Healthy Eating

Whether you haven’t been able to give up your soda habit or you make dessert a part of your daily meal plan, it likely comes as no surprise that refined sugar isn’t exactly a healthy addition to your diet. In addition to causing spikes in blood glucose, which can lead to hunger and cravings, sugar is widely known to be linked to obesity and tooth decay. In fact, diets that are high in sugar are frequently lacking in other essential nutrients as highly palatable sugary foods crowd out healthier fare in a person’s diet.…

Protein smoothies have been popular for years, and they certainly aren't going away anytime soon. You can make your own protein smoothie at home, or for those of us who are always on the run, can buy pre-bottled varieties. What's behind their popularity? It's simple: the pairing of satiating, muscle-supporting protein combined with the benefits of fiber- and antioxidant-rich fruit makes for an unbeatable combination. "Protein is essential to a person's health for a multitude of reasons including growth and development…

We all know how important it is to eat fruits and vegetables. In fact, they should make up a majority of your diet. But, have you ever considered that some fresh produce may be a bit dirtier than others? Oftentimes farmers will spray fruits and vegetables with pesticides in order to protect them from things like insects and fungus. You may not think much of it when you're perusing the produce aisle, but pesticides can potentially pose a threat to your health. (Related: The 7 Healthiest Foods to Eat Right Now). Over one…

TikTok has made more than just teenage dancers go viral—food has had a chance to shine, too! Following a shortage of feta in stores thanks to a one-pan pasta recipe, a two-ingredient meat alternative is now experiencing a moment in the spotlight. "Wheat meat" has been documented in China for centuries, but it didn't go by the name "seitan" until somewhat recently. George Ohsawa, the founder of the macrobiotic diet, coined the term in 1961, referring to a product made by his student Kiyoshi Mokutani before it hit the…

The rise of the low-carb diet has us all questioning whether or not starch is truly evil. The keto diet has glamorized eating less than 50 grams of carbs per day. Many of us probably know someone who is thriving with lower carb consumption. So, are carbs really causing us harm? The truth is carbs have a place in our diet, but knowing how carbs impact health, specifically our immune system, is vital. Carbs have a complicated relationship with the immune system that is best described with a Goldilocks analogy. Too few or…

If you feel like you've practically memorized all the drive-thru menu displays within driving distance to your home, a new study suggests there's a way to break the habit—you know, without resorting to hiding your car keys? Researchers from The Ohio State University recruited 212 women between the ages of 18 and 39 who were either overweight or had obesity. All were low-income moms who reported facing numerous challenges like financial difficulties, unstable romantic relationships, and unsafe neighborhoods. (Related: The…

Did you know the majority of foods don't have an expiration date? What you've probably been reading is the "Use by," "Sell by," and "Best By" dates. If the food you want to eat passed those dates, you might wonder what can happen to you if do choose to eat the food anyway. We'll get into the details below, but in short: eating food past its expiration is not only safe, but it's also good for the planet in that it helps to reduce food waste. Read on to learn about what "expiration date" terms really mean, what foods …

What's not to love about walnuts? Between the satisfying taste, the nutritional boost, and the versatile uses, this little nut is a favorite for many reasons. And whether you are adding them to your salad, enjoying them covered in chocolate, or just eating them on their own, including them into your diet can give your body some incredible benefits that many other foods can't hold a candle to. So, what can you expect to experience when you eat walnuts every day? Read on to find out six things that you may experience when…

When you think of overnight oats, what comes to mind? Maybe "tasty" is the first thing you associate with it, or "high-in-fiber." While not everyone may agree with the first thought, the second is certainly true. Something else that should come to mind, but probably doesn't? Overnight oats may help you lower your cholesterol levels.  Believe it or not, it has to do with the fiber content. According to a 2012 study published in the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, a specific fiber found in oats called beta-glucan has…

Surprising Side Effects of Drinking Green Tea, As if you really were in need of another reason to sip on green tea on the occasion, we're about to give you five more. Outside of various, well-known health benefits of the beverage, such as improved digestion and even feelings of calmness, recent research has suggested that green tea may be associated with other positive health outcomes. Below, we pinpoint just five potential side effects green tea can have on the body that researchers are currently exploring. And then, be…