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The actress, entrepreneur and mom of three has a refreshing take on healthful eating. “I’m proud of my body. I’m proud that it’s produced three children for me,” she tellsWomen’s Health. Photo: Getty Images Entertainment / Dia Dipasupil “I’ve gotten to a place of being peaceful with the changes my body has gone through. (Read more on our take here.) Though we do appreciate the emphasis Duff puts on including all foods in her and her kids' diets!...

Coffee enemas have become a popular medical and personal method of detoxification, but is it safe? Research and doctors weigh in on its potential benefits and risks. Design elements: Getty Images. Photo:Design elements: Getty Images. Collage: Cassie Basford. Collage: Cassie Basford. Detoxification is not a new health trend. Here atEatingWell, we know that those with functioning livers and kidneysdont need to do anything to detox. Your body has it covered naturally....

Carbs can get a bad rap, but not all carbs are created equal. But have you heard about complex carbohydrates and how they can be part of a healthy diet? Read on to find out what complex carbohydrates are. What Are Carbohydrates? Everyone needs carbohydratesthey’re your body’s preferred source of energy. How many carbohydrates you require in a day depends on your individual needs. The2020-2025 Dietary Guidelinesrecommend carbohydrates make up 45% to 65% of your daily calories....

Too much histamine in your body might be causing symptoms like allergic reactions and GI distress. Here’s howand whyfollowing a low-histamine diet might help. What is a low-histamine diet and should you try it? Getty / Thomas Barwick We talked to NYC-based dietitian Isabel Smith, M.S., R.D., C.D.N. to get the details. That inflammation prompts other chemicals from your immune system to kick into action to help counteract the perceived threat....

Should you say yes to the pescatarian diet? Here, we take a closer look at the research and tell you how to get started. A pescatarian is someone who includes seafood in their otherwise-vegetarian diet. In fact, much of the research on the pescatarian diet is wrapped into research on vegetarian diets. What are the benefits of eating a pescatarian diet? Better nutrition Compared to omnivores,pesco-vegetarians consumeless saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium....

What Is Allulose? These alternatives can be either synthetic (e.g., sucralose) or natural (e.g., stevia). According to a 2022 article inNutrition Reviews, allulose is categorized as a “rare sugar.” Photo: Getty Images These are monosaccharides (simple sugars) that are found naturally in foods. For instance, there is allulose in molasses, maple syrup, raisins and figs, per theFDA. Rare sugars have slight differences in their chemical structure compared to traditional table sugar....

We dive into the trendy nutrient plus the health benefits it can provide. Here we’ll explain what biotin is, what it does and the best ways to meet your needs. Pictured Recipe:Smoked Salmon & Goat Cheese Sheet-Pan Eggs What is biotin? Photo: Casey Barber Biotinis actually another name for a jot down of vitamin. It is one of the many B vitamins, and is also referred to as vitamin B7....

Join one of the biggest, chewiest, widest-strawed portable beverage trends of the last decade. What Is Boba Tea? Boba tea is made of tea, milk, water, sugar and tapioca pearls. Photo: Getty Images / ugurv Iced sweet milky tea is given a good cocktail-style shake, after which tapioca pearls are added. Typical versions use black, green or oolong tea, although recently, more flavors and types have appeared. These range from mocha to fruit-flavored milks with pearls that can be black, white or fruity....

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Stirring butter into your coffee sounds delicious, but the supposed health benefits are questionable. Here’s what the science says about this trendy keto beverage. Getty Images People following aketogenic or low-carb, high-fat diethave also been in on the trend. But what is bulletproof coffee, exactly? But are any of these claims really true? Here’s what an expert has to say, based on the evidence....

Spoiler: You shouldnt waste it on your water. Not that long ago, Himalayan pink sea salt hit artisan markets. What Is Celtic Sea Salt? Photo: Getty Images This requires more processing and often includes additives to prevent clumping. What Is So Special About Celtic Sea Salt? When it is finely ground, it looks like what I imagine the surface of the moon would." “The harvesting process has not changed in 1,200 years....

The French language has a certain je ne sais quoi that can make even the simplest things sound fancy. Maybe that’s how a two-ingredient dairy product like creme fraiche can command a high price. Or maybe it’s just because it’s absolutely delicious. Getty Images What Is Creme Fraiche and Where Does It Come From? What Does Creme Fraiche Taste Like? When compared to sour cream, creme fraiche is noticeably less sour....

Learn more about fennel versus anise, how to cook fennel and about the vegetable’s health benefits. What Is Fennel? And don’t toss the stalksthey can bequick-pickledor used in a mirepoix the next time you makesouporbroth. Benjamin Egerland / EyeEm/Getty Images The stalks should be smooth, tightly packed and have bright, fresh-looking fronds. Fennel vs. Anise Fennel andaniseare different plants but are closely related. Anise is also part of theApiaceaefamily and looks very similar to fennel....

Quinoa may have met its match. If you’re jumping on the grain train, let us introduce you to freekehit has plenty to offer. Read on to find out what freekeh has for you. What Is Freekeh? Freekeh is usually young durum wheat, or “green wheat.” The green wheat is harvested while it’s still tender, then dried and roasted. It’s then left whole or cracked to shorten the cooking time. Cooking this grain is simplecracked freekeh takes about 20 minutes to cook....