If you’re like most people, you at least occasionally deal with acne breakouts, skin dryness, redness and signs of uneven skin tone. If so, you probably wonder about possible underlying causes of these skin conditions in hopes of finding a … Continue reading Face Mapping: What Science Says & How It Works
From the childhood classic of “ants on a log” to granola to carrot cake, the raisin has been in most of our lives since our earliest years. So, are raisins good for you? Well, not only are they popular with … Continue reading Are Raisins Good for You? 5 Surprising Benefits
Is green tea good for weight loss? Research in humans and animals points to a resounding “sort of.” What that means: There’s evidence that green tea can help you lose weight A number of small but respectable clinical trials have … Continue reading Can Green Tea Help You Lose Weight?
Taco Tuesday just isn’t the same without a big dollop of guac on the side. But some restaurants are serving what we can only describe as … Continue reading Fake Guacamole on Menus Due to Avocado Prices
Surprisingly, most people tend to focus on doing a liver cleanse and/or a colon cleanse, while ignoring a kidney cleanse. Those two cleanses are very important, but probably just as important, and one of the top three cleanses people should be doing on … Continue reading Kidney Cleanse Diet & Protocol
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD) are neurological and behavior-related conditions that cause difficulty in concentrating, impulsiveness and excessive energy. Individuals with ADHD symptoms not only have a challenge in concentrating, but have a challenge sitting … Continue reading 5 Natural Remedies for ADHD + Trigger Foods to Avoid
You might recognize it as an ingredient in your favorite body lotion or perhaps noticed supplements in the vitamin aisle that feature it. But what is collagen? What does collagen do, exactly? And how can you incorporate it into your life? Collagen … Continue reading Collagen Benefits for Skin, Hair, Joints and More
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
Milk, broccoli, and wait, is that your brother texting back? When you’re at the supermarket, having a whole text volley with him could make you fill … Continue reading How Texting in the Supermarket Can Make You Fat
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?
Genetic discoveries are being made at a tremendous pace, and I’m excited that genes related to many sleep disorders are among those finds. All this new genetic research may one day play a role in helping doctors understand who is … Continue reading Can Your DNA Tell You How to Sleep Better?
For thousands of years, humans have been eating sweet potatoes, and for good reason. The vegetable is packed with vitamins—specifically vitamin A, which supports organ health; minerals; and powerful plant compounds called phytonutrients. Today? They’re still a favorite among athletes … Continue reading Sweet Potatoes and Weight Loss – Will They Help or Hurt Your Goals?
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
Every month, we send some of your biggest questions on nutrition, health, and more to our panel of experts to answer. Continue reading Foods You Should Always Have In Your Refrigerator
If you want to bulk up, then you’ve probably already started strength training. Continue reading Gain Muscle With These 5 Diet Changes
No one is quite sure how cowboy caviar got its name and, depending on where you’re from, you might’ve heard it called a few things. Continue reading Cowboy Caviar: The Best Hearty Salsa Alternative
Some days you get into the gym and feel completely overwhelmed. Continue reading 8 Moves You Should Be Doing On A Bench
I’ve been a trainer for nearly a decade. I’ve taught everything—boot camp, TRX, indoor cycling (I’m a SoulCycle instructor, natch). Continue reading ‘I’ve Helped Thousands of Women Get in Shape—Here’s My Secret’
After over a year of working out five days a week, I fell off my fitness bandwagon — and, honestly, I didn’t hate it at first. Continue reading We Worked Out with Jennifer Lopez’s Trainer David Kirsch—Try it at Home
After being overweight for her entire life, Jessica Beniquez had some bad habits to break to lose 175 lbs. Continue reading This Woman Dropped 175 Lbs. and Gained Confidence Along the Way: ‘I’m a Completely Different Person’
If you’re eating a mix of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, then you’re probably pretty far ahead of the nutrition curve. Continue reading 12 Foods You Need to Stop Buying—and 17 You Should Eat More
You may have seen pics of high-protein bread (or bagels, waffles, or tortillas) popping up on Instagram lately. Continue reading What Is High Protein Bread—and Should You Try It?
