15 Great Foods For Gut Health
The 100 trillion microorganisms living in your gastrointestinal tract make up the gut microbiome. Building a collection of good bacteria has been linked to fewer health issues ranging from...
Jodi Helmer
About the Author
Jodi Helmer writes about health and wellness for publications like WebMD, AARP, Shape, Woman’s Day, Arthritis Today and Costco Connection among others. She often comes up with the best story ideas while hiking with her rescue dogs. You can read Jodi’s work or follow her on Twitter @helmerjodi.
An Unhealthy Diet Could Hurt Your Brain
You know eating foods made with additives such as sugar, preservatives and artificial colors and flavors can take a toll on your health. Ultra-processed foods have been linked to a range of issues...
6 Common Walking Myths, Busted
Walking tops the list for the most popular physical activities with more than 145 million adults (and counting) lacing up their sneakers regularly; it’s also one of the easiest ways to get your...
The Important Role Resistant Starch Plays in Weight Loss
If you’re looking to lose weight, consuming more oats, beans, lentils, peas, plantains, seeds and unripe bananas could help. These foods are all high in resistant starch, a type of prebiotic...
What is the Best Intermittent Fasting Window to Lose Belly Fat?
If you’re trying to lose weight, when you eat might be as important as the foods you choose. While intermittent fasting is not new, the trend is beginning to gather more attention. As part of a...