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The truth is, there are over a dozen reasons why you should eat more kale. If you don't like the taste, it can be really hard to get down. This is especially the case for supertasters, aka those who taste certain flavors and foods more strongly than others. Supertasters have more taste buds and receptors and therefore, have increased sensitivity to bitter flavors such as kale, coffee, and dark chocolate. However, if you chop up kale and put it in a smoothie with frozen dark cherries, blueberries, slices of banana, a scoop or…

To say that Intuitive Eating is a way to lose weight is a bit of an oxymoron. This eating practice originally comes from the book Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program that Works by Elyse Resch and Evelyn Tribole, and it encourages each person to focus less on dieting and focus more on their body's hunger and fullness signals. It requires complete honesty of your body's needs around when you're actually hungry to eat and when you are not. The program was written to be a solution in helping chronic dieters free themselves…

While your summer might not be filled with vacations far and wide just yet, you can still take advantage of all the delicious foods summer has to offer. Whether you're firing up the grill in your backyard or grabbing takeout from your favorite local restaurant, you can take advantage of all of the burgers, hot dogs, and fresh produce that accompany the summer season. From New York's famous hot dogs to California's creamy avocados, here's the best summer food in every state. Find out if you'll be doing your state proud this…

What make 10 kilos of fat looks like? It varies depending on your starting weight, what type of diet changes you make and how fast you lose weight. But the benefits of losing 10 pounds are more universal. Of some markers, "overweight" means being 10% above the body's ideal weight, and "overweight" is 20 percent and higher. So for a person of 150 pounds, the loss of 10 pounds can place them in a brand new medical console. Losing 10 pounds may sound like a bit…

Raven-Symoné has not let the pandemic get in the way of her healthy life attempts. The actor and former host of Vyn took to Instagram to share the latest on her "Pounds Down" journey with her fans and revealed some of the steps she took to achieve her impressive weight loss. "Check out the chin!" exclaims the actor in a new Instagram Live Video. "I got a completely different face," says Symoné. "It's a whole pound down. Just so you know, I'm 28 pounds…

We all remember those commercials with our favorite celebrity donning a milk mustache. Although silly, those milk mustaches ingrained a key message for many of us: dairy is packed with nutrients that support strong, healthy bones. Namely, calcium is the superstar nutrient found in dairy products. Without calcium, our muscles and bones wouldn't function properly. Turns out, there are many mega side effects of not eating enough calcium in your diet. Here's what you need to know, and for even more healthy eating tips, be sure…

The # 1 key to weight loss is not just counting calories or eating the right foods. It's about your mindset. And at the end of this article, you will have the right mindset to lose the weight you want, on your own terms; That's because we talked to two of the country's top nutritionists to discuss the secret to safe and effective weight loss. Once you have achieved, you feel free - from the weight and the guilt. "As you get closer to your goal weight, doesn't…

When it comes to weight loss, you know the drill. Eat healthy foods. Work out smart. Pray to the scale gods up above. But there's an oft-overlooked booster to help you on your weight loss journey or jumpstart a weight loss plateau: supplements. There's a smattering of research-backed supplements that can help you slim down. Below, nutritionists and doctors weigh in on the best of the bunch. As always, consult with a trusted healthcare professional before adding a new supplement to your routine. Read on, and for more on how…

There is no question that the pandemic has taken a serious toll on so many people's mental health. From feelings of anxiety surrounding getting COVID-19 to dealing with the challenges of social isolation, this past year was extremely tough. It's possible, though, that the foods you're eating could be making your mental health even worse. You read that right—your diet could be directly impacting the way you're feeling, so it's important to understand exactly which foods to eat and which to avoid. We consulted research studies…

There's been a wave of claims recently—specifically, on TikTok—that chlorophyll water is the hot, new treatment for solving many health and beauty problems. Celebs like Kourtney Kardashian have hopped on the trend by imbibing the stuff daily, while countless other TikTokers have documented their experiences "drinking their greens"  instead of eating them. Intrigued by the rumors and viral videos about how it can clear up your skin (I've been having some breakouts of my own lately), I decided to try drinking chlorophyll water…