If you frequently munch on energy bars, you should check you pantry to make sure you discard these popular snacks. The FDA recently announced a voluntary recall of Clif Bar Nuts & Seeds Energy Bars due to possible listeria contamination. The recall, which affects three popular flavors, comes as a result of SunOpta’s announcement of…
The benefits of meditation are endless. From reducing stress to improving sleep patterns and treating depression, the mindfulness movement is well and truly taking over. If there really was a quick and easy way to manage everyday anxiety, why hasn’t everyone gotten on board? Some think meditation is only for enlightened yogis, but there are…
It’s National Doughnut Day! And what better way to celebrate than with some healthy recipes for this favorite dunkable treat? Whether you’re vegan, gluten-free, or not into sugar, there’s a doughnut recipe in here for you!
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If you struggle with your body image, this emotional story from YourTango will help. My sister sent me an email after our “lunch.” The subject read, “I love you. Are you listening?” For far too long, I abused my beautiful body. I talked down to her. I lied to her. I fought with her. I…
Chocolate cake cravings are no joke. But neither is committing to your healthy diet. For a cooler afternoon when you want to bake something sweet, try out this low-fat recipe that will satisfy your sweet tooth – without any of the guilt! This cake calls in some unexpected friends: applesauce and prunes. Combining these two…
There’s no quiet in a college dorm. Slamming doors, drunk kids in search of late-night food, and Alicia Keys on repeat tested the limits of my neighborly spirit. I remember sitting at my desk, wide-eyed and jittery, rereading the first page of my English paper ahead of my first-semester finals. Nope, I thought, this won’t…
For as long as I can remember, I have had night terrors. In high school, my nightmares worsened, and I would wake up several times a week crying or sweating – or both. I wasn’t just waking up terrified, I would wake up unable to move, accompanied by the horrifying feeling that someone was attacking…
To say the Whole30 Diet is strict is an understatement. For a month, you’ll be giving up grains, sugar, dairy, alcohol, and legumes. There’s no workarounds either – if you think you can get away with making a Whole30-version of your favorite dessert, think again. There’s no Paleo pizza or almond-flour pancakes to be had; just…
You want that cake cake cake cake cake but you’re trying to stick to a particular diet? Let this whet your appetite: vegan, Paleo, and gluten-free cake options – each one decadent, without messing with your dietary game plan (think chocolatey flourless cakes and vegan lemon pound cake). Yes, we’re serious. All the sweet, home-baked deliciousness, but with…
Cauliflower is having a moment. Besides being an excellent source of vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin B6, it seems to be a stand-in for just about anything: pizza crust, buffalo wings, and steak are just a few of the favorites of ours, but when it comes to the basics, nothing beats cauliflower rice. The low-carb,…
