Like an unavailable boyfriend you keep coming back to, even though you know better – the draw to sugary foods is a threat that even the smartest, most well-intentioned woman can succumb to. I’m an evangelist of the “everything in moderation” doctrine when it comes to food, but there can definitely be too much of…
If you haven’t heard the news, the stuff inside hot dogs is super scary. In fact, the World Health Organization recently deemed them just as carcinogenic as tobacco, asbestos, and alcohol. The Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine likewise suggests they’re chock-full of cancer-causing compounds (nitrates and nitrites, heme iron, and heterocyclic amines, which are created…
Even if you focus on eating healthy, there could be nutritional holes in your diet. Thankfully, dietitian Julie Upton, MS, RD, of Appetite For Health, has listed out the 10 nutrients most likely to be missing from your diet. The typical American diet is dismal: it’s too high in calories – with more than half…
While we’ll always encourage you to cook at home and to choose fresh, healthful meals, we all know that life can get in the way – sometimes you end up stuck with fast food as your only option. And if that’s the case and you happen to find yourself at Subway, you’re in luck! With…
Between eating a balanced and nutritious diet, engaging in daily exercise, and seeking a centered mind, living a healthy lifestyle is much easier said than done. But that doesn’t mean it’s completely unattainable – there are plenty of small things you can do throughout the day to ensure you’re putting your physical and mental well-being…
After sticking to your clean-eating diet all week, it’s time for a cheat meal! You’ve successfully dodged your grandma’s lasagna, and even that fresh batch of chocolate chip cookies mocking you in the break room was no match for your will power. Not only do you need this cheat meal, but you deserve it! Well,…
While saying the word McDonald’s in the fitness world sometimes feels like saying an expletive in front of a priest, the truth of the matter is, there are times when you don’t have other options. Sometimes you’re in a bind! Whether you’re on a road trip and there aren’t rest stops for hundreds of miles…
With just four ingredients and two steps for the base recipe, this creamy coconut chia seed delight takes seconds of preparation – and zero culinary skill. I started making this recipe at home a couple years ago, and it has quickly become my go-to breakfast and dessert because it’s just so easy (and I can…
If you are a health-conscious cook, subbing olive oil for butter is a no-brainer when prepping savory dishes. So why not make the same smart swap when baking? In a nutrition-stand off, olive oil beats butter hands-down: it’s ultra anti-inflammatory and high in antioxidants, healthy fats, and vitamin E. Plus, olive oil adds a depth…
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…
