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Minerals

Magnesium and sleep: what the research actually says

It's the supplement everyone recommends for rest. We sorted the plausible from the overstated, and where food still beats a capsule.

By the Nutra Digest staff
Everyday Eating

The case for fiber first: a simple plate-order habit

Why the order you eat your food in may matter as much as what's on the plate — and how to make it automatic.

By Priya Menon
Herbs

Cinnamon, demystified: Ceylon vs. cassia at the spice rack

Two very different spices share a name. Here's how to tell them apart and why the distinction is worth knowing.

By Karen Doyle
Protein

How much protein do you really need at breakfast?

The morning meal gets blamed and praised in equal measure. We look at what a satisfying, steady-energy breakfast can include.

By the Nutra Digest staff
Gut Health

Fermented foods on a budget: five jars worth keeping

You don't need an expensive probiotic shelf. A short, practical guide to the everyday ferments that earn their place.

By Priya Menon
Habits

A walk after dinner: the smallest habit with the best reviews

Readers keep telling us the same thing about post-meal movement. We dug into why such a tiny change tends to stick.

By the Nutra Digest staff

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