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Who Makes Kirkland Signature Sleep Aid, And Is It Good For You? – Health Digest
Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock Regardless of how well you stick to your sleep routine, sometimes you need a little help from a sleep aid when life is a little chaotic. Sleep supplements like melatonin help your body settle into a more consistent sleep/wake cycle, and minerals like magnesium help relax […]
The Underrated Bean That’s High-Fiber And Good For Your Cholesterol – Health Digest
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Photographer, Basak Gurbuz Derman/Getty Images It’s time for lima beans to come out from under the shadow of other popular bean varieties like pintos, Great Northerns, and kidneys. Rather than just being another ingredient in classic succotash, lima […]
Is Activia Yogurt Actually Good For Your Gut? Your Body Might Not Think So At First – Health Digest
Westend61/Getty Images Activia asks you to “take the gut health challenge,” suggesting that you eat Activia yogurt twice a day for 14 days. That gives those little bacteria found in Activia and other fermented foods time to go to work in bringing your gut back into balance. Your […]
Is Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Good For You? (Hint: There’s One Kind You Should Avoid) – Health Digest
Africa Studio/Shutterstock Dietitians and other health practitioners will tell you how important fruits are for your diet. Most fruits and vegetables are great sources of fiber and provide vitamin C and other nutrients to maintain your health. Juices somewhat fit into this category, even though they don’t have […]
High-Protein Fast Food Orders That Are Actually Good For You – Health Digest
kckate16/Shutterstock Most of us have been conditioned to believe that fast food equals junk food. While it’s true that most fast food isn’t exactly healthy, some items offer a surprising amount of nutrition. For example, a few popular fast food and chain restaurant items are straight up no-guilt, high-protein […]
Why TikTok’s Rubber Band Hack To Depuff Your Face Is Too Good To Be True – Health Digest
BongkarnGraphic/Shutterstock Strange TikTok hacks are nothing new. Yet one that’s been getting a lot of press is truly head-scratching — and ear scrunching: When you have facial swelling, you can reduce puffiness quickly by loosely wrapping rubber bands around your ears. Have trouble picturing how this works? If you head to […]
Why Ghost Poops Are Actually A Sign Of Good Health – Health Digest
Turk_stock_photographer/Getty Images If you’ve ever scrolled on TikTok or been in the company of a gastroenterologist, you may have wondered about your poop health. Are you eating enough fiber to poop? Are you hydrating enough? Is constipation becoming a concern? While unexpected triggers that can instantly change your poop habits can leave you worried, there is […]
7 reasons pets are good for your health – Healthista
Feeling stressed, anxious or looking to improve your overall health? Well you might want to get a pet – experts reveal 7 reasons pets are good for your health Are you feeling stressed, anxious or, perhaps you just want to improve your fitness levels and overall wellbeing? The latest research shows that spending time with […]
Salty Snacks That Are Actually Good For You, According To Joy Bauer – Health Digest
With Joy Bauer’s sesame-garlic edamame, you’re getting 200 milligrams of sodium per three servings. For the recipe, you’ll need 10 ounces of frozen or fresh edamame in the shell, 2 teaspoons of toasted sesame oil, 2 cloves garlic (minced), ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and red pepper flakes to taste. You steam the protein and fiber-rich edamame first. Whisk together […]
There May Be A Good Reason To Store Your Poop For Future Use – Health Digest
According to a 2022 opinion piece published in Trends in Molecular Medicine, another good reason to store your poop for future use includes autologous fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT). The concept of fecal transplants — collecting poop from a healthy donor and introducing it into a patient’s GI tract via colonoscopy — is not a new one. It’s also called […]