If rice is part of your meal prep routine, or if you just always find yourself with leftovers, you’ll want to follow these food safety guidelines to avoid getting sick. Eating reheated rice can lead to food poisoning if you’re … Continue reading Leftover Rice Can Cause Food Poisoning If Not Stored Correctly
There are piles upon piles of academic papers that extoll the virtues of fruits and vegetables. Eating produce can lower your risk of cancer, high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and I could go on and on. But the average … Continue reading Daily Expert: 7 Healthy Fruits and Vegetables You’re Not Eating That Are Actually Delicious
So you want to clean up your diet? Good for you. Except that now you have to pick a plan from the endless number of options out there. First, there’s the high-fat, low-carb keto diet, responsible for some impressive weight … Continue reading 5 Popular Diet Trends to Try in 2019 – Fad Diets That Actually Work
Yes, intermittent fasting could help you lose a significant amount of weight—but what if you only want to lose like, 10 pounds? Your solution: tiny tweaks. “Small lifestyle changes can really add up and be pretty easy to implement—if you … Continue reading How To Lose 10 Pounds – 11 Small Changes For Big Weight Loss
There’s this weird thing happening in supermarkets where the checkouts are eliminating plastic bags, but their produce sections are overflowing with disposable clamshell cases, Styrofoam trays, and cellophane. What gives? Bagged salad is one thing, but do you really need individually wrapped … Continue reading Should You Buy Packaged Fruits and Vegetables at the Grocery Store?
A heaping pile of protein with a little fat on the side. That about sums up the diet of the average American male. Now, if you’re reading this, you’re probably more health-conscious than the average dude. But all the recent … Continue reading 8 Healthy Whole Grains You Should Be Eating
Ingredients 1 large cucumber 1/3 c.hummus 1/4 c.crumbled feta 1/4 c.chopped kalamata olives 1/4 c.chopped cherry tomatoes Small sprigs fresh dill Lemon wedges (optional) Directions Using a vegetable peeler, slice cucumber into thin flat strips. Lay slices down on paper towels … Continue reading Best Greek Sushi Recipe – How to Make Greek Sushi
You already know Jennifer Lopez has insane abs and a booty that belongs in a museum…but omg…have you seen her arms lately? On Wednesday, the singer and actress posted a photo showing off her ripped upper body (commence jaw drop.) J.Lo is … Continue reading Jennifer Lopez Shows Off Superwoman Arms In New Instagram Photo
How to Make It Step 1 Preheat oven to 375 °F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Spray with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Step 2 In a large bowl, mix together ground turkey, bread crumbs, eggs, green onions, … Continue reading Honey Sriracha Meatballs Recipe
Devonta Freeman begins his recovery process with a massage on Monday morning. The goal: to keep his hips loose, as they’re key to his explosive change-of-direction ability. Forty-five muscle groups attach to your pelvis. Just one tight muscle can throw off … Continue reading What Devonta Freeman Can Teach You About Muscle Recovery
If you first encountered eggplant as a child and loathed it, your juvenile palate arguably needs an adult corrective. Mushy, with a purple skin, and likely folded into middling pasta salad or baked into an ill-advised casserole, it’s a food … Continue reading 7 Easy Eggplant Recipes From Around the World
It’s fairly well-established that not every weight loss plan works for everyone. In fact, whether or not you can successfully lose weight depends on many factors, from your gender to your metabolism to your genes. But what if we told … Continue reading Ayurvedic Diet for Weight Loss
When you start a new diet, it may sound like a good idea to designate your favorite drive-thru restaurant “off-limits.” But this year, you may want to think twice. One popular chain has completely restructured its menu, and is now … Continue reading Taco Bell Healthy Food Chain
I’m a salad fanatic. I’ve eaten one nearly every day for years, and I love experimenting with different combinations of greens, toppings, and dressings. The latter is key, because the right dressing can significantly boost the healthfulness of your bowl, while the … Continue reading The 5 Healthiest Salad Dressings, According to a Nutritionist