Every month, we send some of your biggest questions on nutrition, health, and more to our panel of experts to answer. Continue reading Foods You Should Always Have In Your Refrigerator
Padma Lakshmi is talking about food, passionately, while sitting at a table in the lobby of a chic downtown Manhattan hotel. Continue reading Padma Lakshmi on the Food Detox She Does After ‘Top Chef’ and the Workout That Transformed Her Body
In today’s health-obsessed culture, researching medical conditions online is something that happens pretty darn regularly. Continue reading There Are 10 Types Of People Who Are More At Risk For Vitamin D Deficiency
If you already have your go-to smoothie recipe down to a science, you know that protein is the secret to blending one that will actually keep you full all morning long. Continue reading 5 High-Protein Smoothie Ingredients
Maybe you’ve overheard people at the gym buzzing about how the IIFYM diet helped them slim down. Continue reading Counting Macros: How to Calculate IIFYM Diet for Weight Loss
The new, organic Doritos carry just as much fat and 81 percent the sodium of regular nacho cheese Doritos, and they also pack ten extra calories per serving. Continue reading Are Organic Doritos Any Healthier Than the Original?
The big grocery news of last week was that, following its acquisition of Whole Foods, Amazon’s first big initiative in stores would be to lower prices on several items. Continue reading Here Is How Much Whole Foods Prices Changed Following Amazon’s Acquisition
But even if you’ve mastered the meal prep basics, you may not be completely satisfied with the food you’re heating up when lunch time rolls around. Continue reading 6 Common Meal Prep Mistakes and How to Fix Them
The next, it’s camel milk. Whatever the “superfood,” there’s always a new snack or beverage that claims to protect you from disease or give you another health boost, like healthier skin or stronger bones. Continue reading 7 Everyday Foods That Are Better For You Than Trendy Superfoods
Nearly 25 years after her death, Audrey Hepburn is still celebrated for her classic movies, her philanthropy and her delicate, gamine glamour. Continue reading The Truth about Audrey Hepburn’s Slim Figure — and How She Nearly Starved to Death During WWII
Despite what fad diets and catchy headlines would lead you to believe, fat is not all the same. Continue reading There Are 6 Types Of Body Fat—Here’s What You Need To Know About Them
Being underweight can be just as frustrating as being overweight. Continue reading How to Gain Weight Fast for Men & Women
Chai or chai tea is a popular drink in India where this delicious hot beverage is often made by boiling tea leaves with milk and adding sugar and spices. Continue reading Chai Tea Recipe (Without the Caffeinated Tea!)
Too often, sauces and dressings are treated as an afterthought in meals. Continue reading 5-Minute Blender Hollandaise Sauce Recipe
Pancakes are typically viewed as one of those indulgent foods that you can never enjoy when you’re trying to be healthy or lose weight. Continue reading High Fat, Low Carb Pancakes: A Keto-Approved Breakfast
With an alarming obesity rate the affects well more than one-third of U.S. adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we’re all familiar with the dangers of obesity. Continue reading What Happens When You Put on 10 Pounds
According to the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, “nutrient-dense foods” are foods that provide a high amount nutrients but have relatively few calories. Continue reading Top Nutrient-Dense Foods & Their Benefits
A serious health risk of drinking might come not from the beverage itself, but from the container it’s held in. Continue reading Your Cocktail May Cause Copper Poisoning
Biotin, or Vitamin B7, is a water-soluble vitamin that’s a part of the vitamin B complex — a group of key nutrients needed for healthy metabolic, nerve, digestive and cardiovascular functions. Continue reading Biotin Benefits: Thicken Hair, Nails and Beautify Skin
While knowledge about the benefits associated with probiotics has exploded over the past decade, many people are still unsure about how prebiotics and postbiotics work. Continue reading Postbiotics: Uses + 5 Benefits for Gut Health & Beyond
For many eager gym-goers, the prospect of getting lean and toned is often their main motivation. But, what exactly does it take to “get toned”? Continue reading 7 Mistakes That Are Preventing You From Getting Toned
Even as a fitness editor, I’ve never been one to drink protein shakes for several reasons. Continue reading Plant-Based Protein Weight Loss
Just when we thought we’d heard of every diet fad out there (ban carbs! skip sugar!), a new one recently popped up that genuinely took us by surprise. Continue reading This New Diet Says Some ‘Healthy’ Foods Might Actually Make You GAIN Weight
Forget the fad diets: The key to weight loss—or, at least, staving off weight gain—may have more to do with the size of your meals and when you’re eating them, a new study in the Journal of Nutrition suggests. Continue reading These 4 Simple Eating Habits Might Help Keep Your Weight In Check
Think about improving your diet (as a noun) over the long-term, not dieting (as a verb) in the short-term. Continue reading Exactly What To Do If Your Weight Is Constantly Fluctuating
Green tea powder extract and red yeast rice sound harmless enough, but a new report has flagged these and 13 other “all-natural” ingredients found in common supplements as potentially serious health risks. Continue reading Why You Need to Stay Far, Far Away from ‘Natural’ Supplements
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