The sweet syrupy goodness of maple is not just for a stack of waffles – maple syrup is healthier than you think! Incorporating it as a sweetener can help you reach your weight-loss goals (and we’re not talking about the Master Cleanse). Here are three reasons to keep some maple syrup in your pantry. Related:…
Uses for coconut oil are popping up everywhere these days, like in the kitchen for high-heat searing but also as a beauty aid for smoothing split ends. Hey, why not? Just one whiff of the stuff whisks you away to a tropical beach – piña colada in hand. But why on earth would anyone want…
Turmeric is bold, is flavorful, and has recently enjoyed a surge in popularity thanks to a myriad of health benefits – notably, it’s a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and can aid in weight loss. But unless you grew up cooking Indian food, turmeric may be a bit unfamiliar in your cooking routine. Kick things up…
There’s nothing the food-loving blogosphere loves quite as much as zoodles, aka noodles made from spiralized zucchini. Touted as a healthy alternative to traditional pastas, zucchini noodles have a similarly remarkable ability to absorb flavors and add texture. Except this version is remarkably lower in calories. But while we’re all for the healthy alternative that zoodles provide,…
Making your kitchen a healthy haven should not feel like a constant struggle. Whether you’re constantly chopping, tossing leftover produce, or talking yourself out of enjoying your favorite foods, check all the time-saving, food-optimizing hacks we swear by.
– Additional reporting by Jenny Sugar and Michele Foley
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Just when you thought olive oil was the absolute healthiest oil, now you keep hearing about coconut oil. Both contain healthy fats known as monounsaturated fatty acids, or MUFAs, which can lower total cholesterol levels. This can reduce a person’s risk for stroke as well as heart problems like high blood pressure. MUFAs can also…
It’s that time of year again: new year, new you. Sounds simple, right? But research from the University of Scranton suggests that by the first week of January, a whopping one-quarter of us who make resolutions have already ditched them, and by year’s end only eight percent have made our resolutions a reality. Fret not:…
Full of omega-3s and vitamin E, avocados taste perfect when thinly sliced on a salad, thrown in a fruity smoothie, or paired with salty sunflower seeds. Yet another way you can incorporate the ever-versatile avocado into your culinary life: as a substitute for butter. When baking, substitute half the amount of butter in your recipe…
You gotta love lazy weekend mornings, making homemade pancakes topped with fresh fruit and maple syrup, but what a mess! Getting out all the ingredients and having to put everything away isn’t how you want to start your day. But if you always had a healthy mix on hand, pancakes would be a cinch to…
The following post was originally featured on Peanut Butter Fingers and written by Julie Fagan, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness. This crock pot sweet potato soup is a savory, comforting soup that is packed with fall flavors and delicious vegetables. It’s warm and creamy (and also vegan and dairy-free!) and tastes delicious served…
