A new UC Irvine study may have finally uncovered how dietary fiber protects the body from sugar’s damage, and how protecting yourself starts in the gut. Researchers at the UCI School of Medicine found that inulin, a naturally occurring fiber found in vegetables like onions, garlic and artichokes, can reshape the bacteria living in your gut to … Read more
Call it a love affair, a morning ritual or a full-blown addiction — Americans are hooked on coffee. Across the country, two-thirds of US adults knock back an average of three cups daily. That’s enough to fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool more than 49 times, according to the National Coffee Association. While drinking coffee in … Read more
A spoonful of sweetener helps the water go down for these TikTokers. Those eager to stay hydrated and svelte are turning to saccharine-flavored water enhancers – sweetening up their otherwise plain-tasting H2O while losing weight in the process – and sharing their recipes and secrets on #WaterTok. With over 97 million views, #WaterTok is a low-calorie … Read more