Fiber is atype of carbohydratethat the body doesn’t digest or absorb. Fiber is found exclusively in plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and whole grains. There aretwo types of fiber: soluble and insoluble....
If you’re not already a walnut super fan, buckle up. You’re about to go nuts for this nut. Read on to get the full scoop. EatingWell Walnut polyphenols are metabolized by gut microbiota to create bioactive, anti-inflammatory compounds. And adding more walnuts to your diet can help you reap these benefits for your digestive health. Plus, their results found that consuming walnuts led to improvements in the microbiome as well....
This refreshing sweet fruit is a summertime staple and it benefits your body in a myriad of ways. Read on for nutrition information, recipes and more. Theres nothing like cutting up a fresh watermelon to share on a hot day. These are two of the 20 amino acids we need to help form muscles, nerves and cells. Are Watermelons Safe for Everyone to Eat? Watermelons are generally safe for everyone to eat, apart from a few exceptions....
Just 30 minutes can have a significant impact on your health. And including movement in your daily habits can profoundly benefit your health. Here are some benefits of regular exercise. Getty Images May Reduce Your Blood Heart Pressure Regular exercise plays a pivotal role in maintaining heart health. May Support Your Bone Health Exercising may also help in maintaining and improving bone health. This helps to increase bone density and decreases the risk of osteoporosis and fractures in later life....
If only that ice cream came with a cherry on top. And could it be a sign of a larger issue? We spoke with brain experts to find out. Getty Images What Is Brain Freeze, and Why Does It Happen? We do know, however, that there are a couple of different categories of brain freeze. Only one is of the typical “ice cream” variety. Mays says that theInternational Headache Societyhas a classification system for different “flavors” of headaches....
Everyone gets reflux sometimes. But how much is too much? Learn whats normal and whats not. Photo:Carol Yepes/Getty Images. EatingWell design. While experiencing occasional reflux is normal, recurrent acid reflux is not. And it may lead to other health issues in the long run. The good news is there are strategies to stop reflux before it happens. What Is Acid Reflux? Your stomach contents are meant to only flow one waydownward....
The benefits, the downsides and everything in between! The global weight-loss market (including products and services) is massive. Whatever your reasons for pursuing weight loss, understanding the benefits and risks is important. Denis Novikov/Getty Images Where Does Fat Go When You Lose Weight? Losing Body Fat vs. Muscle Mass When you lose weight, you’re not just losing fat. “A common misconception is that we can target fat and lose fat in certain areas....
