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May 20, 2024Our virgin mojito has no refined sugar, no alcohol, and lots of flavor!
May 20, 2024It’s becoming more and more popular to use mushrooms for anxiety and depression—but we’re not talking about magic mushrooms here (although they can certainly be beneficial for mental health in some people). Rather, we’ll focus on functional mushrooms in this article—the kind that are legal everywhere.
May 20, 2024Everyone loves that fresh and minty feeling after a swish of mouthwash—but some are filled with harmful ingredients and many “natural” ones simply don’t work, keeping your coffee breath alive and aggressive. If you’ve ever struggled to find that perfect non-toxic yet still effective mouthwash, we’ve got you covered—yay for fresh breath without compromising your…
May 20, 2024Anyone prone to breakouts knows that you can’t just slap any ol’ moisturizer on your face and call it a day. If you’re part of this lucky club, you know that acne-safe moisturizers are hard to come by.
May 16, 2024Medicinal mushrooms are unique types of fungi that contain bioactive compounds known to benefit health.
May 15, 2024This healthy granola recipe is so good, thanks to a mistake! When thinking up this recipe, our recipe developer had little toddler hands helping out.
May 14, 2024Our taco bowl recipe is veggie-forward and emphasizes whole ingredients for added flavor, with no unnecessary ingredients. This taco bowl recipe can be changed to fit your dietary needs or to suit whatever ingredients are available near you.
May 6, 2024you’ve probably heard from healthcare providers, movie stars and influencers, and even your well-meaning friends and neighbors that Ozempic could be the answer.
April 29, 2024Made with just a few ingredients per flavor, these homemade popsicles are simple, delicious, and perfect for a warm day.
April 22, 2024With no shortage of puns or fun, Dan-O’s is a trusted brand at The Nutrition Insider for good reason.
April 17, 2024Many people aiming to improve their gut health or overall wellness have added a probiotic into their supplement routine—and with good reason. Having beneficial bugs in your gut has been found to support everything from mood and metabolism to inflammation and immunity.
April 11, 2024While it can seem daunting at first, it can be highly empowering to understand food labels and use your knowledge to make healthier choices once you get the hang of it.
April 11, 2024If you’ve read up about the benefits of probiotics, know all about why you should have a healthy microbiome, and have finally bit the bullet and purchased a month’s supply of probiotic supplements, you may wonder when exactly they should start working.
April 11, 2024The perfect transition from winter to spring, this lemon chicken soup with orzo is warm, hearty, and bright.
April 10, 2024In this article, we’ll dive into the 15 ingredients we think you could avoid when grocery shopping (or at least consume in moderation). Stick around until the end to read some guidance on what you can eat instead.
April 10, 2024Trends come and go on TikTok faster than the blink of an eye, but it seems the Trifecta Skincare system might just be here to stay!
April 9, 2024The American Heart Association recently put out a press release in March 2024 claiming that intermittent fasting—specifically a 16:8 fast, or fasting for 16 hours and eating within an 8-hour window—is linked to a 91% increased risk of dying from heart disease.
April 8, 2024When it comes to sports nutrition, there sure is a lot of bunk out there to wade through. However, one supplement you can lean on as a tried and true method to improve exercise performance and build bigger muscles in the gym is creatine monohydrate.
April 6, 2024Our gut microbiome is (hopefully) loaded with beneficial bacteria that support our digestion and overall health—but they can’t survive and thrive without the help of prebiotics. Prebiotics are the fuel that probiotic bacteria consume to keep living in our digestive tract, and their health benefits go far beyond the gut.
April 5, 2024Although they differ by just one letter, prebiotics and probiotics are entirely dissimilar from one another. But it’s not a “one-or-the-other” scenario when it comes to supplementing with prebiotics and probiotics; you don’t have to choose—in fact, they can be highly beneficial to take in tandem.
April 4, 2024Anyone who has breastfed a baby knows firsthand what colostrum is—but yet another TikTok trend has taken the world by storm in the past couple of years, leading to colostrum now being known for much more than the “liquid gold” your newborn drank in the first few days of their life.
