Screw you, processed sugar. You’re like a bad boyfriend. My body craves you so much, and you taste so frickin’ good. But then you turn on me and make me feel so damn bad. Oh, but then I want you even more. Ahh! Break this sugar addiction cycle by passing on traditional cookies and cakes,…
Are you at KFC because you have no other choice? Fortunately, you found this page, where we can navigate you through the menu and help you find the least fatty, least sodium-laden items on offer. General ordering tips: get your chicken grilled, not fried, and try a house salad on the side – it’s just…
There is no such thing as too much avocado – at least when it comes to its variety of uses. And while avocado toast is a mainstay in any healthy diet, there are so many other ways to incorporate the fruit into your meals (and even your skin care routine!). From pasta sauce to a…
Are you feeling lethargic all the time? Caffeine’s not cutting it anymore? Your problem could be low iron levels. If you’re female, your chances of low iron levels are high; especially if you’re pregnant or it’s that time of the month. Fortunately, there are plenty of opportunities for you to eat your way to higher…
It seems there’s always some sort of healthy-eating craze going on, which includes the ever-stunning smoothie bowl. But if you don’t have the time to artfully arrange delectably healthy ingredients into something almost too pretty to eat, make it easy with a yogurt bowl instead. The concept isn’t much different – just much simpler in…
We’re here with a little myth busting in defense of potatoes: potatoes are healthy. Gasp! What? Yeah, seriously. It seems like many food groups can catch a bad rap these days, so we’re going to set the record straight when it comes to taters, with a little help from the Vitamin Shoppe nutritionist Brian Tanzer.…
Since we know many of you will be heading to music festivals over the next few months (including one particular desert festival next weekend), we consulted The Rockstar Remedy author Dr. Gabrielle Francis – doctor to rock acts like Mötley Crüe, Aerosmith, and Courtney Love – to find out how she keeps musicians on tour…
You’ve just finished a sweat-inducing 60-minute cardio class and all you can think about is refueling. Sure, you could just grab a protein shake on your way home, but it’s Saturday afternoon and that’s not very fun. Instead, why don’t you plan ahead and host a healthy post-workout brunch at your place? Rally everyone after…
We’re refocusing our calorie counts and making sure we’re getting the right calories through macronutrients, and the macronutrient protein takes center stage when your goal is to build muscle or lose weight. For starters, protein keeps you fuller for a longer amount of time compared to equal portions of carbohydrates or fat. Protein can also…
Leave it to a celebrity chef to make clean, healthy foods look like the most delectably decadent dishes you’ve yet to see. Jamie Oliver posts new recipes all the time on his beautiful Instagram feed, but if you take a second look, you’ll notice that so many of these plates are super nutritious. The guy’s…
