While it’s hard to undo a night of crappy sleep, there are definitely small things you can do to try. The next time you’re feeling sluggish and not on top of your game, find help with one of these methods. Drink water: A lack of energy is often a sign that you’re dehydrated. Not only…
We are big fans of chia over here. The powerful little seeds are basically a wonder to behold: something so innocuous and small contains so much protein, fiber, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and iron. They’ve also got serotonin-releasing tryptophan, and they’re high in omega-3 fatty acids. Amazing, right? A common question, however, is: “How do you…
If you follow a gluten-free, Paleo, or Whole30 diet, chances are, you miss pasta. We don’t blame you. Heck, maybe you don’t follow any of these diets, but are just looking to lighten things up a bit. Say hello to your friend, the spaghetti squash. A great stand-in for noodles, spaghetti squash soaks up all…
What’s not to love about a smoothie that helps your abs? Here are three smoothie recipes for you to try, each full of ingredients with belly-flatting properties. They are easy to make, and even easier to sip. Press play, but make sure your blender is close – you’re going to want to make one of…
There’s no better way to start off the day than with a healthy breakfast to kick-start your metabolism and fuel up for the morning. But sometimes, a breakfast rut can get in the way of healthy decisions and make you opt for not-so-great options. To get you excited about your a.m. meals, we’ve looked to…
If you’re dealing with stress or anxiety, sometimes it seems like nothing can take the edge off, and sometimes it’s easy to comfort yourself with food. When you’re reaching for chips or ice cream as an outlet for your tense feelings, try this trick: eating foods that can actually help de-stress your brain. There are…
When we talked to Carrie Underwood about her favorite healthy snacks, she mentioned she always packs protein chips when she’s traveling. Chips as a healthy snack?! This was something we had to try for ourselves. While we’ve yet to try her go-to brand, Simply Protein, we were dying to try protein chips. So, when iWon…
While I mostly know Denny’s Diner now for its hilarious Twitter account, it’s also one of the most common truck stop food vendors on Interstate 5, the freeway I frequent between San Francisco and my hometown in San Diego. If you don’t want drive-through food and you’re aching to get out of the car and…
The growing popularity of oil pulling may be undeniable, but the actual benefits of coconut oil continue to be a topic of debate. Some experts like Dr. Oz swear by its superpower properties, but others like Dr. Weil feel that the research isn’t ready to make these claims. With that said, there are a number…
Skip the oven for this refreshing lunch! Offering 60 percent of your recommended fiber for the day, this antioxidant-rich rainbow salad aids in digestion and may even diminish belly fat. Chopped tomatoes, peppers, and radishes are tossed in a spicy lime dressing then neatly tucked into a halved avocado for a pretty presentation. With a…
