Native to India and Iran, pomegranates were described in ancient writing as a holy fruit that offered things like abundance and fertility. Pomegranates also, of course, offer an abundance of health benefits. Below we’re exploring the nutritional gains from both the arils (seeds) and juice of the fruit. Top health benefits of pomegranates: 1. They
Lately, vitamin D has been getting a lot of shine. And it’s not just because it’s the “sunshine vitamin.” Health professionals, scientists and experts are bringing more awareness to the importance of vitamin D and its role for optimal health and well-being. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for many bodily functions including strengthening
Children born with epidermolysis bullosa are known as “butterfly babies” because their skin is so fragile, even a hug can cause it to blister or tear. This is their heartbreaking reality. SUBSCRIBE to Good Housekeeping: http://bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoGOODHOUSEKEEPING source
No matter what you call Moringa oleifera — also known as “drumstick tree,” “tree of life,” and “miracle tree” — it’s one of the most nutritious plants in the world. It has a wide range of nutritional and bioactive compounds, including essential amino acids, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, making this plant a powerful
Adaptogens have been trending for a while now. These powerful substances found in mushrooms and plants are said to help your body fight stress and adapt (hence the name) to find a natural balance. But one particular adaptogen, ashwagandha, also known as Indian ginseng, has been creating even more than the usual buzz. Gwyneth Paltrow
There is much to love about jumping rope. Besides the nostalgia factor — flashback to the thwack, thwack, thwack of jumping rope outside with your neighborhood friends — this old-school piece of workout equipment is cheap, portable and provides a ton of fitness benefits. In addition to providing an effective cardio workout and strengthening your
Wa Nity Canthra / EyeEm If some of the best indoor houseplants have taken over your interiors, seemingly sprawling across bookshelves, side tables and kitchen countertops, you’re not alone. Sales of leafy green flora have soared over the past couple of years as many spend more time indoors; they’ve been a hit on platforms like
Most people would tell you that Brussels sprouts are healthy. But if you were to ask them exactly how the cruciferous vegetable benefits the body, they may answer with a halfhearted shrug. All vegetables are healthy, but what makes Brussels sprouts special — different from, say, garlic or cauliflower? In a word: plenty. There’s a
Ilka & FranzGetty Images The gut microbiome is considered one of the most important aspects of good health and well-being — it helps digest the foods you eat to provide the body energy and absorbs nutrients to maintain whole body health. Ongoing research even suggests that the state of the gut microbiome is related to
Garlic is one of the oldest known crops in the world, and in addition to folklore tales of keeping vampires away, it has proven to have some serious health benefits. According to the Journal of Nutrition, Olympic athletes in ancient Greece used garlic as one of the earliest performance-enhancing agents. There is also evidence that
