Healthy

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…

Whether you consistently find yourself grabbing a muffin to go with your morning coffee or find that you can't pass by the snack aisle in your local supermarket without tossing a bag of chips in your cart, everyone has their vices when it comes to less than healthy food. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), between 2013 and 2016, 36.6% of Americans admitted to giving into their fast food cravings on any given day. However, new research suggests it's not just your willpower that…

Kate Hudson has lost an impressive 25 pounds in the middle of the pandemic by sticking to the WW plan (formerly Weight Watchers). Now that she has lost the weight she wanted to lose, the actress is focused on toning up and sharing her often strenuous workouts with fans on Instagram. The star's latest obsession? A waterweight-based workout that tones her core, arms and hips. In a new video posted on her Instagram account, Hudson can be seen swinging a 20 pound…

There may have been a time when you ate whatever you wanted without few, if any, health consequences. You might remember that time well! But it's true—nothing lasts forever. "After 50, metabolism slows, estrogen levels drop, and certain nutrient requirements rise," says Hillary M. Wright, MEd, RDN, LDN, co-author of The Menopause Diet Plan, A Natural Guide to Hormones, Health, and Happiness. "At this point, you'll probably need to make wiser food choices to help head off midlife weight gain and prevent conditions that are…

One of the most popular lunch proteins, canned tuna, has some pretty awesome benefits: it's one of the best sources of biologically active, anti-inflammatory, and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids; it's a great source of protein; and it's so convenient to eat— making it even easier to have healthy meals in minutes. But despite all the good of this inexpensive protein, there is a catch: One major health complication you have to be cognizant of when eating tuna is mercury poisoning. You ingest small amounts of mercury—a toxic…