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As for the toppings: According to Amen, the more colorful your salad the better. “For lunch, I had a big salad with red and orange bell peppers, cucumbers, and olives,” he says. Each of these comes with its fair share of benefits (red bell peppers, for example, contain antioxidants1 like beta-carotene, lycopene, and lots of vitamin C), but feel free to toss on any vegetables you have on hand. Chances are, they’ll contain brain-healthy vitamins and minerals as well. 

When we think about our digestion and the factors that affect it, we probably think of times a certain meal upset our stomach or a particular food left us bloated. But according to gut health expert Megan Rossi, Ph.D., R.D. (aka The Gut Health Doctor on Instagram), there are three other sneaky things that can affect our digestion under the radar as well. Here’s what to know:

A coroner has warned of the risks associated with tackling the NHS building maintenance backlog after a patient died after being moved outside of a main hospital unit for care.Gareth Johnson, 41, died at University Hospital of Wales on 16 October 2024 because of complications following a catheter directed thrombolysis procedure.1“Following the procedure, Johnson was one of a small number of patients transferred out of the critical care unit to the post-anaesthetic care unit because of planned building maintenance works,” Kerrie Burge, coroner for South Wales Central, said.A Prevention of Future Deaths report from the coroner, published on 19 September,…

The placenta, with its branching blood vessels, is the interface where maternal and fetal cells meet to determine how far the placenta can implant into the uterine wall.Image credit:© shutterstock.com, ScieProPregnancy has long been framed as an evolutionary tug-of-war. The fetus presses for resources, while the mother mounts defenses to limit invasive placentation. A new study in PNAS challenges that view, reframing placental implantation as “coopetition,” a game-theory term for simultaneous competition and cooperation in the hope of mutually beneficial results.1 The shift could explain why some pregnancies succeed or fail, offering clues to disorders like preeclampsia.“It started out as…

There are limited options for pain relief during pregnancy.Credit: The Good Brigade/GettyResearchers are concerned about what will happen should pregnant women follow US President Donald Trump’s advice to avoid the painkiller Tylenol — also called paracetamol and acetaminophen. In an address at the White House on 22 September, Trump claimed the medication is linked to autism and other long-term neurodevelopmental conditions in the developing child. But experts warn that avoiding the drug when it is needed could place women and their fetus at even greater risk.Paracetamol is one of the most widely used drugs during pregnancy and is generally considered…

Manufactured and produced by Polish start-up NapiFeryn Biotech, Raptein30 is a powder mainly composed of protein and fiber, which is obtained via extraction of cold‐pressed rapeseed cake.NapiFeryn Biotech use a by-product of the oil production process, turning what would have been waste into a ‘high-value, nutrient-rich ingredient’, according to Magdalena Kozłowska, the CEO and co-founder.“Raptein30 is a versatile plant-based ingredient that combines high-quality protein with natural dietary fiber. In supplements, it can be formulated into protein powders, functional bars, capsules, or shakes,” she told NutraIngredients. “Thanks to its balanced amino acid profile and fiber content, it meets the growing consumer…

New clinical research supports Balchem’s methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) ingredient, OptiMSM, for exercise recovery. The findings support its effects on immune and inflammatory responses following long-duration aerobic exercise at a low dose of 1,000 mg per day. Conducted at the University of North Texas, US, in collaboration with Balchem, the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial studied the effects of daily OptiMSM supplementation at 0.5–1 g per day, one-third the dose tested previously, before participants completed a half-marathon.In the trial, MSM supplementation positively influenced exercise recovery markers, including those related to immune response, inflammation, oxidative stress, and muscle recovery.“Multiple studies have already demonstrated the…

We’re all for simple moves that target lots of muscles. And ones that you can do without even leaving the floor? Even better. In the case of donkey kicks, your glutes and core are sure to fire up in minutes. Here’s how to do this dynamite move, as demonstrated by fitness instructor C.J. Frogozo.

This delicious side dish is ideal for busy weeks because it requires just 20 minutes of active time.These roasted veggies are loaded with fiber to fill you up and keep things moving through your gut. Vegetables will brown and caramelize better if you preheat the baking sheets before cooking. Up your roasted-veggie game with these Maple-Mustard Roasted Vegetables. Antioxidant- and fiber-rich fingerling potatoes, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash and red onion are bathed in a sweet, umami maple-mustard dressing and roasted until tender with a slight smoky char. Serve them on their own or alongside your favorite protein. Keep reading for our…

Giada’s borlotti bean recipe follows cucina povera, creating delicious meals with few ingredients.Her fans praise the recipe for reminding them of the bean dishes they enjoyed in Italy.The recipe is perfect for meal prepping, allowing for easy, veggie-packed meals all week. Beans are a classic staple of any kitchen, but especially those looking for budget bites and plant-based protein options. We have plenty of favorite bean-centric recipes, from hearty chili to bright, fresh salads, and we feel strongly that, yes, you should eat more beans. Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis, host of the show Giada in My Kitchen, is also climbing aboard…