Healthy Eating

It's hard to imagine a more versatile fruit than a banana—they're great on top of yogurt or cereal, can be baked into a delicious bread, and are often tossed into a smoothie for an added boost of sweetness and creaminess. According to the International Trade Centre, which is the joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations, bananas are actually the world's undisputed favorite fruit. In 2017, an estimated 21.54 billion tons of bananas were traded across the world, worth $14.45 billion. This accounts for…

If organic food plays a major role in your diet, you're not alone. According to a 2021 report from the Organic Trade Association, organic food sales in the U.S. topped $56 billion in 2021, up 12.8% from the year prior. However, it's not just your body that may benefit from eating organic foods—a new study suggests that organic food consumption in childhood may have a positive impact on cognitive development as well. A study conducted by researchers at the Barcelona Institute for Global and the Pere Virgili Health Research…

Gas pains are truly underrated—gas can cause bloating, pressure, and sharp pains in the abdomen. Did you know about 5% of emergency room visits are due to abdominal pain? Sometimes, people are sent home with the diagnosis of trapped gas. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, most people produce about 1 to 4 pints of gas a day and pass gas about 14 times a day. Some people may even pass gas up to 21 times a day. However, if you find that you're constantly relieving gas or not passing enough gas, there could be a few other…

From gumbo to grits, Southern food is a staple in countless U.S. homes. However, eating this type of regional cuisine could have serious consequences for your health, according to a new study published in the June 30, 2021 volume of the Journal of the American Heart Association. Keep reading to find out the study's key findings about eating too much Southern food—and what you can be adding to your diet instead to improve your health. And for more, check out The 50 Foods That Have Been Linked to Heart Disease.…

Weight loss isn't the only reason to eat healthily. While it's commonly conceived that the reason to eat a healthy diet is weight loss alone, in all actuality, there are many other reasons to factor in when it comes to eating healthier. Longevity is one of those factors connected to a healthier diet, especially because of the decreased risk of chronic diseases. That's right, your diet can play a role in your body's health and ability to ward off certain diseases—heart disease included. This is why it's important to know the…

A balanced, nourishing diet is key to losing weight, but when it comes to stubborn belly fat, there's one specific food group that can be particularly troublesome: Refined carbohydrates. Also known as "simple carbs," these foods have been stripped of their fiber and nutrients—so they do very little good, but can do a lot of harm. "When your body takes in carbohydrates in general, it needs vitamins and minerals to break down the food and digest it," says Kate Turner, MA, RD, founder of Live Well with Kate. "The issue is, when…

Commonly found slathered in peanut butter or nestled alongside carrots in crudités platters, celery often plays a supporting role when it comes to snacks and meals. Always a bridesmaid, never a bride! But if you stop to think about it, it does kind of make sense—on the surface level, there really isn't that much to celery. For example, one celery stick contains just half a calorie. To put that in perspective, the same amount of carrot contains three times that amount. How is it that a food can be so low in calories? It's…

For years we've heard that the Bloody Mary cocktail was the cure to any hangover—no matter how brutal. But, how true is that? First, it may be helpful to unpack everything that goes into a Bloody Mary and what exactly happens to your body when you drink one. The vibrant drink contains vodka, tomato juice, a wedge of lime and lemon, as well as a variety of spices and sauces. Depending on who's making it, this may include horseradish, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, smoked paprika, and celery salt. Not to…

Bread is possibly both the most beloved and most feared food you can find in any aisle of the grocery store. You use it to make sandwiches you take to the beach, as a base for delicious avocado toast in the morning, or as a late-night indulgence slathered with peanut butter and jelly. And while just about everyone loves bread, many are also wary of it. "When most people think of carbs, bread pops into their head, usually with a negative connotation," says Laura Burack MS, RD, founder of GetNaked® Nutrition and author of…

The Fourth of July is this weekend, which means it's time to fire up the ole grill, call your friends (we're looking at you last-minute planners!), and head to the grocery store because it's time to stock up on everything you need for a cookout. But before you finish your grocery list, may we suggest a few recommendations for your menu? Chris Jacobs, the founder and owner of the Las Vegas-based craft brewery Beer Zombies at SkinnyFATS, just shared his top beer pairings with us for four healthy dishes, snacks, and desserts…