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Nutrition

The Best Way to Reheat Rice – Rice Leftovers Reheating Solved!

April 27, 2020April 27, 2020 -

Rice is one of those foods that always seems to take up residence in your refrigerator. Takeout spots almost always give you too much of the stuff. If you’re making your own rice at home, you usually have leftovers. The … Continue reading The Best Way to Reheat Rice – Rice Leftovers Reheating Solved!

Nutrition

Keto Coffee Recipe … or Butter Coffee

April 24, 2020 -

Ingredients: one 8-ounce cup of organic black coffee 1 scoop collagen powder made from bone broth 1 scoop beef gelatin (optional) 1 tablespoon grass-fed butter 1 … Continue reading Keto Coffee Recipe … or Butter Coffee

Nutrition

Can You Eat Expired Eggs? Food Safety Experts Weigh In

April 22, 2020April 22, 2020 -

Good for everything from veggie-packed omelets to Instagrammable baked goods, eggs are a versatile staple food packed into a teeny little shell. They also last pretty … Continue reading Can You Eat Expired Eggs? Food Safety Experts Weigh In

Exercise

The Workout Demi Moore Does To Make 57 Look Like 27

April 13, 2020 -

Who can forget that footage of Demi Moore busting out single-arm pushups as the first female Navy SEAL hopeful in G.I. Jane? If it didn’t make … Continue reading The Workout Demi Moore Does To Make 57 Look Like 27

Nutrition

Plant-Based vs Vegan Diet – What’s the Difference?

April 8, 2020April 8, 2020 -

You’ve likely seen the term “plant-based” popping up everywhere. In the marketing of Impossible Foods products. All over the snack world. In one-sided films posing as documentaries. But what, exactly, does “plant-based” mean? That’s unclear at this point, as there … Continue reading Plant-Based vs Vegan Diet – What’s the Difference?

Lifestyle

Working from Home: 8 Tips for Being Productive

March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 -

At first glance, working remotely may seem pretty appealing. Answering emails and tuning into a conference in pajamas? All-day access to your own kitchen, bathroom and couch, all while getting paid to work may sound like a win-win. But the … Continue reading Working from Home: 8 Tips for Being Productive

Health

Self-Care Checklist: Stay Healthy In All Parts of Your Life

March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 -

You’d think that “self-care” is a series of intuitive actions that are done naturally, but that’s not really true, is it? Practicing self-care really requires reflection and motivation. Your self-care checklist may differ greatly from your spouse’s, mother’s or child’s, … Continue reading Self-Care Checklist: Stay Healthy In All Parts of Your Life

Nutrition

Antiviral Herbs: Protect Against Viruses and How to Use

March 21, 2020March 21, 2020 -

Did you know that there are more than 400 different viruses that can cause infections, including the common cold, the flu, hepatitis, mononucleosis and HIV? Today, many people choose to have an annual influenza vaccination, or flu shot, but this is … Continue reading Antiviral Herbs: Protect Against Viruses and How to Use

Lifestyle

How to Practice Social Distancing in the Time of Coronavirus

March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 -

The COVID-19 pandemic has postponed Coachella, cancelled the NBA this season, and spawned a new phrase: social distancing. In the United States, public health officials are recommending that even healthy people stay at home as much as possible. In fact, … Continue reading How to Practice Social Distancing in the Time of Coronavirus

Nutrition

Intermittent Fasting Eating Window – IF Weight Loss Tips

March 15, 2020March 15, 2020 -

Fasting was easy for our ancient ancestors. There were no all-night diners or frozen pizzas to tempt them. They had no choice but to ignore that gnawing emptiness in their stomachs until they happened upon a bush of ripe berries … Continue reading Intermittent Fasting Eating Window – IF Weight Loss Tips

Beauty

How A Dermatologist With Hyperpigmentation Keeps Her Skin Clear

March 9, 2020March 9, 2020 -

Dermatologists prescribe products to their patients all day long, but have you ever wondered which ones they personally use? Welcome to Derm Diaries, a new series where dermatologists share their skin woes—and solutions—so you can steal secrets from their skincare … Continue reading How A Dermatologist With Hyperpigmentation Keeps Her Skin Clear

Lifestyle

The Zone Diet: Meal Plans, Benefits, Risks and Review

March 4, 2020March 4, 2020 -

Originally designed to control inflammation by switching up your meal plan, the Zone Diet is a popular fad diet that claims to help slow aging, reverse disease and bump up fat-burning. Like similar weight loss regimens, it involves changing the … Continue reading The Zone Diet: Meal Plans, Benefits, Risks and Review

Nutrition

7 Best Keto Diet Apps to Track Carbs and Lose Weight

February 29, 2020February 29, 2020 -

At this point, you’ve probably heard a lot of people raving about the high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet. The goal of the eating plan is to get your body into a state called ketosis, where it’s burning fat, instead of carbohydrates, … Continue reading 7 Best Keto Diet Apps to Track Carbs and Lose Weight

Lifestyle

HCG Diet: Effective for Weight Loss or Dangerous Fad Diet?