March 30, 2024From soda and sparkling water to cookies to candy, hundreds of brands are now infusing their products with probiotics (which, by the way, does not automatically make them healthier). But what exactly are probiotics? And how do they impact health? Let’s find out.
March 29, 2024If you’re a traditional carrot cake lover, you’ll love our gluten-free, refined-sugar-free spin on this classic with these Easter-inspired carrot cake cookies.
March 28, 2024Creatine is an amazing compound that provides a variety of benefits for athletes. However, we don’t consume or synthesize it in spades.
March 27, 2024Beetroot has a ton of healthy nutrients and is far easier to prepare than you might imagine.
March 26, 2024Probiotics do more than simply benefit the gut—they are also thought to be involved with just about every system in the body.
March 25, 2024Recent years have seen a surge in the use of ashwagandha for stress, anxiety, sleep, and more—but it’s actually been used in traditional healing modalities for thousands of years.
March 23, 2024Ashwagandha is a powerful herb that has been used for centuries, with claims that it benefits everything from chronic stress to sexual health to strengthening muscles. With such wide-reaching benefits, many people wonder when the best time to take ashwagandha is to experience the best results. The short answer is that it doesn’t really matter!…
March 22, 2024If you’re one of the two-thirds of Americans who deal with digestive problems, you may be on the hunt for ways to alleviate your symptoms. As you probably have already added probiotics to your regimen, prebiotics are the next most likely supplement to add to your shelf, given their health benefits for digestion, immune function, mental health, and more.
March 21, 2024Nearly everyone who gets into strength training or serious fitness encounters a slew of supplement recommendations to help optimize their workouts or athletic performance. Among the most popular in every gym rat’s lineup are pre-workout caffeine powders and BCAAs, but chief among them has to be creatine—the ultimate powerhouse of supplements. Taking one scoop of…
March 20, 2024Creatine monohydrate is like the superhero of the supplement world, and if you're into fitness, chances are you've crossed paths with it. This little powerhouse has been the subject of countless studies and, as a result, is one of the most highly researched supplements in the sports nutrition industry. The verdict? Creatine supplements are a…
March 19, 2024It’s well-known that dietary fiber is good for digestive health—but prebiotics are a unique type of fiber that goes above and beyond the regular stuff. Prebiotic fibers are the fuel that probiotic bacteria consume to stay alive, stimulating the growth of healthy gut bacteria and leading to the production of short-chain fatty acids.
March 18, 2024With all the recent buzz about 10-year-olds in Sephora raiding the makeup and skincare aisles with their Christmas money, the internet has had basically one burning question (or rather concern) on our minds:
March 13, 2024This past weekend of March, the majority of the U.S. adjusted their clocks forward by one hour. Unless you reside in Arizona or Hawaii, this annual “spring forward” event can have a direct impact on your health—with some more surprising effects than you’d think. Occurring this Sunday, March 10, at 2 a.m. local time, most…
March 11, 2024The European Union, along with countries like Australia and the U.K., has banned a variety of foods deemed unsafe for consumption due to the health risks associated with certain ingredients these products contain.
March 11, 2024If you haven’t been using new products, you’re eating the same, and consistently changing your sheets… you might want to ask yourself when the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes was.
March 11, 2024Love the McDonald’s Shamrock Shake, but trying to eat cleaner? You’re in “luck” with this St. Patrick’s Day treat! Keep reading to see how we revamped this sweet treat with our homemade shamrock shake recipe.
March 7, 2024Among the most common complaints people have when it comes to these more aesthetic parts of our bodies are brittle nails and thinning hair.
March 7, 2024It can be alarming to run your fingers through your hair only to find yourself combing out strand after strand of your luscious locks—but are you actually shedding too much hair?
March 7, 2024On average, healthy human hair grows at a rate of about half an inch per month.
March 7, 2024Growing hair is easy—our bodies do most of the work, after all! The only thing we need to do to keep it growing is eat a well-balanced, healthy diet packed with micronutrients.
March 7, 2024Don’t let the word “kale” turn you away. These kale chips are truly so good—even if you “hate kale,” you will be pleasantly surprised by this delicious snack.
