Are Watermelon Seeds Safe to Eat?

There are plenty of myths floating around about watermelon seeds. Are the white ones actually safer to eat than the black ones? Should you only go for seedless watermelons? And sure, you’ve probably heard that swallowing black seeds won’t make a watermelon grow in your stomach—but are there any real health reasons to steer clear … Read more

Eating Prunes Every Day May Be Good for Your Heart

Prunes—also known as dried plums—are packed with fiber and great for keeping your digestion on track. But recent research hints they might do more than just ease constipation. Two new studies presented at the American Society for Nutrition’s July conference suggest that eating prunes daily could help lower cholesterol and reduce oxidative stress and inflammation. … Read more

Should You Try This Chia Seed Drink If You’re Constipated?

TikTok influencers can’t stop raving about the viral “internal shower” drink—a simple blend of two tablespoons of chia seeds, lemon juice, and water—that’s said to help with constipation. The magic lies in chia’s fiber, called mucilage, which expands when mixed with water, creating a unique laxative effect, explains Bethany Doerfler, MS, RDN, a GI research … Read more