We all could use a little extra fiber in our diets, since it’s recommended that women eat between 25 and 30 grams a day . Not only does fiber keep you regular, but it can also help lower your cholesterol and prevent heart disease and certain cancers. Breakfast is a wonderful time to fill up on...

This recipe for wild rice pilaf from FitSugar reader Dara8182 gets an antioxidant boost from pomegranate seeds. Dara8182 posted the wild rice recipe in our Healthy Recipe community group . I don’t need to tell you that pomegranates are incredibly healthy and filled with all kinds of amazing vitamins...

When talking health food trends, last year was all: ancient grains, overnight oats, and gluten-free goodness. This year’s biggest health food trends? Here’s a hint: chia pets, the godfather of fitness, and pina coladas. Coconut milk : With recent studies calling into question the benefits...

If you’re prone to sitting down most of the day at work, chances are you’re often in need of a break. Here are five ways to keep your body feeling healthy and happy during those eight hours in your chair. Rest your eyes : Those pupils need a rest. Reduce eye strain by closing your eyes or...

Eating enough fiber, saying no to cigarettes, limiting your alcohol intake, and seeing your doctor for annual cancer screenings are all ways to encourage a long, healthy life. But according to Dr. Mike Evans, associate professor of family medicine and public health at the University of Toronto, the...

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. Tea – does it really fight cancer? Lower cholesterol? We filter the research to find out which health claims actually hold water. By Kate Lowenstein The way scientific studies and health gurus alike have touted...

Alcohol can lead to liver problems and cigarettes can cause lung cancer, so it’s obvious why these products have warning labels. What about Photoshopped images of celebrities and models? Should these come with warning labels, too? Research shows that images portraying “perfect bodies”...

BPA (bisphenol A) is bad news. Animal studies of this chemical, which used to be found in many reusable plastic water bottles , links high levels of BPA to cancer , heart disease, and early puberty. BPA-free bottles have replaced reusable plastic water bottles and baby bottles, but BPA is also used...

Even though kale might be one of the healthiest veggies around – it’s packed with vitamin, minerals, and cancer-fighting phytonutrients – it’s also incredibly versatile. It’s great in soups and smoothies and almost everything in between. Here are seven ways to prepare this...

What made Russell Brand decide to go vegan? – Blisstree Learn why you crave those fatty fries – Prevention Dancing diva Julianne Hough’s go-to ab exercise – Self Don’t count sheep; pull out your mat to beat insomnia with yoga – Yoga Journal Organize your gym bag –...

What’s not to love about kale? This dark leafy green is in a league of its own in terms of its iron, fiber, and calcium content. Kale also contains the flavonoid called maempferol , which may help prevent ovarian cancer - win! Even better, when baked, kale makes a great chip stand-in for those...