Articles by Anahad O’Connor
Want to sleep better tonight? Consider eating plenty of nutrient-dense plant foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and olive oil.
Thats one of the major takeaways from a new stud�...
Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria, viruses and other microbes that play an intricate role in your health.
These microbes, collectively known as your gut microbiome, help regulate your metabo�...
Is there a limit to how much protein your body can use from one meal? The answer may surprise you.
Protein is a vital nutrient. It makes up our muscles, organs and skin cells. Our bodies can make so�...
Everyone loves dessert. But nutritionally, it can be tricky territory.
Cookies, cakes, brownies, candies and other sugary treats are among the leading sources of added sugars in the American diet an�...
After water, tea is the worlds most popular beverage, consumed by nearly two-thirds of people across the globe.
Because of this, scientists have spent decades carrying out hundreds of studies on tea�...
To eat healthy, I follow some simple rules.
I eat a lot of fruits, vegetables, beans and fiber-rich plants. I eat lean proteins like fish, tofu and poultry, along with fermented foods such as yogurt�...
On average, people consume around 200 milligrams of caffeine daily the equivalent of about three espresso shots from coffee, tea, soda, energy drinks, chocolate and other foods.
Heres what the late�...
A new study has found that people who drink coffee on a daily basis both caffeinated and decaffeinated have a lower likelihood of developing liver ailments compared with non-coffee drinkers.
The not�...
Want to sleep better at night? It starts with what you choose to eat for breakfast in the morning.
We know this thanks in part to research carried out by Marie-Pierre St-Onge, an associate professo�...
Most people drink coffee for a bit of buzz and a boost in their energy levels.
But coffee has wide-ranging effects on your health. Coffee is, arguably, the worlds most scientifically scrutinized be�...