When you’re hungry between meals and need a truly satisfying snack, that snack needs to include protein. This doesn’t mean you need to get out the pots and pans, roast a turkey, or buy a fancy protein powder supplement every time you feel peckish. Simply adding in an easy, grabbable protein source—like nut butter, a boiled egg, or a cup of yogurt—to each snack will make that midday bite last and keep cravings and energy crashes at bay. Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN, registered dietitian...

Here's what setting healthy boundaries means and how to do so for your mental health. Reviewed by Samina Ahmed Jauregui, PsyD Fact checked by Emily Peterson In This Article Overview Qualities Why Boundaries Are Important How to Establish Boundaries Long-Term Impact Think back to geography class: Your teacher probably showed you a map and explained that certain lines were used to show boundaries between states and countries. For the most part, these borders are not visible in real life. And...

You can find vitamin A in tons of delicious, convenient foods. Fact checked by Isaac Winter There are a number of nutrients we know we need, but we don’t really know why—or what foods actually provide them. You're probably aware of the immunity-boosting benefits of vitamin C, that calcium is good for your bones, and that fiber is great for gut health. But what about the lesser-known—but no less important—vitamin A? If you've ever wondered what role vitamin A plays in your body, and which...

As a person with a period, you’re likely acutely aware of how your own body and mood change throughout the course of a month. But you may not know that what you eat (and drink) also has an impact on the intensity of symptoms and overall experience of each phase of your cycle, from menstruation to ovulation, and beyond. Believe it or not, the natural hormonal fluctuations that occur during the menstrual cycle can impact various aspects of metabolism, including metabolic rate, insulin...