Pop Quiz: What Superfood Is the Original Forbidden Fruit?

If your guess is 'apple,' you might be wrong. There's a centuries-old debate about this, but many historians and biblical scholars believe that pomegranates—not apples—are the Garden of Eden's true forbidden fruit.

Of course, no one knows for sure, but what we do know is that pomegranates, which date back to 2000 BC, are a nutritional powerhouse.

These jewel-like globes belong to an exclusive club of "super" fruits—i.e., foods that are exceptionally high in vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients.

For centuries, certain fruits have provided residents of their native habitats
with high levels of energy, and long, healthy lives. In recent years, scientists have been learning why these fruits seem to have superpowers.

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Always Tired? Your Thyroid May Be to Blame

Most of us never pay much attention to thyroid health until we begin to experience sneaky symptoms—your energy levels plunge, metabolism slows down, you lose muscle mass even while gaining weight, your hair begins to break and thin out, plus you're cold all the time. It's a veritable laundry list of health issues you definitely don't want to experience. To keep this master gland going strong, feed it with the right foods and key vitamins and minerals.

These 5 Hormones Matter the Most for Weight Loss

According to one hormone expert who has helped thousands of women overcome hormonal chaos, there are five hormones that play a key role in weight loss. Balancing these helps optimize your serotonin levels as well as your leptin and ghrelin function, the body's master hunger and satiety switches.

For a Healthier Gut, Eat More Tryptophan-Rich Foods

New research on tryptophan, famous for its mood-boosting effects, shows that this neurotransmitter plays an important role in microbiome health. And that's just one reason to make sure you are getting enough tryptophan—we have three more health benefits you'll want to know about.

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Did the pandemic put the kibosh on your fitness routine? Get advice from Olympic athletes, doctors, and sports medicine experts on how to safely return to an active lifestyle—and stay there. This free eBook, Emerge Stronger: Natural Medicine for Sports Prehab, Rehab and Performance, is brought to you by our friends at the Institute of Natural Medicine.

Download the August 2021 Issue of Better Nutrition

Our August issue is jam-packed with health and food tips, from cooking with fresh peaches to using essential oils to take away stress. Recipes include Granola Girl Ambrosia, Low-FODMAP Summer Salad, and Stuffed Pacific Cod with Almonds & Herbs.

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