How to stop diarrhea Americans have a bout of acute diarrhea–three or more loose, watery bowel movements a day–about once a year, usually related to food poisoning or another passing infection. Others have chronic diarrhea, often related to a long-standing … Continue reading Home Remedies for Diarrhea
Thinking about going vegan? While cutting out animal products altogether can be pretty tough, there are some established health benefits, says Maggie Michalczyk, RD, based in Chicago. “Being vegan eliminates a big source of saturated fat from the diet and (hopefully) adds more fibrous … Continue reading 7 Vegan Foods That Are Shockingly Unhealthy
Protein. These days it feels like the word that begins and ends all things. (What are you eating? Protein. What’s your secret for losing weight? Protein. How was your weekend? Protein.) “Protein is an essential nutrient that builds and repairs … Continue reading How Much Protein Do Women Need A Day? Calculate Daily Protein Intake
Vegans take strict care to eschew all animal byproducts in their diet, which is an admirable level of discipline most weightlifters can appreciate. Unfortunately, if you’re … Continue reading Best Vegan Protein Powders
FATBAR is a new snack bar on the market aimed at keto dieters. It’s made by Dang Foods, which also makes coconut and sticky rice chips. FATBARS are available for pre-order on their Indiegogo site and will be available in … Continue reading Dang Foods Introduces Keto Diet-Friendly Snack Called the ‘Fatbar’
Let’s face it: dieting is hard. But if you believe proponents of the If it Fits Your Macros (or IIFYM) eating plan (also known as “flexible dieting“), you can eat anything you want and still lose weight — without counting calories. … Continue reading What Is the Macro Diet – How to Count Macros for Weight Loss
Do you ask yourself, “Why am I so tired?” Do you feel like no matter how much sleep you get, you’re still tired all the time? As the National Sleep Foundation puts it, Most of us know that getting a good … Continue reading 11 Reasons You’re Always Tired + Natural Remedies for Each
Food labels. Who’s got time for decoding them? With only so many hours in a day, most of us would rather not waste precious minutes trying to decipher meat, dairy and egg carton claims. Well, I’m thrilled to share an … Continue reading Food Labels: 10 You Can’t Trust (Plus, 7 Trust Credible Ones)
Valley fever is a fungal infection that is most common in the Southwestern United States and parts of Central and South America. The fungus lives in the soil and can cause the infection when you breathe in dust or fungal … Continue reading Valley Fever (+ 5 Natural Tips for Managing Valley Fever Symptoms)
It’s that time of year when weight loss myths gain traction, diet restrictions can go too far, and people start eating way too much kale. Seriously. Weight loss is complicated. It requires sound strategies, dedication, and patience. Some women can lose weight without exercise while others get … Continue reading 7 Healthy Snacks You Can Get Cheap Online
Real Houseweives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss revealed that her daughter, Riley, lost 52 pounds. Kandi posted a photo on Instagram Thursday congratulating her daughter. Riley lost the weight in less than a year by working out five times a week … Continue reading Kandi Burruss On Daughter Riley’s Weight Loss – How She Lost 52 Pounds
A Chinese study revealed that people who ate fresh fruit had lower blood pressure than those who didn’t Doctors believe that potassium from fruit sources could help lower blood pressure Potassium helps your body flush salt out of its system … Continue reading High Blood Pressure? These Potassium-Rich Foods Can Help Lower It
If you’re not already one of the 1.2 million people following Kelsey Wells, you might remember her from this viral photo showing how little the number on the scale really matters. People were so blown away by how ripped she looked in her … Continue reading Kelsey Wells Workout – What Is The PWR Workout?
Collagen powder, supplements, and “shots” are popular products that promise to add more collagen to your skin, making it look younger and more supple. Most dermatologists say there is very little convincing research to back these claims. Instead, look for … Continue reading Do Collagen Powder And Supplements Benefit Your Skin?
Crushed plants are edging out protein as the powders of the moment. I mean, have you opened Instagram lately? Influencers swear these “superfood powders” do everything from rev your metabolism to boost your sex drive to make your hair shine … Continue reading What Are Superfood Powders?
