Sure, the adage “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” is burned into our brains, but how much truth is there to this phrase? Our friends at Shape are here to share the facts behind a new study on the subject. You’ve heard it a thousand times: skipping breakfast is bad! But have…
All the choices at the grocery store can be quite overwhelming, but thankfully dietitian Julie Upton, MS, RD, of Appetite For Health has some simple advice: put these foods in your cart for health and weight loss. Feeling overwhelmed at the supermarket? There’s a reason. The typical grocery store is bursting at the seams with…
I love a good weekend brunch, and no shame here – it’s especially because of the mimosas and Bloody Marys. Brunch can be a pretty heavy meal though, and the cocktails are no exception. On their own, most spirits average around 120 calories in a typical pour. Start adding fruit and veggie juice to the…
It’s no surprise that coffee can make you jittery to the point of adding to stress levels. If you’ve been having a hard time giving up your daily cup of joe, we’ve got a pro tip from naturopathic Dr. Gabrielle Francis, author of The Rockstar Remedy. One of the reasons caffeine and coffee add to…
Excuses for skipping breakfast come in many forms: “I don’t have time!” or “I’m not good at cooking!” are often the most popular choices. You may have to rethink these reasons with what we’re about to throw at you – 11 healthy breakfasts that require only three ingredients. These recipes are so simple, you can’t…
Sugar has been getting a bad rap over the last few years – and in the case of added sugar, it’s for good reason. While naturally occurring sugars, like those from fruit, are welcome in a healthy, balanced diet, added refined sugars, like those in a powdery doughnut or soft drink, are a different story.…
While some have tried pretty shocking techniques to lose weight, there are also some common, long-held techniques that seem like a good idea – and may even work at first – but are absolutely going to backfire and end up causing weight gain. If you’re on a quest to a slimmer you, avoid doing these…
In a way, meal prepping can be compared to that old tree in a forest adage: if you didn’t Instagram it, did it really happen? The benefit, however, of the many meal-prep photos you’re seeing on your feed is that they provide some major health inspiration. While preparing meals for an entire week requires a…
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:…
The vitamin most closely associated with sunshine is imperative to your overall health; vitamin D maintains strong bones and muscles, and can help treat and prevent diabetes, hypertension, glucose intolerance, and multiple sclerosis. Conversely, a deficiency in vitamin D can result in sleep issues or daytime sleepiness, compromised cardiovascular health, anxiety and depression, and even…
