Anti-inflammatory diets have been a hot topic in the news for the past few years, but people don’t often discuss “pro-inflammatory” diets. Pro-inflammatory foods may increase the risk of chronic conditions like cancer and heart disease.

Anti-inflammatory diets have been a hot topic in the news for the past few years, but people don’t often discuss “pro-inflammatory” diets. Pro-inflammatory foods may increase the risk of chronic conditions like cancer and heart disease.

If you’re one of the nearly 120 million people with high blood pressure, there’s one exercise that you can do to lower your blood pressure. Isometric exercise is especially effective in lowering blood pressure. This type of exercise involves contracting a certain muscle or muscle group and holding it in the same position.

If you’re one of the nearly 120 million people with high blood pressure, there’s one exercise that you can do to lower your blood pressure. Isometric exercise is especially effective in lowering blood pressure. This type of exercise involves contracting a certain muscle or muscle group and holding it in the same position.

More plant protein over animal protein equals better heart health

As heart disease remains the number one killer in the US, prevention is key. The power of plants should be on your plate.

A recent study out of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health finds that eating more plant-based protein over animal-based protein may cut the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and coronary heart disease (CHD). The study investigators found that the reduced risk is likely due to swapping red and processed meats with plant proteins such as beans, lentils, and tofu.

More plant protein over animal protein equals better heart health

As heart disease remains the number one killer in the US, prevention is key. The power of plants should be on your plate.

A recent study out of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health finds that eating more plant-based protein over animal-based protein may cut the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and coronary heart disease (CHD). The study investigators found that the reduced risk is likely due to swapping red and processed meats with plant proteins such as beans, lentils, and tofu.

While low-carb, keto diets may be popular for whitling your waistline, omitting high-fiber fruit, beans, and grains is bad news for your bowels. Two recent studies out of Flinders University note a surprising bump in the number of people under 50 getting diagnosed with bowel cancer. Limited fiber intake is part of the problem.

While low-carb, keto diets may be popular for whitling your waistline, omitting high-fiber fruit, beans, and grains is bad news for your bowels. Two recent studies out of Flinders University note a surprising bump in the number of people under 50 getting diagnosed with bowel cancer. Limited fiber intake is part of the problem.

While low-carb, keto diets may be popular for whitling your waistline, omitting high-fiber fruit, beans, and grains is bad news for your bowels. Two recent studies out of Flinders University note a surprising bump in the number of people under 50 getting diagnosed with bowel cancer. Limited fiber intake is part of the problem.

Dry January means taking a break from alcohol for the month of January to reset habits, notice how your body feels, and start the year with intention. You don’t need perfection—just curiosity.

Dry January means taking a break from alcohol for the month of January to reset habits, notice how your body feels, and start the year with intention. You don’t need perfection—just curiosity.

Here is the scoop on various types of milk and the whole milk for healthy kids act.

Here is the scoop on various types of milk and the whole milk for healthy kids act.

Winter meals don’t need to be heavy to be satisfying. By planning ahead and embracing seasonal ingredients, you can stay energized and nourished while savoring the cozy flavors of the season. A little structure goes a long way: prepare staples in batches, stock your pantry, and mix and match components to make winter cooking feel effortless—and delicious.

Winter meals don’t need to be heavy to be satisfying. By planning ahead and embracing seasonal ingredients, you can stay energized and nourished while savoring the cozy flavors of the season. A little structure goes a long way: prepare staples in batches, stock your pantry, and mix and match components to make winter cooking feel effortless—and delicious.

Here are a few easy steps to help consumers lower their sodium intake.

Here are a few easy steps to help consumers lower their sodium intake.