So you’re on a diet or working toward a weight-loss goal just as we’re heading into the holiday season and arguably the best food-flavor season: Fall. No pumpkin pie? No mashed potatoes? How will anyone survive? Don’t freak out, because you can absolutely partake in the food festivities of the season. Alexandra Miller, RDN, LDN,…
Your grocery store may seem like a mecca for gourmet salad dressing, but it’s easy to get caught up in pretty packaging. The front of the bottle may boast health-conscious mantras, but when you read the label, it’s often a very different story. Making your own dressing at home may seem unnecessary, but the freshness…
Grilled cheese is one of our favorite comfort foods, so we retooled it to make it better for you. We took out the bread and added some veggies into the mix. Watch and learn how to replace sliced bread with zucchini. Then be ready to crave some (healthier) cheesy goodness. Related Stories:Cauliflower Buffalo Wings Are…
There are many benefits to drinking coffee every day – from disease-fighting antioxidants to improved memory and longevity – but when it comes to your caffeine habit, there really can be too much of a good thing. Just how much caffeine is too much? For the average person, up to 300 mg of coffee a…
Stop counting sheep and try this simple salve that promotes restful sleep. Getting enough sleep nightly is essential to your overall health. Made with simple ingredients (read: our favorite coconut oil) and soothing scents, it’s the perfect healthy DIY project for this weekend. Watch this short video, whip up a batch, then enjoy some sweet…
Most people have never heard the term “orthorexia.” After all, blogger Jordan Younger hadn’t heard of the disorder that would change her life just one year ago, when she was a dedicated vegan running plant-based blog The Blonde Vegan. A year later, we spoke with Younger on how orthorexia has not only become a huge…
It’s hard to eat clean all the time; we all have cravings, and sometimes they’re a little too intense to fight. If you’ve found yourself in line, making yourself a burrito bowl, confirming that you know the guacamole is extra . . . you’re definitely not alone. Related Stories:If You’re at Chipotle, These Are the…
Snacking all day can cause an influx of unnecessary calories leading to weight gain, but snacking the right way can actually stop unhealthy cravings and help you reach your weight-loss goals faster. Related Stories:Expert Tips on How to Keep Snacking and Still Lose Weight Try snacks like protein balls, cottage cheese, and hummus to satisfy…
Have you ever had someone take a picture of you sitting on the beach, lounging by the pool, or leaned over with your stomach exposed and thought “I look so fat!“? 5 Things E V E R Y Woman Should Read: 1. We ALL have rolls when we sit down or bend over. Body fat…
As someone who just came back from a pumpkin-hot-cocoa-soaked, deep-fried trip to Disneyland, I know that sometimes your trip to the Happiest Place on Earth is just a day to indulge (and maybe eat a few too many churros). And at first glance, it seems like indulging is the only option and that there are…
