Michele Ross

Healthy Drinks

These 2 Beverages Are Rich in Chlorogenic Acid, a Potent Anti-Inflammatory Agent Known To Help Stave Off Chronic Illness

Drinking more of these beverage options is one of the easiest way to boost your longevity.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Eating Tips

‘I’m a Functional Medicine Expert, and These Are the 3 Core Nutrient Deficiencies I See Most Often’

Fact: As many as 75 percent of Americans aren’t getting enough magnesium.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Eating Tips

Is Morning the Ideal Time of Day To Poop for a Healthy Digestive System? Here’s What a Gastro Says

Many of us may pass bowel movements shortly after waking up in the morning, day in and day out, like clockwork. But is this timing ideal?

by Michele Ross

Healthy Eating Tips

How a Food Tour of Israel Made My Heart Break from Nostalgia—And Mended It Again

A little balagan can be a good thing after all, whether from a full tummy, tears, a trip down memory lane—or all three.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Drinks

Coffee Irritating Your Stomach? You’re Likely Drinking It Too Fast, Says an RD

"A series of smaller sips essentially triggers the brain that you're drinking a liquid, telling it to get ready to absorb any nutrients in that liquid.”

by Michele Ross

Healthy Drinks

‘I’m an RD, and the Assumption That Mixing Different Types of Alcohol Will Give You a Worse Hangover Is a Complete Myth’

Skip the 'beer before liquor' mantra—what we should be most mindful of is how *much* we're drinking.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Drinks

Okay, Really: Can the Trace Amounts of Caffeine in Decaf Coffee or Tea Keep Me Awake at Night?

We know they're not entirely caffeine-free, but can these trace amounts still have an impact on your quality of sleep and energy levels?

by Michele Ross

Healthy Eating Tips

For the Sleep of Your Dreams, Understanding the (Very) Different Ways That Melatonin and Magnesium Impact Your Circadian Rhythm Is Key

Plus what to focus on if you *actually* have insomnia.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Drinks

Moon Milk Is an Ayurvedic Staple for Getting More Restful Sleep—Here’s How To Make It With Just 3 Ingredients

According to a clinical Ayurvedic practitioner, warm milk is both heavy and moist, which are "two qualities that ground the Vata dosha."

by Michele Ross

Healthy Eating Tips

Here’s How Your Body Is Telling You You’re Not Getting Enough Vitamin K

It's one of the top nutrients for maintaining strong bones and a healthy heart.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Cooking

3 Antioxidant-Rich Recipes Packed with Cardamom, a Delicious Spice Known To Help Fight Inflammation

If you're a fan of chai tea, you know how deeply delicious it is.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Eating Tips

Do Different Types of Kale Pack the Same Nutrients?

Plus how to cook with each type of kale so you get the most flavorful, nutrient-dense dishes.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Breakfast Recipes

These RD-Approved Garlic Cheddar Biscuits Are the Coziest Winter Breakfast (and They Take 10 Minutes To Prep)

This recipe was developed as a nutrient-rich dupe for the bites you’ll find at the likes of Red Lobster.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Breakfast Recipes

This High-Protein Coffee Skillet Monkey Bread Recipe Is the Coziest Breakfast We’ve Made All Year

This cinnamon-scented pastry is packed with health benefits.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Eating Tips

Arabinoxylans Are a Form of Fiber Key for Gut and Heart Health, and There’s Only One Food Group You Need To Eat To Get More Into Your Diet

“Much like other forms of fiber, arabinoxylans appear to be prebiotic, which means that they enhance the growth of beneficial gut microbes and improve human health."

by Michele Ross

Healthy Drinks

I Drank Kefir Soda Daily for 12 Days, and It Completely Reset My Digestive System and Regularity

This stuff is constipation's worst enemy—in the best way possible.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Drinks

Think You May Be Intolerant of (or Allergic to) Alcohol? Here’s What an Immunologist Wants You To Know

For starters, the doctor mentions that alcohol allergy isn’t really a thing.

by Michele Ross

Winter Skin Care

A Dermatologist and a Dietitian Swear By This Gut-Friendly Superfood for Preventing Eczema Flares

Bonus: It's delicious.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Eating Tips

‘I’m an RD and CPT, and This Is the Ideal Amount of Protein You Should Have at Each Meal’

Plus three delicious meal ideas that will help you meet your protein needs at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

by Michele Ross

Skin-Care Tips

Tartaric Acid Exfoliates, Protects, and Moisturizes Skin at the Same Time—And Will Make the Rest of Your Products Work Even Better

Who doesn't love an ingredient that gives you extra bang for your buck?

by Michele Ross

Healthy Eating Tips

What’s the Best Time of Day To Eat Probiotic-Rich Foods (Or Take Probiotic Supplements) To Maximize Gut Benefits?