February 27, 2024Our Brussels sprouts salad recipe is the perfect dish to bridge the gap between veggie lovers and veggie skeptics. It’s warm and crispy, with a tangy dressing and sweet, crunchy topping.
February 20, 2024If you think about it, the dating scene and the grocery store have a lot in common. Whether it’s a dating app or an aisle, there’s a seemingly endless assortment of choices propped up on the shelves wearing pretty colors, artfully crafted “attire,” and adorned with descriptions to entice just the right kind of buyer.
February 16, 2024Everyone knows you should be wearing sunscreen to protect your skin from sunburns––especially in the summer months when we’re outside more frequently and UV radiation is more intense.
February 16, 2024As the days get shorter and the sun disappears for days or weeks at a time, many people find that their mood plummets along with the temperatures outside. But the so-called “winter blues” can go past simply feeling blah and uninspired into something more serious—a form of depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. Seasonal…
February 15, 2024What better way to spoil your toddler on Valentine’s Day morning than with heart-shaped waffles?
February 14, 2024Our version of Valentine’s vegan gummy candy is super simple and ready in 25 minutes!
February 8, 2024These vegan chocolate date truffles are easy to make, require only a few ingredients, and there is no baking required!
February 2, 2024Once used regularly by our great-grandmothers as a cooking fat, beef tallow fell out of grace in the mid-20th century as industrialized vegetable oils were popularized—but it’s recently had a comeback, re-entering the scene as the newest darling in the skincare world.
February 2, 2024Whether you're taking biotin to improve your hair, skin, and nails, or just for general health, here's how much biotin you should take each day.
January 25, 2024If you’re trying to promote hair growth or strengthen your nails, you’ve probably come across biotin and collagen in your quest. Although both are common ingredients in hair and nail supplements, they are vastly different compounds that do distinctive things in the body.
January 25, 2024We reimagined chicken nuggets and have put a healthy spin on them that tastes amazing.
January 24, 2024These “apple donuts” make for a great post-meal sweet treat or midday pick-me-up. You only need a few very simple ingredients and amateur cutting skills to get these things done and ready in five minutes!
January 19, 2024Our six best berberine supplements include options for liquid extracts, our budget pick, and the best berberine for weight loss and blood sugar management.
January 18, 2024A delicious high-protein breakfast burrito with eggs, turkey bacon, and veggies, all wrapped in lavash bread.
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January 5, 2024A delicious, 90-second, gluten-free cinnamon roll recipe—and no baking required!
December 22, 2023Everyone knows gingerbread cookies—but have you tried gingerbread ice cream? Turns out, the flavors are just as good cold as they are warm!
December 22, 2023In our Lifeforce review, we took a critical look at the quality and price of their diagnostic test and supplements, arriving at a grade of...
December 21, 2023A gluten-free take on the classic gingerbread loaf—with a fraction of the calories and sugar.
December 21, 2023Many people use hydrogen peroxide for oral care—but is it safe? And does it actually work?
December 21, 2023Who needs Spotify Wrapped when you have TNI Wrapped? Check out the 12 favorite things our team tried in 2023.
December 20, 20232024 is the year of upcycled food, little luxuries, buckwheat everything, full-body skincare, hot-cold therapy, and more!
December 20, 2023Check out these 11 foods to add to your New Year's shopping list for a healthier body and brain.
December 20, 2023Many people wonder whether they should take an vitamin B complex supplement or just vitamin B12. The short (and annoying) answer is: it depends.
December 20, 2023Everyone loves that fresh and minty feeling after mouthwash—but can it actually be bad for you?
December 19, 2023Making a protein shake sounds like an easy task—but there are plenty of ways to make it even better.
December 19, 2023Not everyone loves to take over-the-counter allergy meds—so can vitamin C help, instead?
December 19, 2023A nutrient-loaded, protein-packed take on the classic hot chocolate.
December 18, 2023Emergen-C is well-known for its cold-fighting potential—but does it really work?
December 18, 2023From alcohol to menthol to essential oils, there are plenty of ingredients in mouthwashes that burn—and many that don't.
December 16, 2023Meal replacement shakes are designed to be a complete source of nutrition—but are they actually healthy?
December 16, 2023With under 130 calories and 16 grams of sugar, this healthy peppermint mocha can't be beat.
