In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat Are Electrolytes?5 Signs You Might Need More ElectrolytesHow to Add More Electrolytes to Your DietFAQs In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What Are Electrolytes? 5 Signs You Might Need More Electrolytes How to Add More Electrolytes to Your Diet FAQs Feeling off lately? If so, your body might be trying to tell you something—maybe it’s craving more electrolytes. You know, those tiny but mighty minerals thatplay a crucial role in keeping your body balancedand functioning optimally....

Omega-3 fatsare becoming more of a focus in the health world, as they play a major role inheart, brain and overall health. Omega-3s are found in foods like fatty fish, walnuts and seeds—which many Americans don’t eat enough of.There are three types of omega-3 fats—ALA, EPA and DHA. The first two types are found in plants and the latter is found in seafood, meat and eggs. Experts have yet to establish recommended amounts of EPA and DHA, but recommend women consume1....

Close Photo: Getty / stocksnapper You know that sugar isn’t healthy. But did you ever think about it this way: You don’t actually need sugar in your diet (if you’re generally well-nourished)? That’s because sugar doesn’t deliver vitamins, minerals or other health-benefiting nutrients. It only provides calories. If you eat too much added sugar—and do that often—it’s bad news for your health. Sugar can stoke inflammation in your body, which can fuel (and raise your risk for developing) conditions like heart disease, diabetes, dementia and even depression....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow Much Is Safe?Sneaky Sources In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How Much Is Safe? Sneaky Sources ClosePhoto:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth BlackburnAre you unknowingly consuming caffeine? Despite your best efforts to limit your intake, this stimulant might be sneaking into your diet from unexpected sources. Dietitians share that caffeine can hide in various foods and drinks which may affect your sleep, energy levels and overall health if consumed in large quantities....

Close We spoke with the experts to get the scoop on which supplements you may want to avoid if you struggle with constipation. 5 Supplements That Could Actually Make Constipation Worse 1. Calcium Supplements “I’ve had several clients complain of constipation, and after a further evaluation, found that the source of their constipation was their calcium supplement,” saysKerry Conlon, M.S., RD, a digestive-disease dietitian. Calcium supplementsmay worsen constipation because they slow down intestinal motility, which is just a scientific way of saying how food moves through your digestive tract....

Close Photo:Ridofranz/Getty Images Ridofranz/Getty Images Just like the hinges of a door become rusty over time, making it trickier to open and close smoothly, arthritis can make it harder forjointsto move freely without discomfort. If you have arthritis—a condition that affects about 1 in 5 U.S. adults, according to a report from theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention—you know how joint pain and stiffness can affect the things you do every day....

ClosePhoto:Getty ImagesWhen it comes to ensuring your supplements stay fresh and potent, sometimes refrigeration is key. Just like a delicate slice of cheesecake that must be chilled for the perfect taste and texture, certain supplements also benefit from cooler temps. Storing these five supplements in your fridge will keep them at their best. Keep reading to learn more.These 7 Supplements Can Be Toxic If You Take Too MuchWhy Some Supplements Should Be Stored in the RefrigeratorThe first thing to keep in mind is that you should ultimately defer to the storage directions on the supplement label....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleThe 5 Supplements You Shouldn’t Be Taking If You Have DiabetesTips for Healthy Eating If You Have DiabetesFAQs In This ArticleView All View All In This Article The 5 Supplements You Shouldn’t Be Taking If You Have Diabetes Tips for Healthy Eating If You Have Diabetes FAQs When it comes to managing diabetes, lifestyle plays a major role in blood sugar management and overall health. What you eat, how you move your body, your sleeping patterns and stress levels are all factors that can impact your blood sugars....

Welcome toThrifty. A weekly column where nutrition editor and registered dietitian Jessica Ball keeps it real on how to grocery shop on a budget, make healthy meals for one or two, and make Earth-friendly choices without overhauling your entire life. Supplements are a billion-dollar industry—$152 billion in 2021, to be exact.The range of different products on the market seems endless, and they all claim to help improve your health in one way or another....

Close Photo:Getty Images. EatingWell design. Getty Images. EatingWell design. When you’re living with arthritis,supplementsmight seem like a good pain management strategy. But they aren’t always the answer for joint pain and inflammation. While supplements might seem like a quick fix, not all of them deliver the benefits they claim to. And some may even pose health risks. If you or a loved one have arthritis, here’s what you need to know about which supplements to avoid, plus proven strategies to provide relief....

Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life, marking the end of her menstrual cycles, usually occurring in her late 40s to early 50s. It’s not just a single event, but a gradual process that can span several years, leading to significant changes in hormone levels.These shifts often bring a variety of symptoms, ranging from hot flashes and night sweats to mood swings and sleep disturbances....

Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images Knowing your numbers—blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol—is important. Why? They clue you in on if you have metabolic syndrome, a condition that affects about 1 in 3 adults in the United States. Metabolic syndrome is a combination of risk factors that raise your risk for heart disease, diabetes and stroke. Having at least three of them—high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high blood triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol and a larger waistline—may mean that you havemetabolic syndrome....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleArnicaChaparralCat’s ClawSpirulinaKavaOther Tips In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Arnica Chaparral Cat’s Claw Spirulina Kava Other Tips Close Photo:Abbey Littlejohn Abbey Littlejohn Managing inflammation can be tricky. While taking supplements may seem like a natural solution, not all of them are beneficial. In fact, some supplements can worsen inflammation or lead to other health issues. While acute inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury or infection, chronic inflammation can lead to serious health issues like heart disease, arthritis and autoimmune disorders....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleVitamin CChromiumBerberineALAMeal Replacements In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Vitamin C Chromium Berberine ALA Meal Replacements Close Photo:Getty Images. EatingWell design. Getty Images. EatingWell design. Ozempic and other GLP-1 agonist medications have risen in popularity over the last few years due to their touted blood sugar management and weight-loss effects. However, some supplements may not pair well with these medications. Certain supplements can interfere with GLP-1 agonist medications or exacerbate side effects, specifically gastrointestinal or weight-loss side effects....

5 Fresh Foods You Shouldn’t Keep in Your Refrigerator 1. Natural Peanut Butter Pictured recipe:Crispy Peanut Butter Balls Natural peanut butter is peanut butter in its purest form. In most cases it’s solely ground-up peanuts and maybe a dash of salt. Because of its unrefined state,natural peanut butteracts a little differently from commercial peanut butter. In natural peanut butter, the oils from the peanuts can separate from the solids, something that doesn’t happen with “regular” peanut butter, thanks to the addition of hydrogenated oils or palm oil....