Go to any grocery store and you’ll see endless aisles of food choices at your fingertips. And among these, it’s the ultra-processed, convenience foods that most often grab our attention. In fact, they comprise more than half of the calories consumed by an average American. Even though we know that foods loaded with artificial “junk”… Continue Reading »
Many people show immense willpower and determination and successfully stick to their nutrition plan during the day. Yet for many, when evening rolls around, a strong desire for sweets emerges, seemingly out of nowhere. This frustrating phenomenon is common and often a contributing factor in why some people ditch their diets, but why does it… Continue Reading »
A “cheat meal” is a single meal that veers off from your regular meal plan, and, believe it or not, enjoying a cheat meal once in a while could support your weight loss goals. The intent is to take a break from your usual routine and enjoy foods you typically avoid while dieting—perhaps a burger… Continue Reading »
The rumors about the benefits of coconut oil as a dietary supplement have led to trends like stirring coconut-derived oil into coffee, putting coconut oil into smoothies, and subbing out coconut oil for butter and olive oil for cooking. But you may wonder if coconut oil—a high-fat substance itself—can live up to claims of reducing… Continue Reading »
With so many options out there, we know it can be overwhelming to decide whether or not a specific diet would be beneficial to you. It is important to understand your body as well as the objective of a diet to know if it’s the right one, especially if you have been diagnosed with GI… Continue Reading »
The keto diet, which emphasizes eating fats and eliminating carbs, continues to be touted by many as a weight loss solution. However, little research has been done to substantiate claims of long-term weight loss on a keto diet, and eating keto can carry some serious health risks. We believe that the keto diet should be… Continue Reading »
These days, it’s all about convenience. We have near limitless options when it comes to getting purchases delivered right to our doors—including food. Brands like HelloFresh and Blue Apron are taking subscription meal kits to a whole new level by sending subscribers fresh ingredients, step-by-step directions, and everything they need to make tasty, relatively easy… Continue Reading »
In case you haven’t noticed, summer is officially here. This time of year is perfect for whipping out some of the freshest and healthiest recipes you’ve been pinning during your winter hiatus—and PureWow recently highlighted 30+ meals you’ll want to add to your list. Ready for clean, delicious eating? Here are some of our favorite… Continue Reading »
Most of us start the school year with the best of intentions. Lunch boxes are filled with hearty sandwiches and healthy snacks every morning—with time to spare before the school day begins. But as time goes on, kids are harder to wake, mornings are more rushed, and we may skip the packed lunch in favor… Continue Reading »
Starting your weight loss journey can feel overwhelming, particularly when there are an endless number of tips and tricks floating around—most of which won’t work without a real plan. But don’t lose hope! A great place to start for many people is food journaling. Mind, Body, Green recently highlighted the benefits of being mindful of… Continue Reading »