I’m not an elite athlete. I’m just a guy on the precipice of middle age who enjoys running, biking, soccer, and tennis. If I can push myself to my physical limit a couple of times a week and still have … Continue reading How to Stay Fit After 40 – Best Workouts for 40 Year Old Men
Jeremiah Peterson was 40 years old and 100 pounds overweight when he realized he needed to make a change. The dad went on to lose 92 pounds by adopting the ketogenic diet and working out in the great outdoors His … Continue reading Dad Credits Amazing Weight Loss Transformation To Keto Diet, Hiking
Think you might have a food allergy, but aren’t sure what exactly could be to blame? Experiencing digestive issues or skin flare-ups, but can’t seem to figure out the solution to make them go away? Well, an elimination diet might … Continue reading Elimination Diet: Benefits, Foods to Remove + Plan
Strokes are like creaky joints, driving slow in the fast lane, and your dentures falling out, like, all the time—stuff only old people have to worry about…right? Definitely not—just because you have all your own teeth and know how to … Continue reading 9 Stroke Symptoms in Young Women You Need To Know
Phytic acid is a substance found in seeds, nuts, grains, and legumes It’s known in some circles as an “antinutrient” because it binds to minerals like … Continue reading What Is Phytic Acid? Some People Are Freaking Out About the “Antinutrient”
According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than a third of adults in the United States — 35.1% — are obese. And if you aren’t obese, defined by the CDC in adults as having a BMI of 30 or … Continue reading 5 Myths About Why You’re Not Losing Weight
Research is increasingly showing a mind-body connection. Did you know, for example, that depression could be a result of bacteria in your gut? In 2012, scientists at University College Cork discovered that brain levels of serotonin, or the ‘happy hormone,’ … Continue reading The Gut Bacteria and Depression Connection
Growing up, I didn’t really care about what I looked like. Or rather, I didn’t care enough to do anything about it. I was confident but not exactly in shape, and I practically ate my way through the drive-thru for … Continue reading Anna Victoria’s Instagram Helped Her Become Body Positive In A Surprising Way
Enhanced activation of Vitamin D by protecting beta cells may be a potential new approach for treating diabetes as well as other diseases, including cancer, researchers have suggested. When beta cells — the cells in the pancreas that produce, store … Continue reading Vitamin D Therapy Benefits
Eating disorders are complex, and potentially fatal conditions that can have serious consequences for general health, professional productivity, and personal relationships. They are not fads, phases, or vanity lifestyle choices. They are serious, potentially life-threatening conditions that affect a person’s … Continue reading A Matter Of Life And Death: Eating Disorders
When I meet Tracy Anderson for a consultation at her studio on New York City’s Upper East Side, I am expecting the hyper-focused fitness guru I’ve seen … Continue reading Tracy Anderson on Self-Care: “Healthy Sex Is Better Than Any Massage”
According to research conducted at Harvard University, omega-3 fatty acid deficiency is officially one of the top 10 causes of death in America, claiming the lives of up to 96,000 people each year. Out of the 12 dietary, lifestyle and metabolic risk factors … Continue reading 13 Omega-3 Fish Oil Benefits and Side Effects
When you’re deciding to go on a diet, there are so many options to choose from. You can go keto and focus on healthy fats, try intermittent fasting, or just eat a certain amount of calories a day. One option … Continue reading What Is the DASH Diet Plan? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois, of NYC’s Blue Smoke eateries, weighed 345 pounds when he knew he needed to make a change The executive chef lost 100 pounds by exercising and changing his diet Bourgeois adopted a ketogenic-inspired diet and practices intermittent … Continue reading Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois of NYC’s Blue Smoke Restaurants on His 100-Pound Weight Loss
Is pasta healthy? Like other processed carbohydrates — including most cereals, bread and baked goods— pasta has been deemed a problematic food when it comes to packing on the pounds. In fact, in recent decades pasta has even been blamed … Continue reading Is Pasta Healthy? The Answer Might Surprise You
Lately, one diet has been stealing the spotlight, earning (mostly) rave reviews from A-listers and everyday folks alike: the keto diet. Essentially a very high-fat, low-carb eating plan, the ketogenic diet forces your body to burn fat rather than carbs … Continue reading Keto Diet Celebrities – 5 Female Celebrities Who Love The Keto Diet
Skipping booze, sugar, and processed grains and eating only whole foods—think produce, unprocessed grains, lean protein, and healthy fats—for just seven days can trigger long-lasting changes. “A lot of times when we reach for a cookie or a drink, it’s … Continue reading This Quick Cleanse Could Mean Major Results
These days, the uses of turmeric extend way beyond the spice shelf. Turmeric can be found mixed into golden milk, added to skin care serums, and even sprinkled onto rice or roasted veggies. Full of flavor, color and health benefits, … Continue reading Curcumin: Top 10 Benefits of Turmeric’s Secret Ingredient
There’s a lot you can accomplish in three weeks. You can binge watch a few seasons of your favorite show on Netflix. You can even break in new running shoes. Something that’s not as easy to do in 21 days? … Continue reading The 3 Week Diet Says It’ll Help You Lose 12+ Lbs
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