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How to Eat if You Want Better Sleep

Research bears out what our grandparents said: Don’t eat too close to bedtime if you want to sleep well. Plus other recipes for a solid eight hours By Kathleen Squires A GOOD NIGHT’S sleep is the new kale,” chef David Bouley said recently. “Everyone wants it and it’s good for your health.” He was addressing
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The Definitive Superfood Ranking

It seems like everything in the grocery store is labeled “super.” We dove into which foods are actually proven, by science, to be good for you and which ones are all hype. Outside AC Shilton Photo: Nick Kelley. Food marketers know that if they call their product a superfood, it’s sure to sell. Take quinoa,
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Nutritional psychiatry: Your brain on food

Eva Selhub MDContributing Editor Think about it. Your brain is always “on.” It takes care of your thoughts and movements, your breathing and heartbeat, your senses — it works hard 24/7, even while you’re asleep. This means your brain requires a constant supply of fuel. That “fuel” comes from the foods you eat — and
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Discover how eating pistachios can reduce the risk of lung cancer

by: Joy Jensen, staff writer | August 31, 2020 (NaturalHealth365) Pistachios are nutrient-dense nuts that offer plenty of fiber, protein, and antioxidants, and they’re also an excellent source of healthy fats.  Adding these tree nuts to your daily diet offers a number of health benefits, and they may even be instrumental in preventing cancer. One
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Is Peanut Butter Good or Bad for Your Health?

Written by Kris Gunnars, BSc Peanut butter is one of the world’s most popular spreads. It tastes delicious, the texture is simply amazing and the way it sticks to the roof of your mouth before it melts is wonderful. At least that’s how many connoisseurs would describe it. Of course, not everyone can enjoy peanuts.
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Weight Gain Creeping Up on You?

Weight gain can creep up on us all if we’re not careful about mindless eating. Here’s what to watch out for:   1. Eating something just because you see it   “Out of sight, out of mind” works great for avoiding food temptations. Be sure you don’t have a candy jar on the countertop, or
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What Happens When You Drink a Gallon of Water a Day?

Notes from a month-long hydration quest. Aleta Burchyski Photo by Hannah McCaughey. I am that person who hates drinking water. Where others enjoy a satisfying thirst quencher, I suffer through a barrage of sulfur, algae, swimming pool, and old metal pipes. Most days I avoid the issue entirely, subsisting on coffee, herbal tea, and the
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Is Chocolate Good for You?

Written By: Stacy Simon Senior Editor, News cancer.org It’s been reported in the media for years that eating chocolate is heart-healthy, helps prevent cancer, and boosts your mood. But is that really true? Research shows that flavanols in cocoa beans, an ingredient in chocolate, are antioxidants, meaning that they may reduce damage to cells. Damaged
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