Healthy

If you're trying to increase your daily intake of vegetables, think outside the salad bowl. Whether you're filling them with your favorite proteins and spices to make zucchini boats or spiralizing them into zoodles, nutrient-rich zucchini is a smart addition to any meal plan. The benefits of zucchini extend far beyond making your regular menu more enjoyable, though. Read on to discover what happens to your body when you eat zucchini, according to science. And for more great additions to your diet, check out The 7 Healthiest…

Countless people found themselves gaining weight among the pandemics, however Sherri Shepherd does not count among them. In fact, the actress and comedian has managed to shed a staggering 35 pounds over the past eight months, and now she's also working on toning her body. The star, who has shared her weight loss journey with fans on social media, only shared her ab workout with fans and admitted that it was her first time that she showed her belly on social media…

By now you're probably familiar with the impact drinking soda (and diet soda) has on your waistline, but these sugary, carbonated drinks can also negatively affect your liver in serious and substantial ways. In fact, soda and diet soda can be so detrimental to your liver that drinking it consistently may be akin to how medical drug use and excessive drinking can cause liver damage. This is because many chemicals found in soft drinks have a negative impact on the liver and other parts of the body. For example, aspartame, an…

Kardashians are really the symbol of the term "household name". The family's makeup, aesthetics, attire and physique have created fan accounts, clothing lines, training apps, blogs and billions of dollars worth of beauty empires. Of course, the reality stars are privileged when it comes to access to money, physical trainers, private chefs, etc. But they have also been very loud with their fans over the years about their various healthy eating habits, how they…

Garcelle Beauvais may seem to have a charming life on The real housewives of Beverly Hills, but even the star has not been immune to any of the ill effects of pandemic. The actress recently admitted that she gained a few pounds during the COVID-19 pandemic and revealed the exact diet she followed to lose them. "I eat better and try to go down in the quarantine pounds I've got. And just like everyone else, trying to figure it out slowly and in a healthy way, "she…

You are what you eat—and what you're eating can either prolong or decrease your life span. In fact, the majority of Americans are not consuming a nutritionally balanced diet. According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), less than one in ten U.S. adults and adolescents consume the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables—and about half of adults drink a sugary beverage on a daily basis. Furthermore, Americans have one of the shortest life expectancies compared to other high-income…

While trying new foods is nothing short of exciting, there is something about the classics. Go ahead, let your mind reminisce on all of the beloved, traditional foods you grew up savoring—like burgers, macaroni and cheese, and ribs. If you're salivating by just the sound of this description, this master list of classic American foods is the challenge you've been looking for. You might as well add them to your bucket list of foods to try—why not? We've compiled 50 cherished American foods everyone from coast to coast loves,…

With the summer in full swing, nothing feels more tempting than starting your weight loss goals and achieving a completely flat stomach that someone can become jealous of. While diet and exercise can help shave off your stomach, taking fat burning supplements feels like an easy way to reach your goal. But are they even healthy for you to take? Activated carbon and probiotics claim that they reduce bloating and fight water weight, leading to a narrower waist,…

Whether you're sauteing it as a side or using it as a topping on your baked potato, broccoli is among the most popular vegetables in the U.S., with the average U.S. resident consuming approximately 7.1 pounds of fresh broccoli every year. However, it's not just your taste buds that may benefit from adding broccoli to your favorite recipes. Dietitian Carrie Gabriel, MS, RDN, owner and founder of Steps to Nutrition, says that broccoli contains compounds that, by eating it, may help reduce your risk of cancer. When you eat…

Many of us who drink alcohol enjoy sipping on a cold brewski in the late afternoon or evening, especially now that it's summer. Although alcohol is dehydrating, a tall cold glass of beer is wildly refreshing. But, as is the case for just about any beverage, too much of anything isn't good for you. Alcohol especially can pose a threat to vital organs—primarily your liver. This is because one of the liver's key functions is to break down and filter out toxins and other harmful substances in the blood—and alcohol is considered…