Eating foods rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and essential nutrients can help protect against disease and keep you feeling your best. “If you look at population studies, you’ll find that certain foods really do make a difference,” says Ron Cotterel, M.D., M.S., a family and integrative medicine doctor with Sutter Medical Foundation. “Why not get your […]
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Want to stay youthful and energetic for as long as possible? While aging is inevitable, making smart dietary choices—especially those that regulate blood sugar—can help slow the process and reduce age-related complications. According to Ronesh Sinha, M.D., an internal medicine physician with the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, maintaining stable blood sugar levels is key to
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Ingredients Base Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 8 eggs ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese Vegetables ½ cup finely chopped mushrooms 2 cups chopped spinach ½ cup chopped red bell pepper ¼ cup chopped fresh basil Seasonings Salt (to taste) ½ tsp ground black or white pepper 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1
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I’ll never forget my first panic attack. I was 12, and I had a huge project due the next day that I had completely put off. At around 9 p.m., the stress hit me like a tidal wave. My body got unbearably hot, panic surged through me, and I broke down in tears as I
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When you think of a bedtime snack, fruit probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. After all, even though fruit contains only natural sugars, we’re often told to avoid sugar before bed. But research shows that certain fruits actually contain compounds that help relax the body and mind, making it easier to drift
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I talk a lot about how important salt is for our health—it helps balance electrolytes, regulate blood pressure, and, for me personally, has been a game changer for sleep and energy. But there’s something lurking in many salts that most people don’t know about: microplastics. The Problem With Microplastics in Salt I add salt to
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A while back, I invested in a cottage cheese brand simply because I loved it—it reminded me of childhood, and it tasted amazing. Best decision ever. Not only do I still love it, but it’s pushed me to get creative with how I use cottage cheese in cooking. At first, I just ate it plain,
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I want to talk about something that’s made a huge difference in my health: circadian alignment—basically, syncing up with nature’s rhythms when it comes to eating, sleeping, and light exposure. This idea might seem simple, but it’s been a game changer for me. It all started when I posted this on social media: “Underrated health
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If you’re like most people, the idea of losing weight probably brings up thoughts of cutting calories and eating less. It seems like common sense—eat less, burn more, and voilà, the pounds come off. But what if I told you that my weight loss success actually came from eating more—not less? It sounds counterintuitive, but
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I love eggs, but I can usually only eat 1-2 at a time—except when it comes to these miso-marinated jammy eggs. I could easily down 4-6 in one sitting! They’re an incredible protein-packed snack and a perfect addition to poke bowls, salads, or even paired with raw salmon and chili oil. I first discovered these
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