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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…

Sherri Shepherd set a weight loss target of 15 pounds earlier this year - and she has already exceeded that. In April, Shepherd revealed for Closer every week that she had gained 25 pounds during the pandemic, with the gain that gave her an incentive to get her eating and exercise habits on track. Now the star has lost a total of 35 pounds in total since she began her health journey and revealed the only thing that "makes the weight fall off" for her. Read on to…

Real housewives of Potomac star Gizelle Bryant has just lost an impressive 12 pounds in recent months, and she's not shy about sharing the results of her hard work with fans. In early 2021, Bryant opened up about gaining weight among the COVID-19 pandemic and expressed her hope that she could lose weight in an attempt to look and feel more confident. "I just want to look as sexy as I can all the time!" Told Bryant Fox news in February. "But during the…

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…

Struggling to stay energized throughout the day? Before you reach for one of those energy drinks packed with chemicals and sugar, often causing more harm than good, look into a supplement instead. There are many supplements that can give you the energy-boost you need, but we wanted to learn which was the best. To find the supplement for energy that reigns supreme, we consulted with Trista Best, MPH, RD, LD, and a registered dietitian at Balance One Supplements for her expertise. And for more expert advice on energy make sure…

Most people think of weight loss as a formula: Burn more calories than you take in. However, there are other factors that come into play, some of which may prevent you from reaching all of your weight loss goals. Gary Foster, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer at WW, and author of The shift: 7 powerful mindset changes for lasting weight loss reveals that Eat This, Not That that many of the basics of losing weight have nothing to do with food or exercise. Read…

Whether you're spreading it on toast or adding a spoonful to your favorite smoothie, eating peanut butter is part of many people's daily routine. However, with a high-calorie count and, in many cases, large helpings of sodium, sugar, and saturated fat, it may be tempting to cut this spreadable staple from your diet entirely. (Related: One Major Side Effect of Eating Too Much Peanut Butter.) Before you bid the peanut butter aisle adieu one last time, read on to discover the eye-opening side effects of giving up peanut butter,…

For many, the liver is thought to be an organ that primarily aids in alcohol consumption and digestion—but it's so much more than that. The Centers for Disease Control notes that the liver is "one of the largest and most important organs" and that it does a multitude of incredibly essential tasks to keep our bodies running smoothly—from filtering out waste products to processing food, alcohol, and medicine. Hopkins Medicine states that the liver holds about a pint of the body's blood supply "at any given moment," and…

Peanut butter is a part of many people's all-time favorite snacks. However, it's possible that your daily dose of PB could be causing some unfavorable side effects. Below, we bring just four of these pitfalls to light so you know what to watch out for. And after, don't miss the 13 Best Peanut Butter Breakfast Ideas! It may cause acid reflux. Acid reflux is no joke! In a previous article, Trista Best, MPH, RD, LD said, "eating too…