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But is it really worth it to drink your bananas instead of eating them? Here’s what you oughta know. How Healthy Is Banana Milk? Amazon In terms of nutrition, Mooala Bananamilk boasts just60 calories and 3 grams of fatper one-cup serving. Banana milk falls short when it comes to fiber as well. And need not forget about the drink’s vitamin D content and in some cases, lack thereof. Almond Breeze Almond-Banana Blend So Should You Add Banana Milk to Your Diet?...

Experts explain the many benefits of bee propolis, a popular K-beauty ingredient that’s sweeping the skin-care aisle. The latest ingredient everyone is talking about? Bee glue which, no, isn’t honey. Getty Images - Design: Alex Sandoval What Is Bee Propolis? It’s unique in that it’s packed and I meanpacked with a variety of minerals and nutrients. First and foremost, propolis has great antioxidant properties, according to Dr. Gmyrek. Sephora In fact, arecent studyfound that propolis can help block the degradation of collagen because of exposure toUV light....

The B vitamin does so much more behind the scenes than you may realize. (Remember, its rare to be deficient in this B vitamin.) Still, its not a myth thatbiotin cansupportyour hair, nails, or skinin its current state. Photo:Adobe Stock Is Biotin Actually Good For Hair Growth? And the B vitamin can be incredibly helpful for those who dont have sufficient stores of it. One2016 studyfound that 38% of women who experienced hair loss had biotin deficiency....

If blue smoothie bowls are taking over your Insta feed, you’re not alone. Find out what’s turning your food blue, and if you should start eating it, too. So, what is Blue Majik, exactly? Photo: Instagram/@purely_elizabeth. First, Blue Majik is used as a common noun. But it’s actually a branded powder product that is claimed to be a unique spirulina extract. Blue Majik is pricey-$61 for 50 grams on Amazon-but the appeal is clear....

The latest once-niche nutrition tactic to make it into the mainstream? Carb cycling, which includes customizing a plan for when you eat carbs in relation to your training program. What Is Carb Cycling? Generally, carb cycling revolves around a person’s training schedule. “There are usually several high-carb, medium-carb, and low-carb days cycled throughout the week.” So why follow a carb cycling plan? Who Should Try Carb Cycling? For those more interested in weight control orfat loss, carb cycling can also make sense....

Sure, you know about CBD and THC, but what about CBN? Meet the cannabinoid stealing the spotlight for its sleep-inducing, anxiety-reducing potential. The green boom is here to stay, and it looks like this health-centric trend is anythingbuta trend. Photo: Getty Images / Jo Imperio learning and memory, sleep, pain control, eating, among others), according toHarvard Health Publishing. What Is CBN? Simply put: When the THC molecule ages, it can break down and become CBN....

This summer squash is stocked with nutrients that benefit both your body and mind. But what about chayote squash? Ahead, dive into the benefits of eating chayote and how to prepare this fruit. Chayote Nutrition Facts Chayote contains essential vitamins and minerals and filling fiber. It’s also low in calories, carbs, and fat. Its nutrient makeup allows it to fit comfortably within various diets. Benefits of Chayote Research suggests that eating chayote may have several potent health benefits....

Plus, exactly how to respond with grace if you accidentally deadname someone. The term “deadname” may sound like the name for a Grateful Dead cover band. Put simply, it’s the name they no longer use. Photo: Alex Sandoval It seems easy enough to understand. What Is Deadnaming? As a refresher: Both coming out and transitioning mean different things based on who is doing the defining. Someone’s deadname is simply a name somebody no longer uses or feels affirmed by....

If you’re uncomfortable with needles, you may be hesitant to try acupuncture. But what if it was possible to reap similar rewards (e.g. stress relief)withoutgetting poked and prodded with thin needles. Photo: Getty Images Enter: ear seeding. A punch in of acupressure (i.e. But simply pressing a random spot in your ear isn’t necessarily going to leave you feeling better. WTHN, Shari Auth So how does it work? That answer, ahead plus, all about the potential benefits (and risks) of ear seeding....

Yes, collagen is the most abundant structural protein in your skin, but it doesn’t work alone. What Is Elastin? Elastin is a proteinthat gives skin and other tissues and organs throughout your body elasticity. Photo: Getty Images - Design: Alex Sandoval Both are found within theextracellular matrix, aka the material between cells that consists largely of proteins. Elastin is1000 times moreflexible than collagen, meaning elastin can stretch and recoil like a Slinky....

Do you ever feel like your brain just isn’t doing what it’s, err, supposed to? Maybe you stare at your calendar for minutes only tostillstruggle with planning your day. These scenarios are examples of a real phenomenon known as executive dysfunction, and it can happen to anyone. Photo: Getty Images What Is Executive Function? to make it understand executivedysfunction, you must first understand executive function. Say a deadline is unexpectedly moved up at work....

Is eating ghee actually beneficial, or is the ingredient just fancy butter? Everything you’re gonna wanna know, here. But you may have some lingering skepticism about the potentialhealth benefitsof adding the spread to your meals. Photo: Getty Images. This makes sense, as ghee is basically a fancier term for butter…right? Well, not exactly. What Is Ghee? In a way, itisbutter except all of the milk and water solids have been cooked off....

What Is Heart Rate Variability? Heart ratea measure of how many times your heart beats per minuteis commonly used to measure your cardiovascular exertion. “Your HRV should be high because, in healthy individuals, the variation of heartbeats is chaotic. Photo: martin-dm/Getty Images The more fixed the time is between beats, the more prone to disease you are.” “They’re dynamic, they can adapt to where the ball goes. You want your heart to be similarly adaptable....