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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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 …
The 8 Best Places to Eat Vegan or Plant-Based in Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida is a popular tourist destination for its theme parks like Disney World and Universal Studio. It also happens to be one of the best cities to be plant-based in, as not only do a lot of the local eateries have a lot of vegan options, but there’s also a lot of vegan or …
For Better Gut Health, Improved Immunity, and Brighter Skin, Try Baobab
Baobab, the fruit from Africa’s “Tree of Life,” is a powerful food to help you optimize your health and prevent disease. Baobab has been used for thousands of years in traditional African medicine systems, eaten to treat illnesses like diarrhea and smallpo…
Eat These 5 Foods to Help Alleviate Seasonal Allergy Symptoms
Spring may not arrive until Saturday but our allergies jumped an early flight. If you're sniffling, sneezing, or blinking itchy eyes, you're one of the unlucky 8 percent of Americans with pollen allergies–when flowers start to blossom, so does your tissue use...
This Doctor is Advocating For Better Culinary Education in Medical Training
Dr. Nisha Patel, MD, MS is an internal medicine physician specialized in culinary medicine. Just a few years ago, she was a busy resident who found out she had concerning changes in her blood sugar and lipid panel during routine blood work. At that moment, she realized she needed to switch her food …
Can Eating Chili Peppers Help You Live Longer? A New Study Has the Answer
If you like spicy food, you’re in luck: There’s a growing body of research, which supports that chili peppers can help you live longer. Longevity involves many factors, such as maintaining a healthy heart, decreasing your risk of chronic diseases, and practicing a hea…
Here are the 12 Best Places to Go For Plant-Based Food in Tampa
Tampa has always been known and loved for the nearby beaches and sunny weather. It is also one of the best cities to be vegan as not only do a lot of the local eateries carry a variety of plant-based fare, but there are many all-vegan places to dine...
Cardiologist Athlete Says Eating Plant-Based Is As Important As Staying Active
When you think about heart disease, you imagine an overweight, older male experiencing heart palpitations and chest pain. That’s definitely valid, but a cardiologist who is an athlete also wants people to know that heart disease is not one-size-fits-all, and it can show up in a …
It’s Thyroid Health Month! The 5 Best Foods to Improve Thyroid Function
January is National Thyroid Awareness Month, a time dedicated to promoting the prevention, treatment, and cure of thyroid-related illnesses. Thyroid disease is more common than you may think––an estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease and up to 60 percent of them…