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  • 6 days ago | mindbodygreen.com | Gretchen Lidicker

    Image by Nataša Mandić / StocksyMay 31, 2025The word "superfood" is often overused, but if there ever was a list of truly super foods, ginger would be close to the top. This plant root has shown a wide range of health benefits, and a study1 demonstrated that it can kick-start your immune system against infection.

  • 3 weeks ago | mindbodygreen.com | Gretchen Lidicker

    Image by BONNINSTUDIO / StocksyMay 16, 2025Magnesium is an essential mineral in the body. According to the NIH, it plays a role in more than 300 diverse biochemical reactions1—everything from energy production and protein synthesis to blood sugar control and blood pressure regulation. Here's what you need about the glycinate form of magnesium and how to take it for vibrant health. What is magnesium glycinate?

  • 3 weeks ago | mindbodygreen.com | Gretchen Lidicker

    Photo by BONNINSTUDIO / StocksyMay 14, 2025We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. Taking a walk after eating is something many of us do out of sheer instinct or habit. We feel a little too full, want to stretch our legs, or find we can avoid a post-meal energy slump if we get some steps in.

  • 3 weeks ago | mindbodygreen.com | Gretchen Lidicker

    Image by LaylaBird/iStock / iStockMay 10, 2025If you're a regular mindbodygreen reader, you likely already know that chronic inflammation is the root of myriad health issues. We already know that some foods are connected to lower levels of inflammation in the body, and some are linked to higher levels. And now, a study1 shows eating too much of one ingredient can trigger a specific type of inflammation in the gut. What's that ingredient? One word: sugar.

  • 1 month ago | mindbodygreen.com | Gretchen Lidicker

    Image by BONNINSTUDIO / StocksyMay 06, 2025We all want to age as gracefully as J.Lo and Paul Rudd, and healthy aging starts with proper nutrition. But what nutrients are most important for healthy aging? One study suggests that omega-3s—a key family of polyunsaturated fats found in foods like nuts, seeds, and fish—may be critical for maintaining and even improving brain health as the years go by.