Gillian Mohney

4 weeks ago | verywellhealth.com | Gillian Mohney

Turmeric is hailed as an anti-inflammatory superfood—and pairing it witha spoonful of honey may up your antioxidants, reduce inflammation, and even help you lose weight. “Chronic inflammation can increase insulin’s resistance, inflammatory chemicals can stimulate appetite and fat storage, and inflammation has the potential to slow down your metabolism,” Julia Zumpano, a registered dietitian nutritionist RDN at the Cleveland Clinic, told Verywell.

1 month ago | verywellhealth.com | Gillian Mohney

Yellow dragon fruit has recently gained a reputation as "nature's laxative," as TikTok users claim that it can help treat constipation and clearthe gastrointestinal system. While yellow dragon fruit is the viral choice on social media,all types of dragon fruit can help your gut, Vanessa King MS, RDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist, and a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

1 month ago | verywellhealth.com | Gillian Mohney

Eating large amounts of carrots can subtly change your skin tone due to beta-carotene, a pigment that accumulates in the skin, according to experts. Consuming about five medium carrots daily may lead to carotenemia, a harmless condition that turns skin yellow-orange, though it can take months to fade. Other beta-carotene-rich foods, such as sweet potatoes and spinach, can have a similar effect. Forget spray tans.

2 months ago | verywellhealth.com | Gillian Mohney

Dates have rocketed to health food stardom in recent weeks. Some people even claim that eating just two dates a day can help manage your blood sugar, aid digestion, and lower cholesterol. Not convinced? Scroll any social media app, and you'll see dozens of healthy date recipes, like the viral butter-filled date and peanut butter and chocolate chip dates that people swear taste like a Snickers bar. But is the simple date really a delicious and nutritious powerhouse? Dietitians explain.

2 months ago | verywellhealth.com | Gillian Mohney

If you love a challenge, it might be time to jump on the latest trend: Phone-Free February. This global campaign challenges you to ditch your smartphone for a full 28 days with the aim of improving your mental health. If giving up your smartphone entirely feels overwhelming, you can also try the Phoneflex challenge, which encourages you to cut down and be more intentional about your smartphone use.