Look: we’re not suggesting you run to the drive-through right now. That’s not our intent with this. Now that that’s out of the way, let’s talk about a realistic situation. You’re on the go, out with friends, or traveling, and there’s nowhere to stop. You haven’t packed food, and you’re starving. You search for an…
Whether you call it bitter melon, bitter gourd, bitter squash, bitter cucumber, goya, karela, balsam pear, or one of its many other names, there’s one thing to know for sure about this underrated fruit: you should be eating more of it. Never heard of it? Don’t let its funky appearance or bitter taste deter you:…
Our healthy ice cream delivery was greeted with so much excitement and anticipation – Arctic Zero showed up in our offices, offering flavors like Banana Pudding and Brownie Blast. And offering added protein with no lactose (yay for the lactose intolerant!), this “diet” ice cream packed in some serious nutritional benefits. So how does it…
There are plenty of effective weight-loss strategies out there, such as keeping track of calories in a food journal, but they aren’t exactly the easiest ways to drop pounds. Of course you want a quick fix, but following these strategies can actually cause you to gain weight.
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If you’ve got an irritable digestive tract, FODMAPs are definitely something you want to avoid. Put simply, they’re the type of carbohydrate that can cause bloating and gas – or even worse symptoms. Let’s take a look. What Are FODMAPs? FODMAP is an acronym to spell out Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, And Polyols. The term…
Paleo blogger Cassy Joy Garcia decided to turn her life around and take control of her health at the young age of 24. With a degree in science and a knack for nutrition, she dove into the Paleo lifestyle and hasn’t looked back. Through her new approach to food, she lost 10 dress sizes, “lived…
People soak almonds to DIY almond milk or vegan recipes like cheese or desserts, but is that just to yield a softer consistency, or are there health benefits to soaking nuts? Stephanie Clarke and Willow Jarosh of C&J Nutrition, registered dietitians and authors of Healthy, Happy Pregnancy Cookbook, say that soaking almonds for 12 to…
Recovering from some overeating or having some digestive issues? With enzymes that fight bloat, fiber that aids in digestion, belly-fat-burning blueberries, gut-friendly probiotics, and detoxifying lemon, you’ll sip your way svelte with these sweet, satisfying smoothie recipes. These nutritious blends pack in powerful properties from papaya, pineapple, Greek yogurt, and more.
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If you’re a Paleo newbie, a vet looking for recipe ideas, or just trying to cut carbs and up protein, we have a day of deliciousness prepared for you. This Paleo-perfect diet is loaded with protein (nearly 100 grams!), low in carbohydrates (just over 100 grams!), and clocks in at just a bit past 1500…
Most of us have our coffee pots brewing before our eyes are even half open. It’s our morning fix, first thing, every, single, day! That oh-so-intoxicating aroma and rich flavor (and of course anticipated energy boost) keep us coming back for more in a constant cycle of brew, energize, crash, and repeat. Most of us…
