The healthiest sunflower oil is the high-oleic acid variety. “Oleic acid is an omega-9 fatty acid that has been associated with improved heart health—specifically, reduced cholesterol and reduced inflammation,” explains mbg Collective member and registered dietitian Jess Cording, M.S., R.D., CDN. “Linoleic acid is an omega-6 fatty acid. While we need some omega-6, too much has been associated with increased inflammation in the body.” These differences in health outcomes are linked to the fatty acid’s ability to resist oxidative damage during refining and cooking....

Since then, alarming research has surfaced about the plastics lurking in nonstick cookware1 and potentially seeping into our food. Determined not to consume plastics (and always mindful of avoiding harmful PFAs2), I did a lot of research on the best nontoxic cookware. American cookware companies have largely stopped using these materials—and, while this makes for more options in the nontoxic space, it did prove to be a bit overwhelming. I knew what not to look for, but what materials should I seek out in my cookware?...

Although therapy and coaching might come up in the same conversation, there are important key factors to consider before deciding whether to work with a coach or therapist. “The processes life coaches use with their clients depends heavily upon the niche they choose (relationship, career, leadership, etc.) and may involve the use of a variety of tools & exercises depending on the niche and coach,” Samuel Gozo, ACC, MCPC, a master certified professional coach and owner of Integrative Clarity Coaching, tells mbg....

A solar eclipse, on the other hand, happens when a new moon sits directly between the sun and Earth. If this happens during the daytime in an area where the eclipse is visible, you can see the moon fully blot out the sun for a few moments. While the image of a total solar eclipse (cue Bonnie Tyler) is probably the one you’re most familiar with, there are two other types of solar eclipses: partial and annular....

Unfortunately, 46% of U.S. adults1 aren’t getting enough vitamin C daily from their diet alone. In other words, there’s a 50/50 chance you’re missing out on the whole-body benefits that vitamin C has to offer. Still skeptical? Keep reading for seven vitamin C perks we’re willing to bet you’re not aware of: As a potent antioxidant, vitamin C can also protect your joints from reactive oxygen species (ROS): “The primary function of vitamin C is to destroy free radicals in the body....

In any meal, they provide a sweet, yet tart, burst of flavor. But it’s not just the flavoring that encourages people to eat them: They also provide a host of benefits, as the seeds and their juices contain several good-for-skin nutrients.* Yes, pomegranate extract makes for an excellent supplement option—especially for the skin-care-minded among us.* Allow us to explain. We’re going to wager you’re not interested in adding something to your routine that doesn’t address your specific skin health goals after all....

Here, everything you need to know about using pomegranate oil in skin care. The oil is often cold-pressed from the seeds and then used in oils, serums, or creams. You may also look for pomegranate skin oil, which is oil made from the skin of the fruit, pomegranate extract, which takes certain components (like specific antioxidants) from the pomegranate, or pomegranate essential oil, which should always be mixed with a carrier oil....