Extend child bearing years and prevent early menopause with the help of vegetable protein. Here’s another reason to extend Meatless Monday beyond one night a week: New research shows that eating vegetable sources of protein, such as whole grains, soy and tofu, has the potential to reduce the risk of early onset menopause and may…
The term “sustainable seafood” can mean many things. We trekked to Alaska—a leading frontier of the sustainable movement—to learn more. Seafood from Alaska is sustainably harvested and loaded with good-for-you nutrition including protein, vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B12. It was just a few months ago that I was on the deck of…
We put a variety of store-bought fermented foods into the ring (technically, the lab) to see which one stacks up as the ultimate probiotic heavyweight. The best fermented foods for your gut (clockwise from top): Kefir, kimchi, yogurt, miso, sauerkraut and kombucha. We know fermented foods are good for us — they contain beneficial bacteria…
When it comes to predicting unhealthy eating habits, who you are might matter more than where you shop. According to a recent study, individual characteristics may be a lead indicator of your food preferences—not where you live. When it comes to predicting unhealthy eating habits, who you are matters more than where you shop. RAND Corporation researchers found…
In love with this sweet stone fruit? You’re not alone. More than 1 billion are eaten every year in the U.S. Here’s how to find, store and prep your prize. Did you know? There are 44 types of mangos in the country of Nevis alone. How many mangos can one person eat? It was a…
Always forgetting something you had stashed in the fridge? Letting food go bad isn’t just a nuisance, it’s wasting precious resources and money. Aha tip: Set your fridge at 40˚F or below, which helps fresh foods retain their nutrients for longer. Clean Eating is launching its first-ever health and happiness challenge, #GoClean45, on October 10th.…
Bee populations are in decline. Find out why pollinators are vital to a thriving and healthy ecological system and what you can do to protect them. What do Clean Eating favorites like almonds, strawberries, pumpkins, blueberries and mango have in common? Without pollinators, they couldn’t exist. While that may sound like a quaint elementary school…
Oatmeal typically seems like the healthiest option at a fast-food restaurant, right? Dr. Oz doesn’t agree. Grabbing a to-go bowl of oatmeal at places like McDonald’s or your local coffee shop might be sneaking hidden calories, sugar, and preservatives into your diet that you don’t expect. The Dr. Oz Show specifically cited “cream, stabilizers, [and]…
We were beyond stoked when we found out Starbucks would be offering almond milk starting in September. Aside from wondering what would actually be in the almond milk, the top question on our minds was obviously how does it taste? Related Stories:We Had to Ask: What’s in the New Starbucks Almond Milk? Good news, almond…
Though Chick-fil-A is known for its fried chicken sandwich, it seems like the fast-food chain is trying to contrast its indulgent menu mainstays with some unexpected additions. Earlier this year, Chick-fil-A replaced its coleslaw with a kale salad, and now, the chain is introducing three more light options: the Hash Brown Scramble, the Egg White…