February 26, 2020February 26, 2020 -

For those looking to lose weight fast, the HCG diet plan may sound like a pretty appealing option. In fact, many turned to the HCG diet … Continue reading HCG Diet: Effective for Weight Loss or Dangerous Fad Diet?

Nutrition

What Happened When a Bodybuilder Tried a 48-Hour Juice Cleanse

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 -

It sounds like a beginning of a bad joke: A bodybuilder walks into a juice shop and asks to try a 48-hour juice cleanse… For YouTuber and bodybuilder Will Tennyson, the suggestion is an unfortunate reality. Tennyson tried a juice … Continue reading What Happened When a Bodybuilder Tried a 48-Hour Juice Cleanse

Exercise

How to Stop Sugar Cravings – Avoid Cravings When Giving Up Sugar

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 -

When you’re aiming to give up added sugars, cravings can be strong. Sweet foods are tempting us at every turn, and for many of us, consuming those foods is a longtime habit that we associate with comfort or celebration. And … Continue reading How to Stop Sugar Cravings – Avoid Cravings When Giving Up Sugar

Beauty

What Is a Milk Bath? Plus, Benefits and Recipes

February 22, 2020February 22, 2020 -

When it comes to 2020 beauty trends, milk baths are getting a lot of attention, but did you know that in the ancient world, milk was commonly added to baths for its nourishing properties? In fact, it’s believed that Cleopatra … Continue reading What Is a Milk Bath? Plus, Benefits and Recipes

Nutrition

Best Yogurt For A Low-Carb Diet

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 -

Has the low-carb movement made you question just about every food in your diet? Just me? Thanks to keto and paleo, I’ve even wondered whether yogurt is considered a low-carb food—and whether I can still nosh on parfaits while keeping … Continue reading Best Yogurt For A Low-Carb Diet

Lifestyle

Vegan ‘Spicy Tuna’ Sushi Recipe

January 4, 2020January 4, 2020 -

Yields: 1 – 1 serving Ingredients 1 1/3 c. plum tomatoes 3 tsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. mirin rice wine 2 tsp. sesame oil 2 tsp. wasabi paste 2 tsp. finely chopped nori 4 c. cooked rice 5 tbsp. sushi … Continue reading Vegan ‘Spicy Tuna’ Sushi Recipe

Nutrition

Vegan Diet and Losing Weight

January 1, 2020January 1, 2020 -

Going vegan—whether it’s for the planet, your health, or both—is a little different than deciding to do keto, try intermittent fasting, or (for some reason) go carnivore. While most people follow a vegan diet out of a combination of environmental, … Continue reading Vegan Diet and Losing Weight

Lifestyle

Air Canada Food Is Actually The Healthiest Of 11 Major North American Airlines

December 26, 2019December 26, 2019 -

It’s pretty common for people to think that airplane food isn’t good quality or good for you. But a new rating shows that one Canadian airline is doing pretty well when it comes to in-flight food. Air Canada food is … Continue reading Air Canada Food Is Actually The Healthiest Of 11 Major North American Airlines

Nutrition

Top 10 Healthy Snack Trends Of 2019

December 14, 2019December 14, 2019 -

The first thing you’d notice if you were to walk into the Women’s Health test kitchen is the view (when you’re on the 29th floor overlooking Central Park, it’s hard not to). But the second thing you’d notice is the … Continue reading Top 10 Healthy Snack Trends Of 2019

Nutrition

Healthy Greek Chicken and Farro Salad Recipe

December 14, 2019December 14, 2019 -

Yields: 4 servings Total Time: 0 hours 20 mins Ingredients: 1 1/4 c. quick-cooking farro 2 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 4 tbsp. lemon juice Kosher salt and pepper 12 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced … Continue reading Healthy Greek Chicken and Farro Salad Recipe

Lifestyle

The Absolute Best Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in NYC

December 8, 2019December 8, 2019 -

Since we last ranked New York’s best places to eat vegan food, the field has become even more crowded. The East Village is now a hotly contested culinary territory, with empire-builders Matthew Kenney and Ravi DeRossi engaged in some sort … Continue reading The Absolute Best Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in NYC

