Achieving your “get healthy” goal just got a whole lot easier. No gimmicks, no big outlay of money or time. Just some simple, everyday changes you can make to your eating habits right now, along with tasty, nutritious recipes. Give the tips below a try-starting with dinner tonight. 1. Swap Out: Refined Grains Swap In: Whole Grains Pictured Recipe:Vegetarian Sushi Grain Bowl At least half of our total daily grains should come from whole grains, according to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans....

An apple a day keeps the doctor away. We’ve all heard it. And while maybe we’ve shrugged off such simple advice, what if that’s all that was needed? While it’s not quite that simple, it’s not that complicated either. If nothing else, science has shown that “big, outcome-based goals don’t work for most people trying to make any long-term health change—and can actually backfire on you,” saysKyra Bobinet, M.D., MPH, founder and CEO of Fresh Tri, a habit-formation app focused on healthy eating....

Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images Feel a headache coming on? It’s easy to assume that dehydration might be the culprit. But if you’ve trieddrinking more waterand your head is still pounding, maybe there’s something else going on. Headaches can occur for a myriad of other reasons. If not sipping enough water isn’t the cause of it, then what is? We turned to the most recent research and also spoke withLaura Purdy, M....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleChronic StressLack of SleepAdapting MetabolismLoss of Muscle MassHormonal ChangesStrategiesTips to Consider In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Chronic Stress Lack of Sleep Adapting Metabolism Loss of Muscle Mass Hormonal Changes Strategies Tips to Consider Close Photo:ingwervanille / Getty Images ingwervanille / Getty Images Embarking on a weight-loss journey can be both exciting and challenging. As you commit to healthier eating habits and regular exercise, the anticipation of reaching your goals can keep you motivated and focused....

The reasons you’re feeling cold may not always be obvious. Often, feeling cold no matter the temperature outside can be a sign of an underlying condition, whereas other times, feelings of coldness are related to body size. No matter the cause, it can be uncomfortable to regularly feel cold, and turning to food to help you stay warm can be a good solution. Sick-Day Foods: Best Healthy Foods to Eat When You’re Not Feeling Well...

Close Photo: Getty / MirageC You’ve lost 10 pounds! Then the dreaded scale stops and nothing you do seems to move that number down, ugh. It’s not you; it’s your body. Well, it’s youandyour body. But it’s fixable. Keep reading to learn five sneaky culprits behind weight-loss plateaus and how to slide that number on the scale down again. The #1 Food to Help You Lose Weight, According to a Dietitian...

Feeling sluggish, brain-fogged and spaced-out throughout the day is a reality for many people, regardless of age, gender and life circumstances. While we know that getting seven to nine hours of sleep each night is the gold standard, sometimes even after getting enough shut-eye you can still feel exhausted the next day. So, what gives? We tapped several experts to find out the reasons you might be tired, even when you’re getting enough sleep....

In This ArticleView AllIn This Article1. You’re Skimping on Fruits and Vegetables2. You’re Not Checking for Hidden Sodium3. You’re Missing Out on Sleep4. You’re Hitting Happy Hour a Little Too Hard5. You’re Not Dealing with StressThe Bottom Line In This ArticleView All View All In This Article You’re Skimping on Fruits and Vegetables You’re Not Checking for Hidden Sodium You’re Missing Out on Sleep...

For people living with diabetes, blood sugar logs and food diaries are a part of a typical self-management treatment plan. With this tracking, you generally develop a strong understanding of how your body and blood sugars respond to food and movement. But for some reason, from time to time you may experience an unwanted elevation in your blood sugars, unrelated to yourfood choices, and be left wondering why. The answer likely is that some lesser-discussed reasons are causing those unwanted highs....

In This ArticleView AllIn This Article1. You Notice Skin Changes2. You May Have Gained Weight3. You Experience Brain Fog4. You’re Always Hungry5. You Have Low Energy LevelsHow Is Insulin Resistance Diagnosed?Strategies to Improve and Prevent Insulin ResistanceFAQs In This ArticleView All View All In This Article You Notice Skin Changes You May Have Gained Weight You Experience Brain Fog You’re Always Hungry...

Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images Low blood pressure may be less common thanhigh blood pressure, but that certainly doesn’t mean it’s not as concerning. In fact, theNational Heart, Lung and Blood Institutestates low blood pressure can lead to serious complications, including an increased risk of experiencing a heart attack and stroke. Hypotension, or low blood pressure, is indicated when a blood pressure reading is less than 90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) over 60 mm Hg....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleSneaky SignsDiagnosisStrategies In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Sneaky Signs Diagnosis Strategies Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions that increase your risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. Some risk factors can be managed through lifestyle changes, as being sedentary, an unhealthy diet, consuming excess calories, inadequate sleep, smoking and alcohol intake all increase the likelihood of developing this group of conditions....

Close Photo: Getty Images Growing up, you were likely told to “drink your milk” if you want strong bones. That’s because milk is a well-known source of calcium, which plays a critical role in bone health. Besides supporting bone development, calcium is needed for healthy teeth, blood clotting, and for your heart, muscles and nerves to function correctly, per theNIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center. It’s no surprise, considering 99% of your body’s calcium is found in your bones and teeth....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow Much Vitamin B12 Do You Need Each Day?5 Sneaky Signs You Might Have a Vitamin B12 DeficiencyThe Bottom Line In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How Much Vitamin B12 Do You Need Each Day? 5 Sneaky Signs You Might Have a Vitamin B12 Deficiency The Bottom Line Close In this article, we unravel five sneaky signs of vitamin B12 deficiency and explore how much you need daily for optimal health....

In This ArticleView AllIn This Article5 Sneaky SignsWhat is Vitamin D?How Much Do You Need? In This ArticleView All View All In This Article 5 Sneaky Signs What is Vitamin D? How Much Do You Need? Close Photo: Getty Images / Westend61 As far as nutrients go, vitamin D has been pretty on-trend. This could be due to the robust research behind all of its potentialhealth benefits, from supporting healthy bones and reducing inflammation to lowering the risk of depression....