Healthy Eating

Fast food. It's cheap, convenient, and predatorily marketed to us when we're young in the hope that we'll be consumers for life. For many companies, that strategy has paid off: more than 1 in 3 American adults consume fast food on a given day, according to the CDC. But there's a wrinkle in that math. If we eat too much of this stuff, that frequent consumer's lifespan could be a lot shorter than if he'd eaten more food unassociated with clowns, colonels, kings, and freckle-faced girls with red pigtails. Studies have found…

Diabetes affects more than 10% of the entire U.S. population, and 90-95% of these individuals have type 2 diabetes which, unlike type 1 diabetes, is largely preventable. Someone develops type 2 diabetes when the cells in their body become insulin resistant. Insulin is a hormone that's produced by the pancreas and allows cells to use blood sugar for energy. But when cells no longer respond properly to the hormone, your pancreas goes into overdrive to make more until, eventually, it can no longer keep up. As a result, your…

There's no denying that sweet potatoes are one of the healthiest foods you can eat. Sweet potatoes are full of all kinds of nutrients that are incredible for your body—like fiber and even protein. However, out of all of the different macro and micronutrients in sweet potatoes, there's one nutrient in particular that gives you quite the health boost when eating sweet potatoes, and that's vitamin A. Here's why you should pay attention to this number one side effect of eating sweet potatoes and vitamin A, and for even more…

Bachelorette star Andi Dorfman says the challenges she's faced during the COVID-19 pandemic have helped her focus on her mental and physical health, which has led to a total health transformation for the reality star. In a new bikini photo, Dorfman reveals how she's gotten in the best shape of her life without deprivation by focusing on her physical and emotional well-being; read on to find out just how she did it. And for more on how your favorite celebs get healthier, check out Nicole Scherzinger Shares Her Exact Diet and…

Today's current diet culture has the world believing that if you eat or drink a certain way, you need to "detox" your body from all of those unhealthy foods. Whether it's after a weekend of indulging or an entire winter season of comfort foods, the idea of cleansing your body and starting fresh may sound like something refreshing to endure—and companies have certainly capitalized on it. Detox teas, juice cleanses, and many other expensive health products are on the shelf promoting a healthier, happier body with just a few…

Water is one of the most critical elements to the human body. When you don't sip enough H2O, your body becomes dehydrated and it could make you look puffier. That's because your body attempts to hold onto every last drop of water it can when you're dehydrated, which can make you look like you've put on extra weight. No one likes the sound of that when you're trying to lose 10 pounds! But, here's the thing: there is a right and wrong time to quench your thirst. And drinking water before bed may not be the best time to guzzle.…

Despite being a popular social pastime, with nearly 70% of the American population enjoying alcohol on an annual basis, drinking alcohol is the leading risk factor for premature illness and contributes to 3 million deaths each year, according to the World Health Organization. So, what happens if you give it up? While speaking with experts, we discovered some of the most surprising side effects of not drinking alcohol. And for more healthy diet advice, check out The Worst Foods You Should Never Have in Your Home.…

Think you can't have a healthy burger? Think again! In fact, there are a variety of healthy burgers you can enjoy that still taste like the real deal if prepared correctly at home. And while adding slices of cheese to sizzling burgers on the grill is usually a go-to for your backyard barbecue, there's actually another type of creamy topping you should consider that makes your burger even healthier with every bite. What's that ingredient? Guacamole! Here's why you should consider spreading a tablespoon (or two!) of guacamole…

It's easy to say you want to eat healthier, but putting that mantra into practice isn't as simple as it seems. "Should I cut out this food? What foods should I eat more of? How should I prepare my food?" The questions go on and on… To help us cut down on all the nutritional chatter, we talked to a dietitian to ask her for her easy dinner hack that will actually help you to eat healthier: "Add a vegetable! Any vegetable will do—but add one!" says registered dietitian Isabel Smith, MS RD CDN, founder of Isabel Smith Nutrition…

Nicole Scherzinger is no stranger to wearing revealing costumes on stage as a member of the Pussycat Dolls, and now, in her 40s, the multihyphenate star is feeling more confident than ever. In a new series of bikini photos posted to her Instagram, the star revealed her go-to workouts and some of her favorite meals from home. Read on to discover exactly what Scherzinger eats and does to stay in shape, and for more on how your favorite celebrities stay fit, check out DWTS Star Witney Carson Reveals Her Exact 30-Day Weight Loss…