Anika Nayak is a Florida-based freelance writer with over 5+ years of experience writing about health and nutrition. Her work has appeared in HuffPost, LiveKindly, Insider, and more. Inspired by lifestyle and culinary medicine, Anika's always exploring the newest innovations in the food and wellness industries.
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How Olympic Athlete Dotsie Bausch Fuels With a Vegan Diet
At 26 years old, Dotsie Bausch was a fashion model struggling with eating disorders and drug addiction. One day, during a therapy session, her therapist encouraged her to move her body again, encouraging her to take up a physical activity that was not attached to a goal of fitness or weight los…
These 7 Olympic Gold Medalists Are Powered by Plant-Based Diets
If you’re tuning in to watch the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, you may be surprised to hear that Olympians at the top of their game have credited their sporting success to adopting a plant-based diet. In honor of the Summer Games, we're spotlighting seven athletes who say their plan…
This Doctor Healed Her Acne and IBS With a Plant-Based Diet. Here’s How
Dr. Melissa Mondala was a busy medical student in her 20s when she found out that not eating healthy and taking care of herself had led her to have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition that affects over 30 million individuals in the United States...
This Superfood May Be Key To Lower Blood Sugar Levels, Says an RD
Moringa (Moringa Oleifera), is suddenly a hot topic, as if the world just discoverd all of its many health benefits, inclduing the fact that it appears to be able to help lower blood sugar. Commonly known as “drumstick tree” or “miracle tree”, …
How This Doctor Used Diet to Heal His Arthritis
From the age of 17, Dr. Micah Yu has been dealing with gout, a form of arthritis characterized by severe pain, redness, and tenderness in joints. Over time, as he continued to eat a Standard American Diet (SAD), his gout pain transformed to another form of arthritis, affecting multiple joints i…
Want Clear, Glowing Skin? Try These 5 Plant-Based Skincare Ingredients
When it comes to achieving clear, glowing skin, you may find yourself constantly reaching for your wallet to purchase any of the thousands of chemical products on the market that promise a clear, youthful complexion. These products are expensive, and may not be worth the purchase. Luc…
Diet Affects Mental Health More for Women Than Men, Study Finds
Your mood may be directly related to your food. That's the finding of a new study published in the Journal of Personalized Medicine, Women's mental health is tied even more directly to the food they eat, since eating a healthy diet of whole grains, dark leafy greens, beans, and nuts allow people to …
What to Eat to Ease Endometriosis Symptoms, From a Woman Who Did It
Endometriosis is more than just experiencing painful periods: For those suffering, it’s a complicated chronic disease that influences every aspect of their life. Endometriosis affects one in 10 women and girls worldwide and it takes an average of 7.5 years to...
This Superfood May Be Key To Boost Energy, Reduce Inflammation, Says RD
If you’ve spent time on TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen the hype behind maca root. It’s shaking up the wellness industry as it’s being added to chocolate bars, supplements, and drink mixes. Maca root’s fame comes fro…
For Lower Cholesterol and to Have More Energy, Try Wheatgrass, Says This RD
If you’ve ever had a bright green juice or smoothie, there’s a strong chance it contained wheatgrass. This popular smoothie booster comes from the leaves of the wheat plant, also called Triticum aestivum. This superfood has gained popularity as it boasts incredible health benefits with a mild taste,…
For Improved Heart Health, Immunity, and Digestion, Try Tiger Nuts
Tiger nuts, also commonly known as earth almonds, are packed with nutrients to improve health and wellbeing. These tubers have been around for years–in fact, they were one of the first plants to be cultivated in Europe. Tiger nuts are rich in fiber, vitamin E, and plant compounds that strength…
This Farmer-Turned-Doctor Shares His Tips of What to Eat for Happiness
April is National Stress Awareness Month, a time dedicated to reflecting on stressful situations, learning new coping mechanisms, and spreading awareness of the modern stress epidemic. Rates of stress were already rising prior to the pandemic and now, they are at an all-time high, according to …