Nutrition

Are Pretzels Healthy? Nutritionists Weigh In

December 8, 2019December 8, 2019 -

Sometimes you just need a nice pretzel amiright? But as you’re chowing away on your salty snack or biting into that chewy doughy goodness of a soft pretzel, you may ask yourself: Are pretzels actually healthy? How are pretzels made, … Continue reading Are Pretzels Healthy? Nutritionists Weigh In

Health

25 Weight Loss Tips for Men – How Men Can Lose Weight

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 -

We’ve all heard stories about the guy who stops drinking soda and quickly drops 10 pounds in a few months. Although the results may seem too good to be true, small lifestyle changes can result in big-time fat loss. When … Continue reading 25 Weight Loss Tips for Men – How Men Can Lose Weight

Nutrition

Are Superfoods Real – The Healthiest Foods

November 28, 2019November 28, 2019 -

Mercifully, Pollock Communications and Today’s Dietitian have pulled through and offered up a report entitled What’s Trending in Nutrition that features “The 10 Superfoods for 2020.” (No word yet on their plans to address your other two questions.) AND THERE … Continue reading Are Superfoods Real – The Healthiest Foods

Health

Clary Sage Oil Uses, Benefits and Potential Side Effects

November 24, 2019November 24, 2019 -

The clary sage plant has a lengthy history as a medicinal herb. It’s a perennial in the genus Salvi, and its scientific name is salvia sclarea. It’s considered to be one of the top essential oils for hormones, especially in women. Many claims have been … Continue reading Clary Sage Oil Uses, Benefits and Potential Side Effects

Nutrition

10 Best Low-Carb Nuts and Seeds for Your Keto Diet

November 13, 2019November 13, 2019 -

The ketogenic diet is super popular these days, but following it can be challenging. The plan requires a lot of diligence, as eating too many carbohydrates can knock you out of fat-burning mode, also known as ketosis. Keto dieters eat … Continue reading 10 Best Low-Carb Nuts and Seeds for Your Keto Diet

Nutrition

4 Incredibly Easy Ways to Eat More Fiber

October 19, 2019 -

Fiber is probably the least sexy of all the nutrients. Protein gives you superhero muscles. Carbs grant you sustained endurance. Fat switches you into ketosis, if … Continue reading 4 Incredibly Easy Ways to Eat More Fiber

Lifestyle

Kourtney Kardashian Shares Bikini Photo After Resuming Keto Diet

August 30, 2019 -

Kourtney Kardashian just posted a new bikini photo from her vacation in Sardinia. The reality star announced she was going back on the keto diet in … Continue reading Kourtney Kardashian Shares Bikini Photo After Resuming Keto Diet

Nutrition

Intermittent Fasting: A Beginner’s Guide and Different Types

August 10, 2019August 10, 2019 -

It’s every dieter’s dream: imagine being able to eat whatever you want most days of the week, limiting your intake for one or two days at a time and still losing weight. Believe it or not, intermittent fasting benefits more … Continue reading Intermittent Fasting: A Beginner’s Guide and Different Types

Lifestyle

What Is Biohacking? 8 Ways to Biohack Yourself for Better Health

August 10, 2019August 10, 2019 -

From earning enough miles for a trip around the world to getting free goods at the grocery store, these days it seems like you can hack nearly anything to get the most bang for your buck. If only we could … Continue reading What Is Biohacking? 8 Ways to Biohack Yourself for Better Health

Nutrition

Gluten Intolerance Symptoms & Treatment Methods

August 3, 2019August 3, 2019 -

What’s the deal with gluten? It’s a type of protein found in grains including wheat, barley and rye. (1) It makes up about 80 percent of the amino acids (the building blocks of proteins) found in these grains. Although gluten isn’t … Continue reading Gluten Intolerance Symptoms & Treatment Methods

Nutrition

Broccoli Nutrition, Benefits, Recipes, Side Effects and More

July 24, 2019July 24, 2019 -

Is broccoli the healthiest vegetable? It’s certainly at the top of the list. Ask any nutritionist, medical doctor, neuropath or nutrition researcher for his or her personal list of the most nutrient-dense foods, and cruciferous vegetables like broccoli are sure to … Continue reading Broccoli Nutrition, Benefits, Recipes, Side Effects and More

Nutrition

Do Sugary Drinks Raise the Risk of Cancer?

July 16, 2019July 16, 2019 -

Surveys show that the consumption of sugary drinks has increased in the last several decades on a global scale, up approximately 40 percent from 1990 to 2016. When health authorities warn against consuming “sugary drinks,” they are usually referring to those … Continue reading Do Sugary Drinks Raise the Risk of Cancer?

