Healthy Eating

If you have ever felt bloated or uncomfortable after a meal, you know gas is a normal part of digestion. Certain foods are more likely to cause gas because of how your body breaks them down. Beans, lentils, broccoli, cabbage, onions, and whole grains are common culprits. Carbonated drinks and chewing gum can also add … Read more

Burning calories is about creating a deficit between what you eat and what your body uses for energy. Your body burns calories at rest, during digestion, and through physical activity. The most reliable way to increase that burn is to move more, build muscle, and eat foods that require more energy to process. There are … Read more

Purslane is a leafy green plant that grows like a weed in many gardens and sidewalk cracks. You can eat it raw in salads, cooked like spinach, or blended into smoothies. The leaves and tender stems have a slightly sour, lemony taste and a juicy crunch. This article covers the best ways to prepare and … Read more

Running a mile burns roughly 100 calories for a 150-pound person. This is a useful starting point, but your actual number depends heavily on your body weight, running speed, and individual metabolism. The simple formula is about 0.6 to 0.7 calories per pound of body weight per mile. How Many Calories Will Running A Mile … Read more

The food you eat before bed can either help you fall asleep faster or keep you staring at the ceiling. The best choices are small snacks that combine protein with complex carbs, like a banana with almond butter or a small bowl of oatmeal. The worst choices are heavy meals, sugary foods, and anything spicy … Read more

Yes, semen contains protein. A typical ejaculation provides between 150 and 500 milligrams of protein. That is roughly the same amount found in a single egg white. But the story does not end there. The protein in semen comes from several sources in the male reproductive system, and it serves functions beyond simple nutrition. This … Read more

Seeing red in your stool is alarming. Your first question is almost always whether it is something you ate or actual bleeding. The short answer is that red-colored foods like beets, tomatoes, and red gelatin can cause red stool, but so can bleeding from hemorrhoids, anal fissures, or more serious conditions in the colon. The … Read more

One teaspoon of honey contains about 21 calories. That number comes from the USDA nutrient database and is based on standard liquid honey. A teaspoon holds roughly 4.2 grams of honey, and each gram provides just over 4 calories. This is nearly identical to the calorie count of white sugar, which has about 16 calories … Read more

Most colitis flare-ups happen because of a combination of diet, stress, and medication changes — not just one thing. Research shows that skipping maintenance medications is the single biggest trigger. After that, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen and naproxen are known to cause inflammation in the gut. Diet plays a role but it varies … Read more

Period cramps are caused by hormone-like substances called prostaglandins, which make the uterus contract to shed its lining. What you eat can directly influence how much inflammation and how many cramps you feel. The most effective foods are those rich in omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, calcium, and anti-inflammatory compounds. Fatty fish like salmon, leafy greens … Read more