Everyone loves a good snack, but unfortunately, when the “snack attack” comes, we usually make poor choices and end up regretting it later. Fortunately, with a bit of preparation, you can put together a healthy, delicious, and filling snack that will keep your body and brain sharp for at least a couple of hours. Nutrient-dense…

During the Cold War, Soviet scientists began researching herbs that could give their soldiers, athletes, and even champion chess players an edge. They called these herbs adaptogens, because they help the body better adapt to stress. These same herbs were used thousands of years ago in ancient Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine to strengthen the…

Despite their delineation as “super,” not all superfoods are created equal. What makes a food “super” in the first place? While not a regulated or certifiable nutritional claim (yet), food experts define superfoods as having a nutrient density that outweighs caloric intake. Think of a zero-calorie cup of green tea that’s loaded with catechins and other…