Healthy Eating

What we drink can be just as important for our health as what we eat. And while drinking beverages like water and tea comes with little risk, downing sodas regularly is linked to an increased risk of a laundry list of unsavory outcomes, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, dental diseases, and rheumatoid arthritis. And don't think you get off scot-free if you are opting for the diet alternatives, as consumption of certain diet sodas is linked to outcomes like increased risk of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.…

If I was given a magic dietitian wand, I would use it to remove all inflammatory oils from our grocery stores—starting with the peanut butter aisle. Inflammatory oils, like vegetable oil, harm our health and contribute to weight gain. Conventional nut butter happens to be alarmingly high in vegetable oils as they improve its shelf life and keep the nut butter's natural oil from separating on top. This looks good for company profit margins but is not so great for our waistlines. The food industry likes to sneak additives…

Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, "Wow, I could use a new skincare routine!" If you feel attacked by that comment, I'm sorry. But know that you're not alone—many of us feel this way on a regular basis. As it turns out, the reason you aren't satisfied with your skin may have to do with the fact that your skin pores are clogged. "Clogged pores result when dead skin cells become trapped in your skin instead of being shed into the environment. Pores are tiny openings in the skin that secrete sweat and oil,"…

It's hard to resist snacks, but you don't have to if you're eating the right kind of snacks. See, the reason to snack, in general, is that it'll keep you from over-indulging come mealtime. The ideal diet would consist of about six tiny meals eaten throughout the day, but no one can keep that kind of schedule, which is why three solid meals and two small snacks is a good way to go. The reason to snack smart? To keep yourself full and energized consistently throughout the day-which also keeps you from stuffing your face…

Cheers to trying new reds! We've all heard that red wine has been demonstrated to show some benefit when it comes to reducing heart attack risk. But today, researchers are touting a new reason to toast to your health with a little vino. A new U.K. study—and the largest-ever of its kind—has found that the right amount of red wine may help prevent cataracts—an eye condition that affects the majority of people and is growing in prevalence. RELATED: The One Vitamin Doctors Are Urging Everyone to Take Right Now Your eyes…

If you thought guacamole couldn't get any more delicious, there's one additional ingredient that will give your guac the ultimate spring vibe, plus an added sweetness that you didn't know it needed: Pomegranate arils! Of course, a classic guacamole recipe is packed with fiber and tons of vitamins, so it's already good for you. But, by adding this special ingredient you'll be getting some additional nutrients that you probably never saw coming. Here's why you need to try pomegranate guacamole as soon as possible, and for even…

It's not always easy to decide which foods are the best options out there, worthy to be placed into your grocery cart and brought into your home. There are plenty of foods lining those grocery store shelves, after all. And during a time like right now when many people are still focused on staying as healthy as they can, everyone wants to make the smartest choices. Some foods, though, will never get the green light and should be kept far away from your fridge, pantry cabinets, and every place in your home you store your…

Turmeric has long been used for its anti-inflammatory properties. The earthy flavor rounds out savory options like curry, soup, and rice dishes. Fun fact: for best absorption of its natural anti-inflammatory properties, you must add a little black pepper when cooking with turmeric! Aside from traditional recipes, you may have a hard time finding ways to incorporate this bitter spice into your routine. So why not try this simple turmeric hack to reap more of this spice's amazing health benefits? Enter turmeric milk! Dubbed…

In her new (already #1 best-selling!) book, Eat Better, Feel Better, Giada De Laurentiis shares her recipes and advice for wellness and healing. The book, Giada explains, is the culmination of a personal 10-year journey—a journey so many of you will relate to. She talks about how pushing ourselves to the limit—working long hours, skimping on sleep, not always making the best food choices (Hi, sugar!), and overextending ourselves in general—can cause us to feel too depleted to enjoy the things we’ve been grinding it out for.…

If you had to suss out the next big foodie trend, you probably wouldn't visit a hospital cafeteria for gourmet inspiration. But that's exactly the origin of uber-trendy overnight oats, an idea born of a Swiss doctor back in 1900 who was looking for an easy way to serve up the numerous benefits of oatmeal to his hospital patients. The original meal, muesli, roughly translates to "mash-up" and that's what overnight oats are: a mix of raw oats, soaked overnight in water, milk, or yogurt, and then served, uncooked, with fruits…