I had a horrifying realization last week: there’s a sneaky dairy ingredient in one of my favorite coffees. After my doctor told me to try two weeks without dairy in my diet, I said, “no sweat!” and moseyed on over to Starbucks to get what I thought was a dairy-free pumpkin spice latte. After all,…
Sugar is added to so many processed foods – even salty ones. Dietitian Julie Upton, MS, RD, of Appetite for Health, shared this infographic to help us all get a handle on sugar intake. The first step: learn the many ways sugar is listed on ingredient labels. Get more information about a healthy diet and…
I took this on the first day of #ThighsForJeaux pic.twitter.com/A28fkINZo1 – thigh ambassador✨ (@Mijeaux) January 8, 2016 When 21-year-old South African Mixo Jeaux shared a mirror picture of herself on Twitter on Jan. 7, she probably didn’t know it would start a body-positive movement that would sweep the social media platform – but it did.…
Colorful chopped veggies and beans (kidney, garbanzo, and black!) steal the show in this mason jar salad, making for a high-fiber, high-protein, filling lunch. It’s perfect if you’re trying to lose weight but are also cutting back on meat and dairy. Related Stories:40 Minutes of Prep + 5 Mason Jars = the Best Weight-Loss Lunch…
When we came across this recipe from Chef Caroline Byron, we were blown away. It has so many of our favorite elements wrapped into one: matcha, coconut, no dairy, and only four (all natural) ingredients? Sign. Us. Up. Related Stories:15 Healthy Recipes That Incorporate Metabolism-Boosting Matcha Matcha has a wonderful adaptogenic quality; adaptogens adjust to…
When the weather heats up, I tend to crave more and more plant-based recipes. And ever since Beyoncé adopted a vegan diet, I could not wait to get my hands on her favorite dishes. In the forward of The 22-Day Revolution ($28) by Beyoncé’s chef Marco Borges, Bey not only explains how she was able…
Take advantage of in-season Summer veggies and whip up this simple eight-ingredient salad made with garden-fresh corn and tomatoes. This is sure to be a hit at your next get-together, no matter the weather since it tastes delicious served warm or cold. Because it’s made with beloved whole-grain quinoa, each 300-calorie serving offers almost nine…
‘Tis the season of camping, grilling, and backyard parties. While classic barbecue sides like potato salad and macaroni and cheese are big favorites, they don’t always work for those following a vegan diet. If you’re planning a barbecue this holiday, here are more than 30 side dishes that will have vegan friends coming back for…
More women have cellulite than not. It’s just one of things we have to embrace about our bodies. You can’t get rid of it completely, but your diet and exercise regimen can help reduce its appearance. Here’s a DIY cellulite scrub, made with ingredients found in your kitchen, that can help diminish the dimply flesh…
Find out how trials and tribulations brought one woman to fall in love with her body, from our friends at YourTango. I’m not gonna be my own enemy anymore. Last July I was ghosted by my boyfriend of six months. This July, stepping on a scale for the first time since my heart was broken,…
