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with Layla Sade

If you want to increase your intake of vitamin B12, put down that bottle of vitamins! Unless you have a diagnosed vitamin or mineral deficiency, nutritional needs are best met with food, not supplements.What is vitamin B12?Also known as cobalamin, vitamin B12 is a necessary vitamin that aids in many essential body functions. It’s a water-soluble vitamin that’s absorbed in your stomach and then makes its way to your blood and cells. While this vitamin isn’t something that your body...

There are some foods in the produce section whose health halo glows brightly. Kale, spinach, and avocados, for example, are all well-known for their many nutritional benefits. But what about mushrooms? Are they good for you? Most grocery stores stock not just one variety, but several including white, cremini, portobello, and shiitake. Yet even with all these different types, the health benefits of mushrooms aren’t as widely talked about as some of their more colorful...

The foods you eat can make or break everything from your work and productivity to your mental state and physical health. To boost your mood and brain energy levels, put these 35 foods on your grocery list:Complex carbs1. Pumpkin seeds2. Apples3. Chickpeas4. Strawberries5. OatmealComplex carbs pack in more nutrients than simple carbs and, due to their higher fiber content, take longer to break down. They also help stabilize blood sugar levels, which can stabilize your mood. Fluctuations in blood...

In an ideal world, we would all eat a hearty, healthy dinner and then a few hours later, we would curl up in bed and sleep all night, our stomachs perfectly full until the next day. The reality is more complicated. Whether we stay up later than we should, eat a small dinner or we’re hungry without a good reason (it happens), a lot of us end up craving a bedtime snack. What you choose to eat before bed could impact your weight over time, along with your ability to sleep soundly.So if you...