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…
Packing your lunch is one way to keep tabs on calories, but if you pack an enormous container of leftover lasagna, there’s no way you’ll be able to reach your weight-loss goals. Portion control is key, and these multicompartment containers make it easy to pack small amounts of a variety of healthy foods. They’re all…
If you feel like your appetite has a mind of its own, you’re not alone. Taking a look at your habits and revamping your daily rituals can renew your relationship with food and tame your hunger pangs. And of course, the best way to go about this is naturally. Drink more water: Plenty of people…
When it comes to eating healthy when dining out, it helps to use these smart strategies. But avoiding ridiculous calorie bombs at all costs is a wise decision, even when you’re treating yourself. Creamy pastas and cuts of meat piled high mean big calorie numbers – you may be surprised to find out that your…
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…
Image Sources: POPSUGAR Photography / Anna Monette Roberts and Jenny Sugar Quinoa used to get all the attention as one of the most nutritious whole grains, hailed as one of the best superfoods ever, but farro is quickly gaining popularity. A little softer and more tender in texture, it’s similar to rice, so people who…
Think snacking before bed packs on the pounds? You and your cravings will be happy to know that it’s a myth that eating in the evening leads to weight gain. As long as the total amount of calories you burn isn’t less than the calories you eat, it doesn’t matter when you consume those calories,…
We’ve all see-sawed between depriving ourselves and binging on the food we crave, usually because we crave things that we know we should avoid. According to Annemarie Colbin, PhD, founder of the Natural Gourmet Institute and prominent author and lecturer on natural health and holistic medicine, we should listen to some cravings. They are the…
If you’re unfamiliar with the Paleo diet, it’s a modern take on the diets our cavemen ancestors followed. The Paleo diet consists primarily of fish, grass-fed meats, eggs, produce, and nuts, while grains, milk products, refined sugars, and other processed foods are off-limits. Although it’s designed to improve a person’s overall health, especially digestive issues,…
At age 13, I made the connection that chicken nuggets were made from actual chickens and became a vegetarian on the spot. I was also insanely picky, so pasta, bagels, and pizza were my main staples. Sadly, vegetables, fruit, and whole grains hardly made it onto my plate, especially when I went off to college.…
