If there’s one thing we’ve learned about Lea Michele, it’s that her approach to eating healthy is simple and satisfying. During a recent Facebook Live discussion with Shape magazine, Lea shared that she keeps her diet clean by stocking her home with wholesome eats. However, that doesn’t stop her from enjoying her favorite comfort foods.…
Since Halloween and candy go hand in hand, it can easily become an indulgent holiday – one that then leads into the feast that is Thanksgiving. If you’re hoping to commit to your health goals and still celebrate the spooky season, consider jack-o’-lantern stuffed peppers. The festive and healthy recipe simply requires you to carve…
A smoothie seems like the perfect weight-loss elixir. It’s quick and easy (especially if you follow these time-saving tricks), but since it’s easy to throw just about anything into your NutriBullet or blender, it’s hard to know just how many calories a smoothie really contains. When you’re trying to lose weight, nutritionists recommend a smoothie…
You sit down at your desk, grab a yogurt container from your lunchbox, carefully pull back the foil lid, and see a familiar sight. A thin layer of clear liquid is sitting on top of the creamy goodness below. You have two options here: pour it out or mix it in. So what do you…
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]…
So you’re done with calorie counting and ready for a more liberating, empowering healthy eating plan. Now what? Maybe you’ve heard of counting macros: the concept of balancing out your intake of macro nutrients – proteins, fats, and carbohydrates – to optimize your diet for either weight loss, muscle gain, metabolism boosting, or weight maintenance.…
While apples get a lot of attention for their health benefits, pears should not be overlooked. The soft, sweet, buttery flesh of the pear makes this Fall fruit perfect for enjoying fresh or for using in healthy recipes, like these edamame and pear crostinis or this pear berry smoothie. Plus, there are so many varieties…
Almond milk has been in the spotlight for a while since it’s a great low-calorie, dairy-free alternative to regular milk. And if you go for the unsweetened variety, it’s also sugar- and carb-free! While picking up your half gallon of almond milk, you probably noticed another milk on the market made from cashews. It’s been…
You’re feeling pretty proud of yourself, strolling into work, carrying your new Bistro Bento with a lunch you packed from home – take that, crazy calorie counts at cafes! But wait – your lunchbox is filled with an 800-calorie serving of homemade mac and cheese. Yikes! While bringing lunch from home can be healthier than…
Snacks are the perfect opportunity to refuel on a little extra protein, especially if you need a late-afternoon pick-me-up or a post-workout nibble. Here are 10 easy snack ideas that offer at least five grams of protein – each around 150 calories. Banana with peanut butter mixed with protein powder: 158 calories, 13.6 grams of…
