Ah, the 1990s. But fast forward a few years, and you’ll see that the decade wasn’t always kind. Get ready for a serious wave of nostalgia. Shutterstock And for more, check out these15 Classic American Desserts That Deserve a Comeback. Kenny Rogers Roasters When country music star Kenny Rogers and former KFC CEO John Y. Sadly, the chain was short-lived. Shutterstock The first restaurant opened in 1991, andRoasters filed for bankruptcy in 1998....

They also lowered their glucose levels, potentially reducing their risk of future weight gain and diabetes, too. Need more incentive to add bananas to your meal plan? Theamazing things that happen when you eat bananaswill have you convinced. Shutterstock Catch Some Rays Want to shed that jelly belly? Think outside the gym. When moderate activity was added to the equation, that visceral fat loss jumped to a whopping 7.4%. Shutterstock...

And for more, check outWhat Happens to Your Body When You Drink a Smoothie Every Day. Yep, it’s a true triple-threat. Andginger has tons of health benefitsranging from aiding in digestion and even helping fight against cancer. Shutterstock Tofu Scramble Who needs eggs when you could create a delicious scramble out of tofu? Breakfast Pizza No matter how old you are, those pizza cravings still hit you. A way to get your pizza fix is by having it for breakfast withour recipe....

The carrot is a naturally sweet vegetable. So it makes perfect sense why carrots were frequently used when baking cakes in World War II. It still tastes absolutely delicious! Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That! For this carrot cupcake recipe, we even lightened up the cream cheese frosting. This cream cheese frosting is also naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup. These carrot cupcakes are the perfect recipe for fall. Enjoy with a steaming cup of coffee or chai!...

Don’t have a pain reliever on hand when you feel a headache coming on? As long as you’re near a properly-stocked kitchen, you should be fine. The best foods for headaches can actuallypreventheadaches from coming on. Shutterstock Here, we take a look at the evidence-backed foods that can prevent and relieve headache pain. Another tip if you’re regularly plagued with pain: Keep a headache journal. Although there are a few classic foods that trigger and soothe headaches, everybody responds differently to diet-based remedies....

But as it turns out, there are some vegetables that are healthier cooked. Because cookingvegetablesoften makes it easier for you to absorb the important nutrients that they contain. So, which ones should you be cooking? Shutterstock Consider turning up the heat on these 12 veggies that are more nutritious when cooked. Spinach Ever noticed how this dark leafy green shrinks when you cook it? And according toNorth Ohio Heart/Ohio Medical Group, cooked spinach packs morecalcium, magnesium, andiron....

Because fruit is so sweet, you’ve probably never considered that it contains someprotein. All plant foods (like fruit!) contain some amount of protein, according toWhitney English, MS, RDN. Shutterstock “All whole plant foods contain protein, even coffee,” says English. " A large banana and a cup of blackberries both contain 2 grams of protein. So how muchfruitshould you eat every day? Shutterstock According to English, 3 to 4 servings is a good goal....

The FDA and CDC have warned of several product recalls this summer tied to outbreaks offoodborne illnesses. Frozen Shrimp Salmonella was also found on frozen shrimp. The items on the recall list were a 4-lb. Shutterstock bag of Valencia oranges, 2-lb. Peaches Peaches were anothersource of Salmonella infectionsthis summer. Furthermore,products containing these peacheswere part of the recall, too. Shutterstock cans doesn’t actually contain chicken soup, but instead carries an unidentified pork and beef product....

This content references scientific studies and academic research, and is fact-checked to ensure accuracy. Our teamof licensed nutritionists and dietitians strives to be objective, unbiased, and honest. Most people agree that driving drunk, smoking cigarettes, and sword swallowing are inherently risky activities. Shutterstock What’s surprising is that sometimes doing nothing at allnot moving a musclecan be just as life-threatening. Not exercising, or even not getting physical activity, is a confirmed risk factor of premature death....

If you suffer fromhigh blood pressure, know you’re not alone. Your best bet?To avoid the worst foodsthat make your blood pressure worse. Instead, stock up on thehealthy foods that help lower your blood pressure! Shutterstock Potato chips arethe ultimate (unhealthy!) Canned Soup The issue with that canned version ofchicken noodle soup? It’s packing a ton of sodium, too. Shutterstock Campbell’s Creamy Chicken Noodle, for example, conatins 790 milligrams of sodium forone serving....

Heavy metals are found in protein powdersdue to the soil these plants are growing in. Plant-based protein usually comes from soy and hemp, which relies on soil to grow. Most of the time these protein powders are the ones labeled organic. Kelly Sikkema/ Unsplash Nevertheless, whey-based productslike F-Factor’scan still have traces of the heavy metals and high levels of toxins. The proper evaluation of protein powderand what isn’t revealed to the public....

This content references scientific studies and academic research, and is fact-checked to ensure accuracy. Our teamof licensed nutritionists and dietitians strives to be objective, unbiased, and honest. You’ve no doubt noticed thatcoconut oilis on everyone’s lips lately. Shutterstock Quite literally, too, as people are using it in place of Chapstick. Yetanother studyfound MCTs to increase 24-hour energy expenditure in humans by as much as 5%. It kills bacteria Around half of the fatty acids in coconut oil are lauric acid....

For most Americans, tea is tea. Green Tea Get this: Green tea literally blasts away flab! It gets better: Research suggests that combining regular green-tea drinking with exercise may maximize the weight loss benefits. Shutterstock But until recently, there were no scientific findings to back the claims. For more ways to deflate your belly, add thesefoods that beat bloatto your diet! Better cardiovascular function means it’s possible for you to breeze through that 5K you signed up for....