Healthy Eating

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…

Waking up and preparing a hot bowl of oatmeal is synonymous with a "healthy" breakfast. Whether you prefer it in the form of overnight oats, instant oatmeal, baked oatmeal, Crockpot oatmeal, Mason jar oatmeal, frozen oatmeal, or a savory oatmeal dish, oatmeal is the king of healthy breakfasts. And one of its biggest benefits is its heart-health benefits. "Oatmeal is a of soluble fiber that is good for our hearts," says Amber Pankonin, MS, RD, registered dietitian and owner of the Stirlist. In a 1/2 cup serving of…

Okay I admit, I didn't just discover this hack. In fact, I've been doing this hack for a few years now. But it would be wrong for me to not share this pizza hack with all of you because honestly, it's one of the easiest ways to make a homemade pizza right in your kitchen! And if you're not trying it at home, you're clearly missing out. So what's this easy pizza hack that I've been obsessed with? Use your cast-iron skillet. While some people like to bake their pizza on a pizza stone in the oven or even the grill, being in a…

There really is never a good time to drink soda. It's obvious to any and all that soda is not an ideal drink by any means, especially if you're trying to stay healthy. Heavy soda consumption has been linked to weight gain, can lead to type 2 diabetes, and one study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine found that those who drank artificially sweetened drinks such as soda are more likely to die prematurely compared to those who rarely ever drank these types of drinks. Big yikes. But there is one very specific type…

100% Completely What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Seeds.You know that nuts are a healthy snack, but what about seeds? Do they get as much love as their nuttier counterpart?.

Feel like your diet isn't working? The problem with your diet has less to do with what you're doing, and more to do with how you implement changes. When it comes to eating healthy, people already know what to do. Eat more vegetables. Decrease portion sizes. Limit added sugar in your day. Consume more water and less alcohol. These are not novel concepts. In fact, most people who want to make healthy changes will be able to tell you exactly what you need to do to lose weight. Simply having the knowledge is not enough to create…