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The formula for staying sharp and clear-headed all day long starts with breakfast. For better focus, experts recommend drinking water before coffee and eating berries and eggs.They also suggest pairing protein with carbs and limiting added sugar. When you eat breakfast, you’re doing more than just fueling your body. You’re also feeding your brain. Planned right, your morning meal can help you focus, stay energized and maybe even help you remember where you put your favorite water bottle. Why? “After a night of fasting, your brain is craving fuel and nutrients to help you focus and stay sharp, and skipping breakfast…
Jujube fruit is a nutritious option with plenty of vitamins and minerals. And no, we’re not talking about the candy, but the real fruit.Like most other fruits, jujubes contain a significant amount of carbohydrates, which means they may cause your blood sugar level to rise if you have diabetes. But in moderation, jujubes can have a place in a healthy, diabetes-friendly diet.This date-like fruit is popular in parts of Asia. It may not be easy to find in grocery stores in the United States but may be available from specialty grocers. It can be enjoyed fresh or dried, though dried…
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Protein powder: For a vanilla latte without all the added sugar, try Burgess’ “proffee” recipe. Mix your favorite protein powder and milk (bonus points for whipping it with a milk frother) and add it to a hot or iced coffee. “It creates a creamer taste,” Burgess says, adding that it’s a fun way to increase your protein intake without a lot of extra filler ingredients.
For as long as I’ve been alive, Bobby Flay has been on my TV screen. His years of experience show in everything he does. The older I get, the more I recognize how he wins almost every episode of “Beat Bobby Flay.” His technique and flavor profiles are so advanced, and I expect nothing less from his personal kitchen setup. He recently confirmed it in an Architectural Digest tour of his New York City apartment. Dishes with salt and spices dot the left side of his stove, a worn copper pot sits upright, ready for service and all of the…
Newswise — About a dozen studies in the past five years have made claims linking nearly every type of human cancer with the presence of microbiomes, “communities” of bacteria, viruses and fungi that live in or on peoples’ bodies. Now, scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine say a study that sequenced human cancers found far less microbial DNA sequences than earlier studies reported in the same cancer tissue samples.“It’s the nature of science to validate, confirm and reproduce findings,” says Steven Salzberg, Ph.D., Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, and Biostatistics at The Johns Hopkins University. “Over time, we…
Your lifestyle habits and daily choices affect your memory, both short- and long-term.Not getting enough sleep, too much alcohol and a poor diet can negatively impact your memory.Trying new healthy recipes and engaging with family and friends supports your memory and brain health. Your everyday habits have a lasting impact on your health, including how your brain works to process and store memories. Your daily choices can affect your memory both in the short term and long term. Getting enough sleep, eating a balanced diet, and staying physically active are just a few of the habits neurologists recommend to help…
No matter how long you and your partner have been together, or how old you are, you can have your best and sexiest year yet ahead of you. I can tell you this with confidence based on my research, patient stories, and personal experience: Sex and relationships can get better over time, even at 30, 40, 50, 60, and beyond. It just takes a little introspection and effort.
Family, friends and colleagues recently gathered just outside of McGuffin’s Venice Beach home in his lush urban garden to celebrate the life of the “Herb Hero” and NutraChampion, who passed away on Feb. 17. The tribute also provided a stage for AHPA President & CEO Graham Rigby to announce the Michael McGuffin Endowment Fund, which AHPA described as “a living tribute to Michael’s vision, leadership and passion for the herbal community.”Graham said the fund is one of the many ways AHPA can continue tending to McGuffin’s “garden,” ensuring that the seeds he planted for a thriving herbal products industry will…
High-protein snacks like strained (Greek-style) yogurt help you stay full between meals.Protein supports metabolism by preserving muscle and boosting calorie burn.Choose yogurt low in sugar and saturated fat, and add fiber-rich fruit or nuts. Protein is everywhere these days. From bars to shakes to cereal, it seems every product is fortified with it. But not all protein-rich snacks are created equal. Some offer solid nutrition, while others come with extra ingredients that can work against your health goals—especially if weight loss is one of them. So what’s the best pick? We asked dietitians to share the No. 1 high-protein snack…