This time of year, when comfort food is the standard fare, it can feel like fruits and vegetables are scant. And while the produce section at your grocery store is still packed with fresh options, the best ones to grab aren’t necessarily your typical favorites. “Don’t only go for produce that’s specifically harvested in …

Photo: Twenty20 Fruit makes for the perfect post-meal dessert. One with all the sweet goodness you crave, but of course, without the shunned processed sugar and calories of say, a cupcake. Plus, the produce kicks up the flavor of salads, makes a plain glass of water much tastier, and helps …

Photo: Nguyen Nguyen You probably know you need to drink water (and most likely, more of it). After all, it’s your life force, making up approximately 60 percent of your body and keeping everything flowing smoothly. It helps with digestion and nutrient absorption, as well as regulating body temperature. Better …

As polar vortexes, nor’easters and monsoons ensue across the country, people are more likely to stay indoors, which also means that germs can circulate more easily. Cue the sniffling, sore throats, coughs and congestion — classic signs of the common cold. If you’re feeling under the weather, food might be …

Photo courtesy of Priority Bicycles Sometimes the best wellness ideas come from everyday people’s struggles with diet and exercise. (It’s a journey of trial and error, after all.) From making healthy snacks to tracking hydration, these seven wellness brand founders decided to launch their products, based on their own very real get-fit …

Photo: Pond5 Move over butter, there’s a new way to boost your coffee: a spoonful of collagen. You’ve probably heard of collagen in beauty terms — it’s what makes your skin springy and wrinkle-free. But die-hards say it does way more than that. The Health Benefits of…Collagen? First, know that …

Photo: Twenty20 Trillions of microorganisms hang out in the body, forming what’s known as your microbiome. And as you’ve probably heard, the mix of organisms that call your gut home tend to influence not just your waistline, but your overall health. In fact, scientists have discovered links between gut health and …

Photo: Twenty20 Got a serious sweet tooth? Can’t resist an afternoon sugary treat? You’re not alone. Sugar addiction is real — and lots of people suffer from it. Studies have shown that sugar stimulates the exact same pleasure centers of the brain as heroin or cocaine. So it’s no wonder …

Photo: Twenty20 These days, there’s no shortage of new health food products claiming to improve your lifestyle in more ways than one. From everyday staples like eggs and milk that have been fortified with omega-3 fatty acids, to protein and adaptogen powders that promise non-GMOs, these labels are usually large, …

Let’s face it: We all get a little sick of slurping big glasses of H2O every day. Thankfully, there are several other drinks on the market that provide the hydration you need, plus a few other health-boosting benefits. Better yet, with an array of tasty flavors and a mix of hot …