Healthy Eating

"Drink 8 glasses of water a day" is one of those bits of wisdom that everyone knows but no one seems to know why eight is the magic number. "Eight glasses a day" is like "finish your broccoli," advice we've heard from our parents since we were kids and still mostly ignore. But there's good reason to listen up: 70-75% of an adult's body weight comes from water, according to the Institute of Medicine (IOM). So, it's pretty obvious how important water is to a healthy body. But why 8 ounces 8 times a day? And what does…

Raise your hand if pandemic life means more coffee and less sleep. We've got both hands up in the air. While there are some solid benefits of drinking coffee—it may reduce your risk of chronic diseases, improve your workout performance, and help you lose weight, to name a few—too much coffee can wreak havoc on your body. So how much coffee is too much? "Everyone's caffeine tolerance is different, so I would recommend monitoring your individual symptoms associated with coffee intake," says Annamaria Louloudis, MS, RDN,…

Some people look forward to their morning cup of coffee, while others prefer a cup of green tea for a more gentle boost of energy. There are pros and cons to each. With coffee, you have an array of roasts and types of beans to choose from, as well as, myriad methods you can employ to make the perfect cup. For example, do you prefer a pour-over coffee or an espresso? However, the downside of coffee is that it could cause some gastrointestinal discomfort. It may also cause you to become too jittery. (Related: The 7…

A long, long time ago, a completely wrong-headed idea started being passed around America's dinner tables: Eating fat makes you fat. Well, it's time to erase that from your mind as it's simply wrong. Eating fat won't make you gain weight, any more than eating money will make you rich. Consuming foods that are high in calories can lead you to pack on the pounds, and most "low-fat" or "fat-free" foods actually have just as many calories as their full-fat versions, because of added sugar and chemicals. And there's no debate…

The South is known for its rich culture, influential music scene, warm hospitality, and, of course, delicious food. From Po'boys to possum pies, the Southern states have outdone themselves by providing many lip-smackingly good dishes with some names that are just as equally unique. If you ever wondered what a "potlikker" actually was or where "hummingbird cake" got its name from, then read ahead. Here are 17 slang food terms you'll only ever hear in the South. And for more, check out these 15 Classic American Desserts…

After feasting on savory meal, it's quite common for your sweet tooth to suddenly start calling. Soon enough, you might just find yourself order that slice of cake that caught your eye on the restaurant menu, or walking over to your freezer, ready to dig into that pint of ice cream you've been saving. And there's nothing wrong with enjoying some dessert. In fact, one study even found that those who selected and ate their dessert option first before dinner ended up choosing a healthier, lower-calorie meal as their main…

When it comes to popcorn, the question is less "Why do we love it?" and more "Where do we begin?" The all-American snack is so airy and light that, consumed plain, it's basically a health food. But as all popcorn lovers know, the food is much too versatile to actually be served solo, which is why this popcorn trick is a clever way to give this healthy snack an upgrade. (Related: The 7 Healthiest Foods to Eat Right Now) Throw on some melted butter and salt, and you have a savory movie indulgence. Shake it up with…

Look, most of us love ending our day with a glass of cabernet sauvignon or whiskey. But what happens when that happy hour indulgence turns into a reoccurring binge-drinking session? There is a slew of negative health outcomes associated with heavy alcohol consumption, but we wanted to focus on the potential ways it can hinder your immune system. Because the pandemic isn't over yet, we figured most people could benefit from this information, especially as the weather improves and bar hopping becomes more of a thing! And…

Sometimes it feels like every single person has an opinion of what it's like to eat healthier. And while those specific tips work for those individuals, it doesn't make it easier for someone who's looking to start their journey towards better health. If you find yourself stuck in a place where you want to eat healthier but have no idea where to start, Meghan Sedivy, RD, LDN, who is also Fresh Thyme Market's Corporate Registered Dietitian and Health & Wellness Strategy Manager, has a simple trick you can try that will…

If your BS alarm blares when you hear the term detox, it’s not due to faulty wiring; the term is controversial and often used in association with fast weight loss. Clinically, detoxification is defined by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry as "the process of removing a poison or toxin or the effect of either from an area or individual." But somewhere between speedily shedding pounds and purging poison is an achievable form of detox—it involves supporting…