Take care to note that there is a *very* different time of day recommended to those with a sensitive stomach.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Eating Tips

The 7 Best Brain Health-Boosting Foods To Buy at Trader Joe’s, According to an RD

You bet dark chocolate made the cut.

by Michele Ross

Makeup Tips

If Lip Gloss and Lip Balm Had a Baby, It Would Be One of These Buzzy (and Ultra-Hydrating) New ‘Blosses’

They deliver lip-nourishing shine every time.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Eating Tips

5 Fruits That Research Has Shown Will Help You Sleep

Per a 2013 clinical crossover study in healthy volunteers, researchers found that those who ate pineapple had a 266 percent increase in melatonin levels.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Lunch Recipes

Healthy Lunch in 5 Minutes? Try This RD’s Easy Avocado White Bean Sandwich Recipe—It Packs 22 Grams of Plant-Based Protein

Think you'll never get enough protein if you eat plant-based? This recipe will convince you otherwise.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Drinks

Just Me, or Is Hot Coffee More Likely To Make You Have To Poop Than Iced? We Asked a Gastro

Welcome to warm coffee season, fam.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Breakfast Recipes

Every Ingredient in This Nutritional Psychiatrist’s Cherry Chocolate Smoothie Is Linked To Boosting Your Mood—And Your Sleep

It's packed with magnesium, fiber, zinc, B vitamins, protein, and omega-3s.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Snack Ideas

‘Healthified’ Candies and Desserts Can Cause Digestive Issues, According to an RD—Here’s What You Need To Know

TL;DR: Just eat some real ice cream or gummy bears... because the diarrea you can get from sugar alcohols isn't worth it.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Drinks

Here’s How Long It Actually Takes for the Caffeine in That Cup of Coffee To Kick In—And How To Make It Hit Faster

Proceed with caution, folks.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Eating Tips

5 Heart- and Gut-Friendly Fall Trader Joe’s Foods To Stock Up on This Season (Before They Fly Off the Shelves)

Their spiced Harvest Blend Herbal Tea is *so* rich in longevity-boosting polyphenols and antioxidants.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Eating Tips

Eating More of This Amino Acid Will Help You Get the Highest-Quality Sleep Possible

It helps the brain calm down and relax so you're better able to wind down to sleep.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Drinks

Why You Should Add a Pinch of Baking Soda to Your Coffee if You Have a Sensitive Stomach

When it comes to coffee and gut health, applying basic chemistry can be hugely helpful.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Eating Tips

3 Fermented Korean Condiments With Massive Gut Health Benefits (and How an RD Loves To Use Them)

“My mom serves Korean cucumber spears, radicchio, and grape tomatoes with cho gochujang for dipping."

by Michele Ross

Healthy Breakfast Recipes

You’re Only 5 Minutes Away From These Gut-Friendly Cinnamon-Spiced Sourdough Waffles

Petition to make Wednesday waffles a thing.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Eating Tips

5 Foods That Pack Resveratrol, an Antioxidant That May Promote Longevity (Spoiler: Red Wine Is Included)

If you like dark chocolate, we have great news.

by Michele Ross

Food and Nutrition

How Chef and Cookbook Author Zoe Adjonyoh Is Changing the Narrative Around West African Cuisine

“There’s so much power in the act of picking an item off a shelf."

by Michele Ross

Healthy Eating Tips

‘I’m a Gastroenterologist, and This Is the Best (and Worst) Sleep Position for Smooth Digestion’

There's certainly no one-size-fits-all approach to sleeping for digestion, but if you have GERD or another GI issue, this advice may be particularly important.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Eating Tips

L-Arginine Boosts Circulation and Helps Your Body Build Protein—These Are the Top 5 Food Sources

Getting enough L-arginine in your diet is a key part of maintaining cardiovascular health.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Cooking

‘I Never Felt Connected to My Jewish Heritage—Until I Rediscovered It Through Food Halfway Across the World’

"Somehow, I felt that I won the Jewish jackpot, at least where food was concerned."

by Michele Ross

Healthy Drinks

4 Drink Habits That Will *Seriously* Improve Your Sleep Quality

Ever wondered what time of day a dietitian says you should stop consuming caffeine for the most restful sleep? It's here.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Eating Tips

Before You Stock up on Supergreen Powders, Know That They Lack One Nutrient That’s Hugely Important for Gut and Heart Health

"For this reason, while supergreen powders do have their merits, I would not say they are the best option if an individual is looking for help...

by Michele Ross

Healthy Drinks

‘I’m a Dentist, and Here’s Why You Should Never Brush Your Teeth Right After Drinking Coffee’

Plus how to keep your teeth as pearly white as possible—even if you consider coffee drinking an extreme sport.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Drinks

This Green Tea Pineapple Smoothie Is Packed With Brain-Boosting Catechins, a Powerful Antioxidant That Promotes Healthy Aging

Less oxidative stress, stronger immune defenses, and thriving gut health all point in one direction: to a cleaner bill of health for years to come.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Eating Tips

7 Foods Rich in Luteolin, the Brain-Boosting Flavonoid Linked to Combating Inflammation and Anxiety

“Luteolin is associated with a reduction in brain fog, reduced stress and symptoms of anxiety, improved memory, and reduced risk of cognitive decline."

by Michele Ross

Healthy Drinks

What’s the Best Beverage for Boosting Your Gut Health? We Asked an RD

TL; DR: It's all about diversity.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Eating Tips

3 ‘Rules’ About Eating for Better Sleep That You Can Definitely Ignore

The sooner you stop believing these myths, the better sleep you'll have.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Breakfast Recipes

These High-Protein Cinnamon Toast Crunch Blondies Are My New Favorite Breakfast

They're super rich in fiber, too.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Eating Tips

‘I’m a Nutritional Psychiatrist, and This Is the Brain-Friendly Herb I Always Recommend Eating for Boosting Focus and Mental Energy’

This herb is packed with luteolin, an all-star antioxidant that works wonders on brain fog.

by Michele Ross

Healthy Drinks

What a Derm and a Dietitian *Really* Think About Hailey Bieber’s $17 ‘Skin-Supporting’ Erewhon Smoothie

We were honestly pretty surprised at their take.

by Michele Ross

Skin-Care Tips

‘Retinal’ Works Faster and Better Than Retinol—So Why Isn’t It In Your Routine Yet?

It's the strongest retinoid you can get without a prescription.

by Michele Ross