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The best way to narrow down your food intolerances is to try an elimination diet. By eating a very basic diet, and slowly adding more foods in, you’ll pinpoint which foods are not working with your body’s makeup.

You’re probably getting some L-glutamine from your food choices. Here’s how to tell whether you’re getting enough—and whether you should try a supplement to support your health.

You might know that omega-3 fatty acids are good for you—but do you know why, how and where to find them? This essential part of your diet occurs naturally in many foods.

If your blood sugar is too low, you’ll get dizzy, fatigued and even nauseated. If it’s too high, you might find yourself feeling shaky, hyperactive and otherwise miserable.

If you’re a fan of adaptogens—nutrients that can help your body combat stress—you might have heard about ashwagandha. This ancient medicinal herb is an adaptogen, proven to have numerous health benefits. It’s also known as “Indian ginseng” or “winter cherry.” Ashwagandha commonly comes in tablet, powder and liquid form.

Medicinal mushroom powder has been used for thousands of years in Eastern medicine, and they’re slowly making their way to the Western half of the world. Like any supplement, they’re not a cure-all. However, you can use them to support your immune system for extra disease-fighting power. Each mushroom is different and can be used to ward off discrete illnesses.

Is there anything that coconut oil can’t do—at least, according to the internet? From making a delicious magic shell ice cream topping to acting as a hair and skin moisturizer, coconut oil is often touted as a wonder ingredient.

Diets come in a lot of different forms: reduced calories, focusing on specific foods, restricting mealtimes and including supplements. The alkaline diet is a little different. While it still promises better health and overall weight loss, this particular diet focuses on reducing the acidity of your blood and urine.

Generally, a person needs seven grams of protein for every 20 pounds of body weight. That means that if you weigh around 200 pounds, you’ll need to consume a whopping 70 grams of protein per day!

There are four forms of tocotrienols: alpha, beta, gamma, and delta tocotrienols. They all have somewhat different health benefits, and can be found in sources like crude palm oil, oats, rye and barley.

Ancient grains are popular in Middle Eastern, Chinese, African and Indian cultures, and are slowly making their way over to the west. Some of them, like quinoa and farro, are pretty easy to find. Others you may not have even heard of—but they’re all tasty, healthy and ready to show up on a plate near you.

Fasted cardio is cardiovascular exercise performed when you’re in a fasted state. This usually occurs about four to six (or more) hours after you’ve eaten your last meal or snack.