Fitness & Nutrition
7 Science-Based Health Benefits of Drinking Enough Water
The human body comprises around 60% water. It’s commonly recommended that you drink eight 8-ounce (237-mL) glasses of water per day (the 8×8 rule). Although there’s little science behind this specific rule, staying hydrated is important. Here are 7 evidence-based health benefits of drinking plenty of water. 1. Helps maximize [...]
Foods Help Keep Uncomfy Bloating in Check
Has your stomach ever felt more like a balloon than a food-digesting machine? Been there, felt that. While bloating can be impacted by GI-related conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), what we eat is a huge piece of the puffiness pie. In the same way that there are foods that cause bloating, [...]
Eating an Early Dinner Can Help You Burn Fat, Lower Your Blood Sugar
A recent study finds that eating a late dinner can cause weight gain and high blood sugar levels regardless of calories.Eating dinner at 10 p.m. instead of 6 p.m. may affect your blood glucose and the ability to burn fat. The study found that late eaters had peak blood sugar [...]
What Is the 5:2 Diet and Can It Help You Lose Weight?
The 5:2 diet, a type of intermittent fasting that claims it can decrease risk of chronic disease and promote weight loss. Plus, a few studies have even linked fasting to longevity. Here's what you should know before you get on board with this diet trend. What is the 5:2 diet? [...]
Foods That Will Keep You Hydrated
It's still important to drink plenty of water—especially in the summertime—but you can also quench your thirst with these 15 hugely hydrating foods, all of which are at least 90% water by weight. According to the old rule of thumb, you're supposed to drink eight glasses of water per day [...]
7 Reasons You’re Still Dehydrated After Drinking Lots Of Water
You often hear the old "eight glasses of water a day" adage as a way to stay hydrated. It's possible to still be dehydrated after drinking a lot of water. This may be discouraging for avid H2O drinkers, but if you can pinpoint the source of the problem, you can [...]
