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  Since it can improve BMs, boost heart health, stimulate healthy aging, and more, dietary fiber is the gift that keeps on giving. Consider this a PSA pushing you to stock your cart (and ultimately your plate) with more fiber-rich foods since, regrettably, only 7% of Americans receive enough of fibre in their diets, according to a 2021 research by the American Society for Nutrition. But not all dietary fibers are created equal. For instance, soluble and insoluble fibers function differently and have various advantages. Trying to have the best of both worlds by increasing your fiber intake? The good news is that many foods include both forms of fiber, making it easy to diversify your diet and benefit your gut at the same time. We enlisted the help of Megan Rossi, PhD, RD, a dietitian, research fellow in gut health at King's College London, and author of the book How to Eat More Plants, to discuss the best foods that deliver both, as well as some important FYIs about fiber sources. T...

 We all forget people's names, misplace our keys, and leave our phones behind. It can be challenging to determine whether your forgetfulness is a temporary sign of living a crazy modern life or if your occasional brain fog is actually a sign of your brain aging faster than you might expect it to. This is because occasional brain fog is so common and has so many potential triggers (lack of sleep, stress, medications, depression, etc.). You should keep in mind that your eating habits over time may hasten memory loss and other signs of declining cognitive function that are linked to aging of the brain in order to assist you stay mentally sharp. Although there is still much to understand about the various types and origins of dementia as well as the mechanisms underlying the anomalies that distinguish Alzheimer's disease, mounting evidence points to the crucial role that nutrition may play in these conditions. Uma Naidoo, MD, a nutritional psychiatrist and professional chef who ser...

Your thoughts may immediately turn to eating less, skipping meals, and forming other bad behaviors when you think about reducing weight. It's crucial to concentrate on better strategies to lose weight instead. Some suggestions might be to alter your fitness regimen and your eating patterns. To reduce weight, however, you must pay attention to what you eat and drink. You can locate food and drink pairings that go well together and aid in weight loss rather than concentrating on just one or the other. To ensure you get the most out of your weight reduction efforts, we chatted with Kimberly Snodgrass, RDN, LD, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, who listed the ideal breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner food and beverage pairings for weight loss. Protein is typically a key component of these great combos because it helps you feel fuller for longer. The beverages, on the other hand, have been demonstrated to promote digestion and metabolism, ensuring the happiness an...

 According to a recent study, ice cream is healthier than multigrain bagels. Foods were rated according to their nutritional value on a scale of one to 100, with one being the least nutritious and 100 being the most. A multigrain bagel with raisins received a 19, while a cone with nuts and chocolate received a 37. You might be surprised to learn that plain Fritos performed well, coming in at number 55, while saltine crackers only received a score of seven. According to research, foods with a score of 70 or above should be promoted, while foods with a score of 31 to 69 should be consumed in moderation and those with a score of 30 or lower should be avoided. Nine health-relevant areas, including nutrient ratios, vitamins, minerals, food ingredients, additives, processing, particular fats, fiber & protein, and phytochemicals, are rated for a total of 54 qualities. According to Tufts, domain scores are added to provide a final Food Compass Score (FCS), which ranges from 1 (least he...