Green juices, green powders and even green milkshakes have all had their moment in the spotlight. But the latest green-tinted health beverage trend going viral on TikTok, with nearly 550 million views, is chlorophyll water, which — let’s face it — looks a bit like something you would scoop out of a long-neglected fish tank.
Antioxidants serve an invaluable part in looking, feeling and being healthy by preventing unstable molecules, know as free radicals, from inflicting damage to the bodies cells. In some cases diet alone is insufficient to produce and maintain enough antioxidant levels in the body, especially as we age or are under the weather, and supplements may
Antioxidants help to bolster your immune system and work to keep you in your best health. Healthy individuals can usually produce many of the needed antioxidants naturally. Dietary sources and supplements can compliment the amount of needed antioxidants. Factors that we all deal with, such as stress, colds, illnesses and poor sleep quality, can take
Kelp is trending in the wellness industry — and for good reason. Filled with nutrients that include iron, vitamin K, iodine, calcium and other essential vitamins, this nutrient-dense brown algae is quickly coming into focus for those who are trying to bolster a holistically healthy diet. It is also considered a climate-conscious food by industry
Natalia Klenova / EyeEmGetty Images You may have heard that you can use coconut oil on hair to strengthen and condition your strands, but what about on your skin? Turns out, coconut oil can be a great skin moisturizer — but with some caveats. “While coconut oil has great moisturizing properties, it’s not ideal for
Iryna VeklichGetty Images Add a splash of oat milk or sprinkle of cinnamon to your coffee and no one will bat an eye. But tell a friend that you are incorporating mushrooms into your cup of joe and she may raise an eyebrow. Making mushroom coffee doesn’t mean dunking a portobello in your mug. And
You often hear about the benefits of beauty oils for your hair, nails and skin. And for good reason: they can help with hydration, strengthening, healing and more. One of the most popular is castor oil (a.k.a. ricinus communis seed oil), which is derived from the castor bean plant native to India and East Africa,
There’s lots of buzz about the potential health and wellness benefits of burdock root, whether that’s in form of a tea you steep yourself at home or supplements you grab at a health food store. When you dig into this topic online, you’ll find that burdock root has been credited with helping a wide —
For most, the first thing that likely comes to mind when thinking about vitamin C is either an image of citrus fruits or its ability to keep your immune system healthy. But this popular vitamin has several benefits for skin when applied topically, too. So what exactly are they and why should you be using
Claudia TotirGetty Images When it comes to choosing nutrient-rich ingredients for your meals, plain old white-colored food — think white bread, white rice and white pasta — don’t have the healthiest rep. But there is a white-colored treat that you should pile on your plate: mushrooms! Whether in a spinach salad, sautéed in a stir-fry
