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Summer is practically here, which means it's time to bust out the cocktail shaker and whip up some refreshing drinks for you and your friends. Cocktails, unfortunately, can hide a lot of added sugars, between the mixers and flavored syrups. So, instead of blowing two day's worth of added sugars on a single beverage, why not try modifying your go-to cocktail recipe by swapping out that artificial mixer for a more natural one? We turned to an expert mixologist to share tips on how you can make healthier, better-tasting…

Sneezing like crazy? Itchy nose and eyes? The air has been thick with pollen this spring, causing many to experience severe seasonal allergy symptoms. And while the pollen in the air can create an allergic reaction, there are some cases where popular foods can cause the same types of reactions in your body—and can make your allergies feel even worse. Dr. Andrea Burke, MD and Board Certified Allergist & Clinical Immunologist, says that this is known as Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS), which is when your body will react to…

In your 20s, you could consume an entire pizza pie after a late night of partying and not gain a single ounce. But in your 40s? Well, if you treated yourself to a meatball sub more than once a week, you'd likely see the number on the scale go right up. Not to mention, achieving a chiseled physique versus a dad bod gets harder. That's why it's so important to keep track of your diet and avoid foods that not only add pounds to your frame, but put you at risk for serious health conditions, like heart disease, high blood…

2013, Chris Jordan, MS, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, ACSM EP-C / APT, an elite exercise physiologist with experience in training armed forces who is currently Head of Exercise Physiology at Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute, created a simple exercise routine for body weight that immediately took the exercise world by storm. It was called "7-minute workout" and instruction app contains variations of the routine - complete with videos of Jordan himself offering…

At age 61, physician Akil Taherbhai, MD, decided to overhaul his diet. The family medicine specialist based in Gadsden, Alabama, was lying on a hospital gurney being wheeled into the operating room for open-heart bypass surgery. Watching the overhead lights go by, he had a revelation: "Do I want to continue like this?" he asked himself. "I had a choice to make: To sit in a rocking chair living vicariously through my children and waiting for death or take control of my diet." He chose the latter. (Related: This Everyday…

On a diet? Eat these foods, experts say - and make sure they feel right for life. You should like them. Enjoy them. Wish them. "When food needs decrease, it's easier to stay within a calorie deficit to lose weight," says Melissa Mitri, MS, RDN, owner of Melissa Mitri Nutrition, LLC. Your body also needs to work harder to break down protein than carbohydrates or fats, which burns more calories. The best "diet" is one that you can maintain for life, where you…

If you are trying to lose weight, manage your blood pressure, or just live a healthy lifestyle, figuring out how many carbs you should eat each day can be easier said than done. One person says to eat carbs all day every day, while another person will imply that this macro is one of the worst things on this earth that you can eat. Which leaves you scratching your head wondering whether eating an apple is going to save your life or if it is going to be the death of you. Among the sea of advice surrounding how many carbs is…

Coffee has never inspired quite so much adventure in our daily routines as it's done the past year. Whether you've taken to gourmand preparation habits or sampled the bevy of compelling additions to your morning bev (like this easy saffron coffee infusion recipe… yum), this update is sure to get your attention: The interest around one trendy coffee condiment has been heating up, and at first it seemed questionable. But now that the nutrition benefits of the hottest new coffee addition are front and center, it seems this has…

More than 4.5 million Americans have been diagnosed with chronic liver disease, and the condition is associated with over 44,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. It's not just a genetic predisposition to liver health issues or bad luck that causes this chronic ailment, however. In many cases, what you eat and drink could be causing liver damage over time. If you want to keep this vital organ healthy and avoid serious illness, read on to discover which of your eating habits could be contributing to liver damage, according to…

The weather is getting warmer outside, which can only mean one thing—it's picnic weather! Enjoying the sunshine, sitting on a blanket, eating delicious foods, and hanging out with friends is the epitome of summer perfection. However, if you're packing your picnic baskets with foods that aren't going to make you feel your best—or even make you feel hungrier—then it sort of kills that perfect summer vibe. That's why having some healthy picnic foods that will nourish and energize you is important! We asked a few registered…