December 14, 2023You may have heard that some of the best foods to get more vitamin C are citrus fruits like oranges. But how much vitamin C is actually in an orange?
December 14, 2023Our copycat Chick-fil-A peppermint milkshake contains healthier ingredients, much less sugar, and loads of protein—you can even eat it for breakfast!
December 13, 2023Using mouthwash may seem like a pretty simple activity—but how you use mouthwash most effectively depends on what you use it for, what ingredients it includes, and whether or not you use fluoride toothpaste.
December 12, 2023In this article, we'll cover everything from what causes acne in the first place to the skincare benefits of vitamin C and how to use (and not use) vitamin C topical serums for acne.
December 7, 2023In this article, we'll explain exactly why these two topicals belong in your skincare arsenal, what they do, and the best ways to incorporate them into your routine.
December 6, 2023With warm and earthy spices, sweet carrots, hearty oats, and a bit of creaminess, this carrot cake baked oatmeal recipe gives you all the flavors of carrot cake for a fraction of the calories, sugar, and time.
December 5, 2023Grab your shaker bottle and favorite protein powder, because we're about to make protein shakes exciting again with this collection of tips and tricks for mixing up your protein powder routine.
December 1, 2023With customizable ingredients and only about 30 minutes of prep and cook time, these healthy freezer breakfast sandwiches are simple, delicious, and easy to make.
November 28, 2023When is the best time to use mouthwash? Before or after brushing, after each meal and/or before bed? We've got you covered in this easy guide.
November 28, 2023We’ll cover (almost) everything about protein powder: its health benefits, how much protein to eat daily, and the types of protein powders.
November 27, 2023If you or your child accidentally consumed mouthwash, here’s everything you need to know about the potential symptoms of mouthwash overdose, when to call a doctor, tips for using mouthwash safely, and the top ingredients that are toxic when ingested.
November 26, 2023In this article, we’ll give you all the information you need––if it works, how it works, and the results you can expect––to decide whether or not you should add vitamin C to your supplement lineup to boost your energy levels.
November 23, 2023In this article, we'll explain how to figure out the total amount of protein you need per day to reach your goals. This will help inform how much protein powder you need to reach your total protein intake.
November 22, 2023Here we take a closer look at how B vitamins may improve health, along with potential side effects and dosage recommendations.
November 21, 2023If you're looking to improve your overall health with nutritionally dense, vitamin-C-rich foods, check out our list of 15 healthy foods high in vitamin C.
November 17, 2023No one likes standing around all day waiting for pumpkin cheesecake to bake, so our quick blended-and-chilled version is the perfect alternative.
November 17, 2023Let's take a closer look at how vitamins B1, B6, and B12 can promote healthy nerve function.
November 16, 2023In this article, we’ll dive into all the facts about whether or not you can overdose on B vitamin supplements—and how to safely take them to get the benefits without the downsides.
November 15, 2023For this healthy homemade chicken pot pie, we created a simple recipe that doesn’t require getting out the rolling pin or making your own pie crust.
November 14, 2023In this article, we'll give you our best advice on when to take vitamin C supplements to see the best results, along with a quick rundown of why you would even want to take vitamin C in the first place.
November 14, 2023In this article, we’ll give you the scoop on everything you need to know about the benefits of vitamin C for your health, what can happen if you’re not getting enough, the best sources, and how much to take to get the most out of this essential vitamin.
November 12, 2023We aren’t lying when we say that beans are a magical fruit. In fact, we would go so far as to say that black beans are the philosopher's stone of legumes—able to turn any average dish into a delicious, fibrous, and protein-packed meal.
November 10, 2023If you’ve ever been confused about which foods are high in B vitamins, we’ve got you covered (hint: animal foods are the best source, but some plants like beans and leafy greens will also get you there).
November 10, 2023If you can get past the ick factor, snail slime might just be your newest skincare addiction for helping with dryness, acne, anti-aging, and more—let’s take a deeper dive into these purported benefits and learn how to use snail mucin in your skincare routine.
November 10, 2023In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about constipation and how to treat it by taking magnesium, including how magnesium works, the types available, and more.
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