The Traditional Chinese Medicine Hiding in Your Kitchen

Why do we reach for ginger when our stomach hurts? Or honey, when we have a sore throat? Traditional Chinese Medicine knew the answers and believed food was the body's first medicine. They prescribed ginger for nausea, green tea for balance, bone broth for strength, and fermented foods for digestion. Three thousand years later, science is finding evidence that many of these ancient practices may have been onto something. Interestingly, most of these foods are probably already in your kitchen.

History of Dietary Fiber: Why Our Ancestors Got More Than We Do

Fiber is everywhere: cereals, bars, supplements, and even social media trends like #fibermaxxing. But surprisingly, our ancestors were probably getting more fiber than we are and never thought about it. So, when did fiber become a thing?

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