Healthy

It doesn't matter how many kale-and-quinoa salads you consume or steel-cut oats you spoon into your mouth; we all have a few delicious treats that we simply can't live without. It's one thing to control cravings, but what can't you give up entirely? We set out to find out where Americans draw the line when it comes to our biggest guilty pleasure foods. We take a look at some of the most popular guilty pleasure foods, and list out the specific items that are the unhealthiest of them all. This way, you know exactly what you're…

Lemon water has been a popular beverage for years. But if you haven't tried it yet, should you? Well, if you're looking to lose weight, it might be worth it. To be clear, there aren't a lot of scientific studies around lemon water and its health benefits. However, there is a lot of research around the health benefits of drinking plain ole water, and a little lemon just spruces up the drink, right? Think about it this way: If lemon water gets you to drink more water, then the more health benefits you reap. For example, one…

If there's one buzzword that's been spreading like wildfire within the health and wellness community in recent years, it's inflammation—and with good reason. Inflammation is your body's natural defensive response to infections and injuries, after all, yet it can contribute to a whole slew of health problems when it's left unchecked. In fact, chronic inflammation plays a key part in the development of nearly every major disease, including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease. Fortunately, experts say there…

If you're trying to increase your daily intake of vegetables, think outside the salad bowl. Whether you're filling them with your favorite proteins and spices to make zucchini boats or spiralizing them into zoodles, nutrient-rich zucchini is a smart addition to any meal plan. The benefits of zucchini extend far beyond making your regular menu more enjoyable, though. Read on to discover what happens to your body when you eat zucchini, according to science. And for more great additions to your diet, check out The 7 Healthiest…

Countless people found themselves gaining weight among the pandemics, however Sherri Shepherd does not count among them. In fact, the actress and comedian has managed to shed a staggering 35 pounds over the past eight months, and now she's also working on toning her body. The star, who has shared her weight loss journey with fans on social media, only shared her ab workout with fans and admitted that it was her first time that she showed her belly on social media…

By now you're probably familiar with the impact drinking soda (and diet soda) has on your waistline, but these sugary, carbonated drinks can also negatively affect your liver in serious and substantial ways. In fact, soda and diet soda can be so detrimental to your liver that drinking it consistently may be akin to how medical drug use and excessive drinking can cause liver damage. This is because many chemicals found in soft drinks have a negative impact on the liver and other parts of the body. For example, aspartame, an…

Kardashians are really the symbol of the term "household name". The family's makeup, aesthetics, attire and physique have created fan accounts, clothing lines, training apps, blogs and billions of dollars worth of beauty empires. Of course, the reality stars are privileged when it comes to access to money, physical trainers, private chefs, etc. But they have also been very loud with their fans over the years about their various healthy eating habits, how they…

Garcelle Beauvais may seem to have a charming life on The real housewives of Beverly Hills, but even the star has not been immune to any of the ill effects of pandemic. The actress recently admitted that she gained a few pounds during the COVID-19 pandemic and revealed the exact diet she followed to lose them. "I eat better and try to go down in the quarantine pounds I've got. And just like everyone else, trying to figure it out slowly and in a healthy way, "she…

You are what you eat—and what you're eating can either prolong or decrease your life span. In fact, the majority of Americans are not consuming a nutritionally balanced diet. According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), less than one in ten U.S. adults and adolescents consume the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables—and about half of adults drink a sugary beverage on a daily basis. Furthermore, Americans have one of the shortest life expectancies compared to other high-income…

While trying new foods is nothing short of exciting, there is something about the classics. Go ahead, let your mind reminisce on all of the beloved, traditional foods you grew up savoring—like burgers, macaroni and cheese, and ribs. If you're salivating by just the sound of this description, this master list of classic American foods is the challenge you've been looking for. You might as well add them to your bucket list of foods to try—why not? We've compiled 50 cherished American foods everyone from coast to coast loves,…