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Are Those Squiggly White Things in Your Berries Actually Worms?

And does soaking your fruit actually get them out? Here’s what an expert says.
Vary good

5 Ways to Break Out of a Food Rut and Get Excited About Your Meals Again

If you’ve been feeling meh about your menu, try these tiny, tasty tweaks.

24 Tasty, High-Protein Snacks to Keep Your Energy Up

For whenever hunger strikes.

Can What You Eat Really Reduce Your Dementia Risk?

Here’s what food can and can’t do for your most important organ.
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7 Ways to Actually Improve Your Gut Health

No gimmicks, supplements, or special diets necessary.
Under the microscope

‘Gut-Healing’ Probiotic Supplements Are Everywhere Right Now. Here’s What the Science Says

Researchers are excited about these beneficial bugs—but there are a ton of unknowns once you stuff them into a pill.

5 Foods You Should Really Avoid Before Working Out

Unless you’re into nausea, heartburn, and sudden poops.

There Are So Many Meal Kit Options. Here Are the Ones Actually Worth Trying

Ignore the IG ads and podcast promos—these are the very best.

Cucumbers, Peppers, and a Bunch of Other Veggies Were Just Recalled Due to Listeria Concerns

Walmart, Aldi, Kroger, and other stores across 18 states are affected.

Here’s What Team USA Athletes Will Be Eating at the Paris Games

They can dine on baguettes and bourguignon in the Olympic Village—or have custom meals delivered right to their venue.

All the Ways Eating Beets Can Support Your Muscles, Gut, and Heart Health

Who ever thought you could supercharge your workout with a bowl of borscht?

23 Prebiotic-Rich Foods to Eat for a Happier, Healthier Gut

These nutrients are key to balancing your microbiome.

The 13 Best Protein Powders in 2024, According to Experts

Dietitian-approved options that’ll give your smoothies, shakes, and baked goods a boost.

A TikToker Says Her Boyfriend’s ‘Gross’ Swig of Olipop Led to a Disturbing Discovery

The prebiotic soda company says it is investigating the incident.

How to Pick a Watermelon That’s Sweet, Juicy, and Not a Complete Waste of Your Time

Allow us to introduce you to the “look, lift, and turn” method.

What’s the Deal With Raw Milk—And Is It Safe to Drink?

The question has become even more serious amid the multistate bird flu outbreak.
Fare well

How to Maintain Some Semblance of a Health Routine on Vacation

Yes, letting loose is the whole point, but you still want to feel good on your trip—and when you get home.

Starbucks Now Has Its Own Fruity Energy Drink—And It Contains Half Your RDA of Caffeine

I bravely tried one (for science!)—and asked an expert if consuming these regularly is a good idea.

Is It Safe to Eat Runny Eggs Right Now or Are You Risking Bird Flu?

There are still lots of unknowns, but here’s what an expert thinks.

The Super Easy Way to Add a Bunch of Protein to Any Cereal

If your go-to bowl leaves you famished an hour later, try this.

This Chia Pudding Hack Gets You a Fiber-Rich Breakfast in 5 Minutes

It has more than 400,000 views on TikTok—and rightfully so.

Cucumbers Linked to Salmonella Could Pose ‘Serious Adverse Health Consequences or Death’

They were discovered during an ongoing investigation into a recent outbreak of nearly 200 illnesses across 28 states.

The FDA Just Recalled Oysters and Clams Linked to Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning

At least six states might be affected—and you don’t want to mess with this serious illness.