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    • Health & Wellness
    • Ingredients and Uses
    • Nutrition
    • Yoga
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Ingredients and Uses

Single-ingredient deep dives: what capers, cordyceps, maqui berry and dozens more actually do for your body, plus the side effects worth knowing.

Dark sticky peeled black garlic cloves resting on a slate plate

Is Black Garlic Worth the Hype for Your Heart and Blood Sugar?

Black garlic is fermented garlic with a sweet, mellow flavor and extra antioxidants. Here’s what it may do for cholesterol, blood sugar, and immunity.

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Cubes of firm white tofu arranged on a dark ceramic plate with chopsticks

Tofu Delivers Complete Plant Protein and May Protect Your Heart and Bones

Discover what tofu does for your heart, bones, and blood sugar, plus its complete protein, the main varieties, and simple tips for cooking it well.

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Long strands of brown kelp swaying in clear blue ocean water

How Eating Seaweed Can Support Your Thyroid Bones and Heart Health

Discover how seaweed supports your thyroid, heart, bones, and blood sugar, plus easy ways to eat it and the one caution that matters most.

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Pale sliced lotus root showing its lacy pattern of round holes on a cutting board

Lotus Root Is a Crunchy Vegetable That May Protect Your Liver and Steady Blood Sugar

Lotus root is a crunchy, fiber-rich aquatic vegetable. Here’s what the research says about its liver, gut, blood sugar, and heart benefits, plus how to cook it.

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6 Key Differences Between Sweet Potatoes and Yams and Why the Names Get Mixed Up

Sweet potatoes and yams get swapped constantly, but they differ in flesh, flavor, and nutrition. Here are 6 real differences and how to cook each one.

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Golden clarified ghee in an open glass jar beside a wooden spoon

Is Ghee or Butter the Better Choice for Your Cooking and Your Heart?

Ghee and butter both come from milk, but they differ in fat, smoke point, and lactose. Here’s how they compare and how to cook, store, and make each one.

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What White Beans Do for Your Body (Backed by Research)

White beans are a creamy, high-fiber legume linked to weight loss, steadier blood sugar, and heart health. Here are the benefits, types, and easy ways to eat them.

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A heap of pale golden wheat germ flakes spilling from a wooden spoon

7 Reasons Wheat Germ Deserves a Regular Spot in Your Diet

Wheat germ is a tiny part of the grain packed with fiber, protein, and vitamin E. Here are its research-backed benefits and easy ways to eat more of it.

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How to Use Kukui Nut Oil to Calm Dry Skin and Bring Life Back to Your Hair

Kukui nut oil moisturizes dry skin, softens frizzy hair, and may soothe irritation. Learn what the research shows and how to use this Hawaiian oil safely.

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Grilled shrimp skewers on a plate garnished with lemon wedges and herbs

Can Eating More Shrimp Really Support Your Heart Skin and Brain?

Shrimp is low in calories and packed with protein, omega-3s, and astaxanthin. Here’s what the research says about its benefits and its real cautions.

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Tangerines Are a Sweet Citrus Packed With Vitamin C and Heart-Friendly Antioxidants

Tangerines are a low-calorie citrus rich in vitamin C and flavonoids that may support immunity, heart health, eyes, and digestion. Here’s what the research shows.

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What Can Brown Sugar Really Do for Your Body and Your Skin?

Brown sugar is more than a sweetener. See how its molasses content may ease cramps, help with constipation, and work as a gentle skin scrub.

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