April 11, 2024
Eat This Type Of Cheese Before Bed To Fall Asleep In Record Time – Health Digest
The reason that cheddar cheese may effectively lull us to sleep is because it’s said to have as much as 60% more tryptophan than its Thanksgiving Day rival (via Men’s Health). The more tryptophan, the sleepier we tend to feel due to the increased production of serotonin and melatonin. So just how much cheese do […]
Does Eating Peanut Butter Every Day Impact Your Early Death Risk? – Health Digest
A 2015 study in the International Journal of Epidemiology looked at the diets of people aged 55 to 69 living in the Netherlands. Eating up to 5 grams of nuts (a few peanuts or almonds) every day was linked to a 12% lower risk of all-cause mortality. The more nuts you eat, the better. Eating up […]
The Hydrating Beverage That Can Help You Poop Instantly (And It Isn’t Water) – Health Digest
The internet is obsessed with poop tricks, which is why we tried the DIY squatty potty to poop instantly. Anything natural that has a laxative effect is seemingly popular. Although it’s not officially marketed as a laxative, coconut water contains the osmotic laxatives magnesium and potassium. These minerals work by pulling water to your stools, making them soft and […]
What Happens To Your Gut When You Eat Cinnamon Every Day – Health Digest
A 2022 article in Nutrients looked at the relationship between how often people used culinary herbs and the composition of their gut bacteria. People who used herbs rich in polyphenols or with antibacterial properties had higher levels of Firmicutes and lower levels of Proteobacteria in the gut. Using multiple herbs frequently (more than three times […]