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There comes a time in every long-distance runner’s life when they, begrudgingly, have to run a fast and short 5K race. As a running coach and marathoner, I tend to avoid these like the plague, but when I got the opportunity to run the BAA 5K during Boston Marathon weekend, I couldn’t say no. However, I was coming off a knee injury and needed a shoe that would support my joints for my first race back—that’s where the Adidas Adizero EVO SL sneakers come in.  Adidas Adizero EVO SL Adidas These cushioned running shoes are everything a runner (and walker)…

‌RD Recipe Faves‌ is a menu of go-to meals from the kitchens of a Registered Dietician and a nutritionist foodie. Each recipe comes with essential nutrition info and everything you need to make the perfect dish. ‌Kristen Lorenz‌ is a Registered Dietician and owner of Kristen Lorenz Nutrition. She has over 17 years of experience teaching people how to eat and feel comfortable in their bodies and around food. ‌Kirsten Nunez‌ is an author and food and lifestyle content creator with an M.S. in Nutrition and a B.S. in Dietetics. Many of her best recipes and other creations can be…

Coffee is going viral for weight loss again, but not for the bulletproof trend you might have heard about in years past. This time, TikTokers claim that the so-called “coffee loophole” — adding spices and other supplements to your coffee and drinking it within seven seconds of feeling hunger pangs — can suppress your appetite and help you shed unwanted weight. This is hardly the first time coffee has made headlines for its purported weight loss benefits. Studies have linked regular java consumption to weight management support in women due to caffeine’s metabolism-boosting effects. But claims that adding spices and condiments, like…

In This Article If you’ve ever woken up with a dry mouth, bad breath or a throat that feels like sandpaper, you might be breathing through your mouth at night — and it’s not doing you any favors. Enter mouth taping, the buzzy sleep hack that claims to help you breathe better, snore less and wake up feeling more refreshed. It might sound strange, but there’s some real science behind the benefits of nasal breathing and why keeping your mouth shut while you snooze could be a game-changer. Curious? Let’s break it down. Mouth taping is the practice of taping…

In This Article Is fluoride toothpaste bad for you? It’s a question that sparks a lot of debate and confusion. On one hand, fluoride is celebrated as a hero in the fight against cavities; on the other, it’s sometimes painted as a toxic substance. So, what’s the real story? Let’s cut through the noise, explore the benefits and risks and help you decide what’s best for your teeth and overall health. Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent cavities and strengthens bones. It’s naturally found in soil, water, plants and some foods, although usually in pretty low levels, according to…

In This Article It seems like there’s a beverage for everything these days: cherry juice mocktails for sleep, lemon-cayenne “detox” drinks, apple cider vinegar for…basically everything, according to social media. And lately, influencers have been singing the praises of something called a cortisol cocktail (sometimes called an adrenal cocktail) for stress and weight management. We asked an endocrinologist and a registered dietitian to weigh in on whether these drinks are worth the hype. What Is a Cortisol Cocktail? The recipe might vary a bit based on whom you ask, but a cortisol or adrenal cocktail is a beverage typically made…

In This Article It’s no secret that protein is important. But does it matter where it comes from? Products like protein powders, bars, shakes and even protein-infused waters often tout themselves as a convenient way to get more of the macronutrient. And indeed, they can be useful for some people, some of the time, according to experts. That said, they’re not the same thing as protein from food. Why Is Protein Important? There’s a reason protein is sometimes referred to as the building block of life: It has a ‌lot‌ of vital jobs. “Protein is your body’s superhero,” says Marjorie…

In This Article If you’re trying to up your intake of leafy plants, you might want to look to the ocean. Sea vegetables like seaweed and other edible aquatic plants like nori, kombu, dulse and sea moss are touted as a sustainable source of protein and nutrition. And they have a unique umami flavor you won’t find from most plants grown on land. Best of all, they’re easy to incorporate into meals like salads, soups, grain bowls and even dips. Here’s the breakdown on the potential benefits and risks of sea veggies, the different types to know and tips on…

In This Article In the mood for a big, juicy…heart? How about a perfectly cooked liver or kidney? Organ meats might not be on your culinary radar quite yet if you don’t come from a culture that routinely eats them. But that could soon change. They’ve gotten more popular at farm-to-table restaurants in recent years, and some experts predict that more of us might be cooking these unconventional cuts at home in the near future. Here’s why, plus everything to know to get started with organ meats, including their pros and cons, a buying guide and how to cook with…

In This Article Next time you wake up with a stuffy nose and you head to the drugstore for an over-the-counter cold medication, you may want to check the ingredient list. If you pick a product containing phenylephrine, a common nasal decongestant, you might not get much relief. In fact, the FDA announced in November 2024 that it wants to pull oral phenylephrine from store shelves because it’s ineffective. “An FDA advisory panel recently concluded that the standard oral dose of phenylephrine is no better than taking a placebo when treating nasal congestion,” says Jacqueline H. Cleary, PharmD, associate professor…