Healthy

Busy Philipps loves going to the farmer's market, cooking healthy meals at home, and giving back to local communities. Today, the actress who's known for her roles in several hit TV series such as Freaks and Geeks, Dawson's Creek, and ER is kicking off this year's charitable cooking series hosted by Rao's Homemade sauce, #Sauce4Cause. At noon, EST you can tune into Rao's Instagram Live where she will be whipping up her go-to brunch as well as her go-to brunch cocktail, a Bloody Mary, using Rao's Sauce. RELATED: 87 Easy…

Celebrity chef Katie Lee Biegel welcomed daughter Iris 10 months ago, and the new mother just revealed that she is already back to her pre-pregnancy weight. However, the star admits that it was not as easy to get there as she thought it would be - and that the number on the scale is not her main focus today. In a new Instagram post, Biegel reveals exactly how she loses the baby's weight and how she gets closer to her health and fitness goals every day. And for…

Ever heard the expression "abs are made in the kitchen?" Well, that saying holds true for a flat belly, too—regardless of whether or not you're going for a six-pack. Experts say that what you eat (and drink) can have a profound impact on the appearance of your stomach. "Diet plays an important role in metabolism, fat storage, and fat breakdown," says Holly Klamer, MS, RDN with My Crohn's and Colitis Team. "So, it's an important piece of weight loss and trying to get a flat belly." It's also important to note that other…

Turning 50 is a major milestone and one that can bring about major changes for your health and wellbeing. While for some people this can spark a newfound commitment to healthy living, for many others, it can mean that staying in shape is harder than ever before. That's why it's such a critical time to make your wellbeing your top priority—starting with what you're eating. If you want to maintain your health, read on to discover which foods registered dietitians say you should never eat over 50. And if you're eager to shed a…

In the summertime, it's vital that you stay on top of your water and electrolyte intake—especially if you're physically active. When you sweat, you primarily lose sodium, which can have a huge impact on your training. However, you also do lose some potassium when you sweat as well. Though not as dramatic as the loss of sodium and chloride, you'll still want to make sure you're eating foods that are rich in potassium so that you don't risk a deficiency in potassium, which could include symptoms such as weakness and fatigue,…

For many of us, our pantries are stocked to the gills with canned tuna. It's both inexpensive and a good source of belly-filling protein. Plus, it requires no cooking, not even a plate—just a can opener and two slices of bread. Bingo! You have lunch, a snack, or dinner! Since it's such a convenient source of protein, you may find that you eat a lot of tuna now—three, four, five times a week, maybe? Depending on how much and, especially what kind of canned tuna you're eating, you may be getting too much, potentially resulting…

From checking emails first thing in the morning to watching TV before bed at night, our devices are an integral part of our daily lives from the moment we wake up to the moment we fall asleep. Unfortunately, this can mean that we are doing ourselves a disservice when it comes to not only our sleeping habits but our overall health and weight. In a study from June 2021 published in Scientific reports, a group of 10 adult males were exposed to LEDs, organic LEDs…

Over the past year, vitamin D has become a hot topic, with multiple studies suggesting a link between low vitamin D levels and an increased risk of catching COVID or developing more severe symptoms from the virus. Unfortunately, insufficient levels of vitamin D affect more people than you may realize—a 2011 study published in the journal Nutrition Research found that, among 4,495 U.S. adults studied, approximately 42% were vitamin D deficient. Not getting your levels of vitamin D up to snuff can do more than weaken your…

Your body is precious - but the world wants you to believe in something else. Toxic diet culture wants you to think that your body is not thin enough or strong enough, and to get the "body you have always dreamed of" you have to pay for a very restrictive 30-day meal plan, or 14-day juice cleansing. While the before-and-after pictures advertised by these companies look enticing, the truth is, fad, detox and other "quick fixes" do not work for long-term weight…

How much do you love coffee—should we count the ways? Recently, we shared new insight about the beneficial effect of coffee on your liver health… but now, in perhaps an even more timely discovery, a team of medical researchers has just identified a strong link between how much coffee an individual drinks and how likely that person is to come down with COVID-19. We explain it. In a study just published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal, Nutrients, a group of researchers at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of…