Nutrition

What Happens When You Stop Eating All Sugar

July 7, 2019July 7, 2019 -

There’s a lot of debate regarding the tenets of a healthy diet. Vegans believe forgoing animal products is best, while keto enthusiasts just want to eat all the fat. But there’s one food people of nearly every dietary preference aim … Continue reading What Happens When You Stop Eating All Sugar

Nutrition

Are Cherries Keto? Eating Fruit on the Keto Diet

June 27, 2019June 27, 2019 -

Learning the nuances of any new diet is confusing, particularly if you’re following a plan with complicated rules or a lot of restrictions. The popular Ketogenic diet can be tricky for beginners who are trying out the high-fat, low-carb lifestyle. … Continue reading Are Cherries Keto? Eating Fruit on the Keto Diet

Lifestyle

Should You Use Keto Supplements? – Exogenous Ketones On Keto Diet

June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 -

The keto diet boasts a ton of transformation stories—even celebs like Jenna Jameson, Al Roker, and Vanessa Hudgens have dabbled in it (and have the before-and-after photos to prove it). But um, it’s still hard work—revamping your diet by almost … Continue reading Should You Use Keto Supplements? – Exogenous Ketones On Keto Diet

Health

What Are Digestive Enzymes? Digestive Enzyme Supplements, Foods, Benefits

June 16, 2019June 16, 2019 -

If you’ve ever had a meal and felt uncomfortable for hours after—think bloating, indigestion, or cramping—you know how much it sucks. But what if you could pop a pill and finally have these issues become a thing of the past? … Continue reading What Are Digestive Enzymes? Digestive Enzyme Supplements, Foods, Benefits

Nutrition

The Best Breakfast For Weight Loss

May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 -

Question: What are the best foods to eat in the morning for weight loss? Answer: One word: protein. A slew of research shows that a high-protein breakfast, like eggs and bacon, trumps high-carb eats such as cereal. In addition to … Continue reading The Best Breakfast For Weight Loss

Nutrition

Apple Cider Vinegar Weight Loss Results

May 17, 2019May 17, 2019 -

Celebs and apple cider vinegar diets go together like The Bachelor and helicopter dates: Kourtney Kardashian reportedly drinks ACV twice a day, Victoria Beckhamdowns it on an empty stomach in the a.m., and Hilary Duff swears by a morning shot. … Continue reading Apple Cider Vinegar Weight Loss Results

Nutrition

Why Are Micronutrients Important?

April 27, 2019April 27, 2019 -

Why are Cells Important? There are over 37 trillion cells in your body that work hard for you every single day. On average, your body loses 19 million cells each minute, and makes an equal amount to replace them. As … Continue reading Why Are Micronutrients Important?

Nutrition

‘Eat Clean, Play Dirty’ Sakara Life Cookbook – Plant-Based Recipes

April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 -

If you were invited to a vegan potluck tomorrow, what would you bring? Tofu cubes? Carrots? Uhh…plain lettuce? Important PSA: You don’t need to resort to sad, lackluster options to satisfy a plant-based diet. There are countless inventive, delicious dishes … Continue reading ‘Eat Clean, Play Dirty’ Sakara Life Cookbook – Plant-Based Recipes

Nutrition

10 Best Low-Carb Cereals – Low-Carb Meusli, Granola, And More

April 20, 2019April 20, 2019 -

If cereal and milk is your fave breakfast of all time, but you’re on a low-carb diet, the prospects may seem…bleak. But there are options! Just be sure to not only fixate on the carb content. For a truly healthy … Continue reading 10 Best Low-Carb Cereals – Low-Carb Meusli, Granola, And More

Lifestyle

What is the Pegan Diet? The New Health Trend Mixes Paleo and Vegan

April 20, 2019April 20, 2019 -

Because there aren’t enough diet fads, there’s a new eating plan that promises to help you look and feel your best. Created by Dr. Mark Hyman in 2014, the pegan diet is a combination of paleo and vegan, and has … Continue reading What is the Pegan Diet? The New Health Trend Mixes Paleo and Vegan

Nutrition

How to Lose Weight Without Dieting – Weight Loss Tips

April 20, 2019April 20, 2019 -

Dreading going on a restrictive eating plan to lose the weight that somehow showed up over the past few months? (Years?) Don’t do it! Instead, lose the obsession with food and start using these other strategies to let the pounds … Continue reading How to Lose Weight Without Dieting – Weight Loss Tips

Nutrition

7 Surprising Things My Kids Taught Me About Eating Smarter

March 14, 2019March 14, 2019 -

I often divide my life into two parts: P.K. and A.K. That’s “Pre-Kids and “After-Kids.” After kids, my personal life changed in dramatic ways. But my two girls also taught me so many things, including how I think about nutrition. … Continue reading 7 Surprising Things My Kids Taught Me About Eating Smarter

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