Healthy

The world completely lost it when avocado toast hit the scene. It feels like every brunch spot in the country took notice of this trendy item and offered some take on this now-iconic item that we can't get enough of. While we have since fallen for the creamy richness that avocado toast serves up whenever we need a pick-me-up, what if we could find another similar food that wouldn't require us to buy pricey avocados? Insert this clever hack for bananas. If you have a ripe or overripe banana, get ready for a kitchen hack…

From bacon donuts to bacon-wrapped treats and even bacon festivals (yes, they're a thing), we all know bacon is one of the most celebrated foods in America. However, a new study is urging us to simmer down on our bacon consumption after researchers discovered a link between this widely adored cured meat and dementia. Fortunately (and surprisingly), the research also serves up an interesting slice of hope for meat lovers. A lot of low-carb and even clean-eating diets that have been popular in the past few years have…

Have you ever had tahini, aka, the nutty paste made from ground sesame seeds? If you have yet to try the staple of Mediterranean cuisine, now is the time. "Tahini is such an incredible, versatile ingredient. It has heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, B vitamins, and calcium," says Frances Largeman-Roth, RDN, nutrition expert and author of Smoothies & Juices: Prevention Healing Kitchen. "Plus, tahini can be used in both savory dishes, as it is in traditional Mediterranean foods, and also sweet ones—like banana bread."…

Whether you eat them baked, fried, mashed, or topped with marshmallows, sweet potatoes are a delicious and healthy addition to any meal plan. That’s likely why sweet potato consumption in the U.S. is growing with every passing year, with Americans eating an average of 7.5 pounds of sweet potatoes annually in 2015—up from just 4.2 pounds in 2000. However, it’s not just your taste buds that will benefit when you enjoy these palatable potatoes. Read on to discover what happens to your body when you eat sweet potatoes,…

It's absolutely crucial that you take good care of your heart so that you can live a long and healthy life. Still, roughly 805,000 Americans suffer from a heart attack each year. While there is no guarantee that you won't experience a heart attack at some point in your life, there are some lifestyle changes you can make to help decrease your risk. A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked. The cause of that blockage is primarily due to a buildup of fatty deposits, which include harmful cholesterol…

Kaley Cuoco has always said that balance is the key when it comes to maintaining her shape. While Flight attendant star has admitted to having cleaned junk food from her diet, she has also kept cheat days every week on the menu so as not to feel deprived. But when it comes to her training plan, it is not negotiable to meet the gym almost daily - and she takes no shortcuts when it comes to achieving her goals. The actress has recently found a new training…

You've probably heard the term "food is medicine", but here's a pill that's hard to swallow: it's not always so. Some foods are not just far away creature medicine, but eating certain foods can even cause health problems that require you to do so take medicine. Some foods are so unhealthy that they can cause a variety of diseases, from metabolic disorders to cardiovascular disease to cancer. Weight gain, but definitely a negative side effect, pales in…

Walking is the most common form of exercise in the world, and health experts agree that the best way to get the most out of your walks is to take them outside. Studies show that nature gives good vibes and a variety other major benefits, and if you change the terrain on your walks, you are absolutely sure that you will train your muscles better and get a much more valuable workout. So what happens when you take a walk to the treadmill at your local Crunch or in…

The freezer is truly a kitchen necessity. So many foods make their way to this beloved appliance, as it can store premade meals until the time comes that you want to eat them. And that makes the freezer super valuable! Plus, there are plenty of already frozen foods that are staples in most kitchens—morning smoothies would be lost without all those frozen fruits. But like anything else, some foods are better for you than others, and there are others that simply should not be in your freezer. To help you be sure…

Stress. Even just the word is, well, stress-inducing with that one-syllable utterance that hits your throat like a project deadline. While many of us are aware of the common side effects of stress, what we may not be aware of is how exactly stress influences our weight. As it turns out, stress can often lead to weight gain and create a variety of other pesky results on your body. We asked dietitian nutritionists to weigh in on five ways stress can impact your waistline. Read on, and for more on how to eat healthy,…