Healthy Eating

It's no secret that fiber is an essential component of a healthy diet—and researchers have found yet another reason to bulk up your plate with roughage. A recent study published in the American Society for Microbiology found that boosting dietary intake for a short period of time can have a major impact on the digestive system. Graduate students at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) were instructed to consume ten high-fiber, unprocessed meals each week—for a total of 25 grams of fiber per day, on average—for two…

Most of us sip on something throughout the day to avoid getting thirsty or dehydrated. While that's usually water, the options are endless when it comes to quenching thirst. And of course, some drinks serve a purpose of purely pleasure. For those that are health-conscious, you probably grab something with added nutritional benefits. But even some drinks you think are healthy could be hurting your health. Here are 5 drinks (some surprising) that science has proven may be doing more damage than good for your health. Read on,…

Thanks to the popularity of celery juice, this once not-so-popular cruciferous vegetable has now been glorified. Rightfully so, celery deserves a place at the table for all of the health benefits it offers. But don't worry, you don't have to drink celery juice to get the benefits of this veggie. If you love to eat celery, you're still reaping all of these amazing benefits! Celery is high in electrolytes, vitamins, and fiber and can be an easy addition to lunch or a snack by serving raw. Buy a stalk for easy snacking, and…

Locking down a solid workout routine that you can stick with over a long period of time is the key to building muscle mass, in addition to proper nutrition. This doesn't just mean loading up on protein powder after your workout—in fact, it requires you to be more mindful of several other key nutrients in the foods you're eating every day. For example, new research indicates that nitrate-rich vegetables can help improve muscle strength and mobility. "Basically, we are observing up to 11% stronger leg strength when you consume…

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…

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'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…