1. Green Smoothie 2.0 In a blender, combine 1 frozen banana, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 to 2 tsp honey, and 1 to 2 tsp matcha, and puree until smooth. 2. Matcha Fro-Yo Pops Mix matcha powder with plain yogurt and a drizzle of honey, and freeze in popsicle molds. 3. Matcha LatteCombine 1 tsp matcha powder with 2 oz hot water in a mug. Pour 6 oz steamed milk of your choice over matcha mixture....

Most people know when they have shin splints, but very few—experts included—know what they are. Most doctors prefer the terms tendinitis, or periostitis, though they can’t say for certain which of those terms, if either, actually describes the condition. Some say shin splints are the start of a stress fracture. Others contend they are a muscle irritation. Still others think they are an irritation of the tendon that attaches muscle to the bone....

Of course you would. We’re talking about your breast density number—and a growing number of proposed bills, new legislation, and advocates across the country are doing everything they can to make sure your doctor is required by law to tell you how dense your breasts are. Just like your blood pressure and your BMI, your breast density is a number you should know. Why breast density mattersA normal breast is composed of fat and glandular tissue, and what percentage you have of each is determined by genetics....

Scientists, who once thought the food and mood link was as far-fetched as alien abductions, have changed their minds. Today there’s plenty of research on the mind-altering effects of caffeine and alcohol. Studies on that nutritional evildoer, fat, have found that it can help you sleep, make you calm, and even ease your perception of pain. And according to one study, you shouldn’t save chicken soup for the sniffles: Rats who had some slept better and were more agile....

Back up: What is vitamin D, and why is it so important? Your body creates vitamin D on its own after being exposed to sunlight. It helps the body absorb calcium, one of the main building blocks of bones. If you’re low on D, then you’re at increased risk for bone diseases like osteoporosis. Evidence continues to mount that vitamin D also helps to regulate the immune system, lower blood pressure, protect against depression, and reduce risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and several kinds of cancer....

Workout: Warm up by walking for 5 minutes at a moderate pace. Do each strength interval exercise for 30 seconds. Recover between each move by walking for 30 seconds. Complete this six-move circuit 4 times for a 20-minute workout. As you build endurance, do each strength interval exercise for 60 seconds. Recover between each move by walking for 60 seconds. Complete this six-move circuit 2 times for a total of 2....

“Coconut oil is comprised of a unique combination of natural fats, which makes it useful in treating the skin,” explains Joshua Zeichner, M.D., director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. These fatty acids include linoleic acid (which can be beneficial for acne-prone skin) and up to 50% lauric acid (which is hydrating and antimicrobial), he says. Studies show that coconut oil—which is extracted from the meat of mature coconuts—may improve skin barrier function and repair, has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, fights the signs of skin aging, and makes an effective moisturizer, per a 2018 review of research published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences....

To prove it, we share 35 Paleo recipes from star food bloggers for every meal that don’t include any meat (or potatoes, of course) at all. Breakfast 1. Eggs in a Basket 2. Raisin Nut Crunch Cereal 3. Broiled Grapefruit 4. Paleo Blueberry Pie Smoothie 5. Paleo Pancakes 6. Chia and Almond Pudding Parfait 7. Portobello Potato Pancakes (above) 8. Eggs in Avocado Boat 9. Paleo Pumpkin Cranberry Granola 10....

Sunscreen Why it’s a big deal: Sun exposure is the number one cause of premature aging, Diaz says. Ultraviolet light speeds the formation of lines, wrinkles, and sun spots, a double whammy since sun-induced damage hampers skin’s ability to repair itself, too, he adds. “SPF is all we have, other then clothing, to protect our skin from the sun’s aging effects—and skin cancer,” says Ruth Tedaldi, MD, a Boston-based dermatologist....

found that dieters who ate five servings of whole grains daily for 12 weeks lost twice as much stomach fat as those who ate refined carbs. The researchers credit the higher fiber in whole grains for the significant reduction in belly fat. Blueberries Overweight rats fed the human equivalent of 1 cup of blueberries a day stored less belly fat than those that didn’t eat them, reports a University of Michigan study....

But which are the absolute cleanest? After scrutinizing countless labels, we’ve settled on 5 boxed mac and cheeses that make clean comfort food a delicious reality—no matter your dietary restrictions. Check them out, then try one of these 10 ways to dress up boxed mac & cheese. Horizon Organic Macaroni & Mild Cheddar Cheese For that classic mac and cheese taste without the crap, this pick from Horizon wins our clean seal of approval....

Medical studies in the early 1960s determined that soy was an excellent source of protein and could make a good meat replacement for vegetarians and omnivores alike. By the 1990s, research showed soy might be the answer to all our health problems—a potential cure for obesity, heart disease, and cancer, among other things. The logic seemed obvious: Asian populations are less obese, have lower rates of heart disease, and report fewer cases of breast cancer than people in the United States....

Here’s what you actually need to know about bacon and cancer, plus how to indulge your craving for the beloved crispy pork strips in a smarter way. Your actual risk for getting cancer from bacon is pretty small. ICYMI, just because bacon was placed in the same class of carcinogens as cigarettes doesn’t actually mean that the two are equally dangerous. Far from it. The World Health Organization ranks carcinogens based on the amount of available evidence linking a substance to cancer—not the amount that the substance actually ups your cancer risk....

Apples Coming soon to supermarkets: Arctic Granny and Arctic Golden, both genetically modified to prevent browning when cut, and the first GMO apples to gain USDA approval. Skip the Frankenfood and go organic. Conventionally grown apples top the Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty Dozen” of pesticide-laden offenders. And, no, according to studies, the chemicals don’t just wash off. Carrotscarrots Like all root crops, draw water and nutrients from the soil to feed the plant, a trait that also renders them susceptible to pesticide contamination....

And remember, smart eating is essential, too. If you have a layer of fat in that region, as opposed to untoned muscles, all the oblique exercises in the world won’t firm it up. You’ll have to lose the extra weight as well. Seated Knee Drop: Sit back on your hipbones and place your hands on the floor behind you for balance. Bend your knees, press your ankles together, and lower your legs to the right....