Goat, sheep, and cow’s milk cheeses have always made up the cheese-board standard, but it’s almost 2023… If there’s not a plant milk cheese on the table, then everyone’s missing out. You may not know what a plant milk cheese is capable of, but the Artisan Cheese Wheels from Miyoko’s Creamery are ready to woo every cheese enthusiast’s standards and then some. Once you taste for yourself—you won’t make another holiday cheese board without one....

But if I asked you about the best form of zinc to take, you might greet me with a blank stare. That’s because, while the science is there, this bit of info hasn’t become mainstream just yet. It’s time to fill that knowledge gap: Zinc bisglycinate is the best form of supplemental zinc, and I can explain why. To prevent zinc deficiency1, women need at least 8 milligrams (mg) of zinc daily (that need increases to 11 mg during pregnancy and 12 mg when breastfeeding), while men require at least 11 mg of zinc each day....

Ayurvedic values can be applied to every aspect of life—from physical health to mental well-being, beauty rituals, and diet. “The literal definition of ayur is ’life’ and veda is ‘knowledge,’” ayurvedic health counselor and Yoga Medicine instructor Cristina Kuhn tells mbg. “[It] is the knowledge of life or the knowledge of how to maintain health in daily life and therefore support longevity.” Here are 10 modern well-being practices that actually stem from this ancient mind-body medicine....

After consulting with our resident astrologers, The AstroTwins, I’ve put together 11 yoga poses to expand and release — two major cosmic themes under any given full moon. With tonight’s full moon (June 2) falling in Sagittarius, it’s also a time to harness your inner adventurer and bring forth your bold and fearless self. Begin in Mountain Pose (Tadasana), rooting the tailbone down and pressing through the soles of your feet....

When we strive to practice gratitude, it’s often viewed from an internal lens. Whether it’s through journaling or meditation, these feelings of appreciation have been shown to boost overall well-being1 and may even relieve stress2. While self-expressions of gratitude are essential, extending that gratitude to others can also go a long way. With nearly a year of isolation behind us and a continued call for social distancing in 2021, finding ways to show support for others remains critical....

Here are 20 signs that you are living your purpose: 2. You have gone from being stuck to knowing that you are on a meaningful path that gives you true fulfillment. 3. Work brings joy instead of sucking energy out of your life. 4. You stopped doubting yourself. You feel confident and good about your choices. 5. Uncertainty, insecurity and worry are old patterns. You feel purposeful and know that the world needs you to be your best....

Neuroscientist and author of The Source Tara Swart, M.D., Ph.D., certainly agrees: As she explains on the mindbodygreen podcast, small habits can alter your brain chemistry, and it starts first thing in the morning. To come, three ways to feed your brain every morning for a happier, healthier you—in 2023 and beyond: Essentially, she says, start the day with gratitude: Remind yourself how much you love little or even larger aspects of your life....