Healthy Eating

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…

Chia seeds are often referred to as a superfood as they deliver a ton of nutrients for minimal calories. While they should be enjoyed often, there's one major side effect you should be cognizant of before pouring several tablespoons of the stuff into your morning bowl of oatmeal. If eaten in access, chia seeds can cause various digestive problems, namely bloating. There are a couple of reasons why this can occur. For starters, chia seeds are very high in fiber, containing about 10 grams per 2-tablespoon serving.…

When you think of springtime and Easter, what foods come to mind? Hand-painted Easter eggs, maybe a spiral ham and some potato salad? Easter isn't one of the biggest food holidays of the year—Thanksgiving has a hold on that title—but it's still a time for eating food that's a little more special than your everyday fare. Whether you're cooking roast lamb or stuffing plastic eggs with candy, Easter has plenty of food traditions of its own. But have you ever wondered whether there are regional factors at play when it comes to…

It's not uncommon to feel thirsty after you drink a glass of vino or to get a headache. But as it turns out, due to specific ingredients in wine, some people can develop an intolerance to the popular alcoholic beverage, which in turn may lead to some pretty uncomfortable and even dangerous side effects. In fact, for some people with a history of asthma (and even for some who don't have asthma), drinking even a glass or two of wine can have the power to trigger a serious asthma attack. How does one develop an intolerance…

Tired of being cooped up in the house and ready to get outside? Maybe it's time to pack a lunch and head for the closest picnic area, stat. Being outside is still OK during the pandemic (just do your best to practice social distancing from anyone who's not in your household!), and it can do wonders for your mental health. Here's the best picnic spot in every state so you can plan a day outdoors. And if you don't want to pack your food, here's The Best Outdoor Restaurant in Every State. ALABAMA: DeSoto State Park in…

If you're trying to decide whether or not to take a fish oil supplement, perhaps you could start by looking into salmon oil, as it's shown to pack the most omega-3 fatty acids. Revealing Omega-3 fatty acids are key for optimal health. As Sydney Greene, MS, RD explained to Eat This, Not That! in a previous article on the difference between omega-3, -6, and -9 fatty acids, "Omega-3s make up the structure of cells in our body. We also need them for hormone production, immune function, and heart and lung support," she said.…