Food

Reishi for Mental Health: Can This Medicinal Mushroom Help With Stress and Low Mood?

Reishi is said to ease stress and improve mood. Studies in humans offer some intriguing evidence that there may be something to these claims. But how much can this medicinal mushroom really do for mental well-being?

Hanja Niederhammer

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Why Sugar Matters More to Our Bodies Than We Think

Sugar is widely blamed for weight gain and poor health. But cancer researcher Dr. Johannes Coy believes this view is far too simplistic. In this interview, he explains why our bodies need sugar, which types are problematic — and which might even offer health benefits.

Marianne Waldenfels

Dates for Digestion: How Many Should You Eat a Day?

Dates can help get digestion moving. But can they also help with constipation? Here’s what studies reveal about their effects on the gut and the gut microbiome.

Björn Brand

Vinegar, Protein, or a Walk: What Actually Blunts Blood Sugar Spikes

Some popular blood sugar hacks really do work — from changing the order in which you eat to taking a walk after a meal. But the evidence for others is surprisingly thin, and not every glucose spike is cause for concern.

Marianne Waldenfels

Beta-Carotene: What It Does in the Body – and Why Preparation Matters

Beta-carotene supports vision, skin, and immune function. A recent study shows that preparation can make a surprising difference to how well the body absorbs it.

Lena Sämann

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When Should We Eat Breakfast and Dinner? What Your Body Clock Says

The same meal can affect our metabolism differently in the morning than in the evening. Here’s what your body clock has to do with it, why eating late may be less beneficial — and why there’s still no perfect time for breakfast or dinner.

Birgitta Dunckel

Can an Egg a Day Protect the Brain From Dementia? What New Studies Show

The breakfast egg as brain food? A new analysis involving nearly 100,000 people points to a surprising link: eating eggs regularly could help keep the brain sharp well into old age. Here’s what the research shows — and what role choline may play

Marianne Waldenfels

Fiber: Why 30 Grams a Day Makes a Difference

While everyone is talking about protein, fiber is often overlooked — even though its effects reach far beyond the gut. Biochemist Dr. Maren Kemper explains what fiber does in the body, how it interacts with the microbiome, and how much we actually need.

Marianne Waldenfels

Juice or Smoothie: Which One Is Actually Healthier?

Smoothies are generally considered healthier than juices, largely because they retain more fiber. But new research suggests their effects on blood sugar may be more complex than previously thought.

Marianne Waldenfels

Turmeric Is Considered Anti-Inflammatory – but the Research Has a Problem

Turmeric and its active compound curcumin are widely regarded as natural anti-inflammatories. But questionable early research, poor bioavailability, and potential risks from high-dose supplements tell a more complicated story.

Marianne Waldenfels