Healthy

In case you haven't heard, sugar is bad for you. That was a joke… of course you've heard. And you probably aren’t happy about it. I feel you. In fact, I was so unhappy about the need to break up with sugar (and worried about my ability to do it), that I created an entire program to boost the odds of success. Admittedly, doing the program takes some commitment and time (three weeks, to be exact), so I’m going to hand you a hack to easily cut added sugar—the evilest kind—out of your diet. Ready? Here it is: Don’t eat anything…

Giada De Laurentiis may have made a career of creating delicious Italian dishes loaded with butter, oil, cream and cheese, but when it comes to her own diet, the celebrity chef has a more moderate approach to eating and weight loss. In fact, she recently revealed the exact weight loss plan she sticks to when she needs to change her eating habits - and it only takes a few days to completely turn things around. RELATED: 9 healthy eating habits Giada De…

One of the greatest treats we enjoy on a daily basis comes in the form of a morning cup of coffee. The National Coffee Association claims that 62% of Americans enjoy some form of coffee every day, and experts only forecast those numbers to rise. Even if we don't like getting jolted into action with an AM cup of coffee, nothing beats reaching for a hot cup of black tea to start our day. As midday hits, the temptation to grab a soda or latte hits again and despite helping us get us to the end of the day, leaves us feeling…

Think of a healthier breakfast than oatmeal—we'll wait. In all seriousness, oatmeal is just one of our favorite healthy breakfasts (yes, there are more than one) because it's rich in fiber, healthy carbs, and essential nutrients. Plus, it's the perfect base for even more healthful add-ons like protein- and healthy-fat-full nuts, and fiber-rich seeds. If you're looking to get even more out of your morning porridge, there's a quick tip that the registered dietitians we spoke to want you to know: all oats are good, but…

Not that you need to hear this again (or do you?): sugary drinks are damaging to children's long-term health. As if fears of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease aren't bad enough, now a new study has zeroed in to find how sugar-filled beverages can damage a young person's brain much later in life. We get it, a lot of families loosened the house rules around nutrition during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, as we've seen for decades, children who don't follow healthy, disciplined diets can come to face serious health…

With those catchy jingles and convenient locations, you will be hard-pressed to find a soul who has never heard of Subway Subs. Home of the footlong, Subway is a fast food joint that offers up a variety of options, including sandwiches, salads, drinks, and some of the best cookies on earth (in my humble opinion). When ordering a submarine sandwich (or a hoagie/grinder depending on which neck of the woods you come from), many people opt for a foot-long option: a sandwich made on 12-inch bread. From there, they can pick the…

If you've noticed that a pair of your old jeans fits a little tighter than a year ago, you are not alone. 2020 was an unforgettable year for many reasons, one of which was the global pandemic that struck. Everyone tried to do what they could to stay safe, and during periods of crisis, looking at the scale was not a high priority. "We were blinded by the coronavirus pandemic. When the virus hit and the quarantine hit us, most of us went to stress eating, and…

If you prefer to go for exercise and often go out with your spouse or other significant other, new research suggests that you would be wise to leave them in the dust - or at least encourage them to increase the pace. A study just published in the academic journal Walking & posture was found that couples who go together also end up at a much slower pace. If the couple was handheld? Their speed went even further down. "If someone significantly slows down…

If you're looking to get healthy, odds are that a weight loss supplement isn't your best bet. In fact, many weight loss supplements over the last several decades have had serious health consequences. Now, new research has discovered a scary fact about many weight loss supplements on the market: a bunch of them include banned stimulants that could be seriously unsafe for human consumption. A new study published in the journal Clinical Toxicology examined 17 weight loss and sports supplements that included deterenol—a…

#1 Popular Foods That May Lead to a heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., claiming more than 365,000 lives in 2018—more than all types of cancer and Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease combined—according to the American Heart Association. While some individuals may be more susceptible to heart disease than others due to their genetics, there are countless modifiable factors that can help lower your risk of having a heart attack in the future—including making changes to your diet now. If you want to…