The Donald Dungan Library in Costa Mesa is hosting a series of events aimed at promoting healthy eating and food literacy. Organized by the Irvine-based organization Partners4Wellness, these events focus on empowering individuals with the knowledge to make healthier food choices. Health educator Isabella Smith led a session last month where participants learned how to…

Eating the right food can help you poop. Have flax seeds to get relief from constipation, which is a problem with passing stool. Flax seeds, the small, oval-shaped seeds with a hard, shiny shell, have been in the spotlight for a while. Thanks to their health benefits, they have become a part of many people’s…

Michael S. Fenster, MD, FACC, FSCA&I, FRSM, MAINE, PEMBA — the cardiologist and professional chef better known as Chef Dr. Mike — joins the show to talk about a healthy diet and the importance of nutrition in primary care. For more from Chef Dr. Mike, check out his deep dive on ultraprocessed foods and his…

Cycle syncing. Hormone balancing. Eating for your cycle. There’s no official (read: Scientific) name for the trend that’s regaining traction across the internet, but the message is simple: If you are a person who menstruates, you should be eating differently at each of the four phases of your cycle.  More often than not, the people…

Key Takeaways A gastroenterologist shares ways to add more fiber in your routine, even in your dessert. His top choice is nice cream, a plant-based dessert that’s packed with fiber. The ice cream alternative is completely customizable and requires no added sugar. If you have a sweet tooth (like me), chances are that dessert is…

Open this photo in gallery: Ultraprocessed food includes processed meats, ready-to-heat meals (e.g., frozen pizza, chicken nuggets), ready-to-eat breakfast cereals and many more.Getty Images/iStockphoto Save for later Increasingly, research has tied higher intakes of ultraprocessed foods to a heightened risk of several chronic diseases, as well as premature death, including cardiovascular disease-related death. Now, findings…

The nutritionist concluded by stating that including these foods can greatly boost hair health Healthy, lustrous hair is achieved not only through external care but also by eating a balanced diet. Foods rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals are essential for promoting the strength, growth and shine of hair. Consuming a well-balanced diet packed with essential nutrients…

Staying healthy in our later years has never been more important as we live longer – here experts reveal the most important dietary tweaks to make As people around the world live longer and longer, staying healthy into old age has never been more important. Scientists agree that sticking to a balanced diet in midlife…