It's no accident that we have "gut feelings" about things. The brain and the gut are actually closely related. Your emotions can directly affect your intestinal function, and vice versa. This is why when you’re stressed, you can feel the havoc it is wreaking on your gut.

The whole food, plant-based (WFPB) diet is quickly gaining popularity. This healthy eating style is less of a diet and more of a lifestyle. It offers certain guidelines on how to eat healthy, but also includes some flexibility depending on your personal preferences. Learn all about the whole food, plant-based diet and find out what it can do for you.

Without herbs and spices, food would be pretty bland. Along with adding flavor to our food, many spices have additional health benefits as well. The next time you cook, try to incorporate one of these five spices into your dishes.

In an era of fires, pandemics, and natural disasters, it's best to be prepared for emergencies by keeping non-perishable healthy foods on hand. Check out our list of emergency food preparation tips for vegans.

When we think of bodily changes that may have a huge impact on our health, our first thought doesn’t normally go to our nails. However, these small surfaces on our body can actually help us diagnose if something is off with our body. As one dermatologist, Dr. Poblete-Lopez 1 cautions, pay close attention to your fingernails [...]

Spring is right around the corner, and quickly following behind that will be summer. If you’re like me and live in a colder climate, the thought of warmer weather has you as excited as Olaf the Snowman. But rising temperatures also mean that our bodies will start to lose important nutrients.

When you just can't get your mind to stop spinning or your shoulders to unclench, it's helpful to know some relaxing breathing techniques. Your breath is one thing that you can always control, even when other events are out of your hands. Here are 3 simple breathing exercises that are easy to try.

There are many ways that both old and young people can improve their mental function and prevent brain aging. One of the best things you can do is train your mind with brain games. They can be a great way to improve your memory, response time, and logical skills.

As children, we were always told to finish our milk because that’s what would help us build strong bones. And the reason is that it contains both calcium and Vitamin D1 – two essential ingredients linked to healthy bones. However, the unfortunate part is Vitamin D isn’t naturally occurring in many foods. One of the most [...]

The materials needed to build complex plants are all packed into the tiny seeds. This is why seeds are one of the most nutritious foods around. Seeds also provide a lot of fiber and contain healthy polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. Here are 5 healthy seeds you should be eating regularly.

While triglycerides serve a perfectly normal function in the body, elevated levels of triglycerides in the blood can be a cause for concern, since they are associated with increased heart health risks. The most direct way to bring those triglyceride levels back down is to make some dietary changes.

Muscle cramps are usually caused by overuse of a muscle, dehydration, muscle strain, or simply holding a certain position for a prolonged period of time. Here are some simple steps you can take to avoid muscle cramps.

As the new year begins, many of us are more determined than ever to stick to our resolutions. And for many of us, our new year’s resolutions are focused on our health. If you are grappling with bone and joint health issues, here are some simple resolutions to help make this your best year yet.

Whether you went vegan for ethical reasons or health reasons, most people associate a vegan diet with being lean. However, the effect isn't universal. People don’t always lose weight on a vegan diet, and may even end up gaining weight. Here are 5 common reasons why, and how to avoid this.

Your body uses iron to make hemoglobin, which helps deliver oxygen through the bloodstream to all your tissues, organs, and muscles. When you don't have enough iron, your cells are effectively deprived of oxygen. This can leave you feeling weak, dizzy, and fatigued.

Considering the alternative, most of us want to get as old as we possibly can; we just don't want to look like it. While we can't stop the march of time, there are some simple, natural things we can do to help us look younger and feel better as we flip over our calendars from year to year.

Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency is a common problem worldwide, particularly for pregnant and lactating women. During pregnancy, maternal vitamin D levels progressively decline as the body's demands increase. Low vitamin D during pregnancy is linked with increased health risks for you and your baby.

The internet is peppered with articles about the medicinal benefits of herbs and superfoods. Most of the time, these benefits are attributed to the high levels of  antioxidants in the foods. But what is it about antioxidants that's so good for us? Let's break it down.

Rich in organic sulfur compounds, nutrients, and antioxidants, onions and garlic have been used for thousands of years for a wide range of health purposes. Garlic is also a good source of prebiotics, which help promote the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut. 

Studies show that roughly a third of adults aren't getting enough sleep. So, what can we do to improve our sleep? It really comes down to diet, but getting all the vitamins and nutrients you need can be difficult. That's why taking supplements to fill in any gaps that you may be missing can help you catch some zzz's.