5 dietitian-approved drinks to keep you hydrated this summer
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When the afternoon heat hits, and you’ve already had six glasses of water, sometimes the last thing you want is another sip of the plain stuff. Summer is when hydration actually matters most because the heat and humidity push your body to sweat out fluids Read More...
4 fruits that may help reduce your breast cancer risk
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM High fruit intake is associated with many wonderful health benefits, like protecting our lungs from air pollution and lowering diabetes risk. But did you know it's also linked to a seven percent lower risk of breast cancer? The compounds driving that Read More...
The protein-stacking strategy that works on any meal or snack
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you’ve been trying to eat more protein lately, you’re not alone. Research on its role in preserving muscle and brain health as people age has gotten a lot of attention, and most people who set a daily target quickly realize that one chicken breast at Read More...
Intermittent fasting works, but probably not how you think
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM “The main benefit of fasting is weight loss,” says Krista Varady, a professor of nutrition at the University of Illinois Chicago and a co-author of related research, and the data supports her. In a peer-reviewed clinical trial at the University of Read More...
What to actually eat after a workout, according to sports dietitians
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Anyone who has ever gone hard at the gym on a Monday and then struggled to get off the couch on Wednesday knows exactly what delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is. You do not need a clinical definition. DOMS is the stiffness, the tenderness, and the Read More...
Why the kiwiberry might be the most nutritious fruit you've never tried
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For most of human history, the kiwiberry was valued for its flowers while the fruit was just an afterthought. These days, that seems almost hard to believe, given what scientists are finding. But the kiwiberry spent centuries being grown as an ornamental Read More...
You can't spot-reduce belly fat, but you can lose it. Here's what the science says works.
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every few years, a new product promises to "blast belly fat" or help you target your midsection. None of it works. Spot reduction, the idea that you can direct fat loss to a specific part of the body, simply isn't how human physiology operates. "You can't Read More...
Struggling to maintain your appetite in the face of excessive stress? These 3 tips will help
Stress can harm your appetite, making it difficult to find the motivation to eat—even when your stomach is empty and rumbling. Stress, whether caused by work pressure, relationship issues, or looming deadlines, can suppress your appetite or cause symptoms such as nausea, making dinner a Read More...
The case for eating more broccoli sprouts
You probably already know that broccoli is a healthy vegetable that helps reduce inflammation, but what about broccoli sprouts? These sprouted broccoli seeds are a wonderful superfood for your brain. What makes them so healthy, and how you may incorporate them into your diet, is as follows: Why Read More...
This simple tip will increase the gut health benefits of the probiotic foods you love
For those of us who crave the tangy delights of probiotic foods like kimchi, sauerkraut, and kombucha, the mere thought can set our taste buds tingling. These fermented wonders not only tempt our taste buds, but they also provide a plethora of gut-boosting and health-protective advantages. But Read More...