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It shouldn't come as a surprise that soda isn't healthy, but have you ever considered why that is? Most people know sugar is unhealthy and causes weight gain, but the truth is that not all sugar is created equal. The worst culprit by far is high fructose corn syrup—the main ingredient in soda. Most sugars are damaging to health because they are digested so quickly, contain so few nutrients, and become extremely easy to overeat. Just think: have you ever sat down with some candy, chocolate, or a soda, and before you know it,…

When a woman becomes pregnant, she often starts joking about "eating for two." But what she consumes before she tries to conceive may have a hand in her ability to get pregnant—and to stay that way, according to Janine Higbie, MS, CNS, a board-certified nutritionist and founder of JH Wellness, a company that specializes in preconception, prenatal, and postpartum nutrition. Infertility—which is clinically defined as failing to get pregnant within one year of trying—affects approximately one in six couples, and it isn't only a…

You've heard that you should never judge a book by its cover, but what about judging foods by their packaging? Looks can be deceiving, especially at the grocery store where it's easy to be tricked into thinking certain products are healthy when they're actually far from it. But it's not just packaged "healthy" foods that could be sneakily unhealthy. There are also some unprocessed foods that have been given a health halo that they don't deserve. Whether it's because these foods can be harmful when eaten in excess (which is…

The days of hating on fat are long gone. Now, there's more evidence to support the fact that eating too much added sugar is what's doing some major harm to your health—especially since we eat a lot of it. The average American consumes 17 teaspoons of sugar a day, which is the equivalent of 270 calories, according to the USDA. This excessive intake of added sugars can lead to health problems such as weight gain and obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease, according to the CDC. While consuming sugar from natural sources,…

This just in—science just gave us another reason not to drink soda. Or, at the very least, not to drink it often. A new study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, suggests that breast cancer patients could be at higher risk of death if they drink sugar-sweetened soda. (Related: The 7 Healthiest Foods to Eat Right Now) The observational study followed 927 women between the ages of 35 and 79 who had been diagnosed with breast cancer for nearly…

Dieting is hard, but eating is easy. Right? That means the easiest way to drop pounds and slim down is to do exactly what you're already doing: eat! Just make sure you're getting in the right foods. What we mean by that is to be strategic: pick the superfoods with the most bang for their buck, and you'll be able to turn around your health with the fewest number of diet changes. Below, we uncover which nutrient-rich foods deserve a place in your diet daily and how to sneak them into your meals. Perhaps best of all? Most of…

Getting healthier isn’t always a chore—in fact, a popular food you probably already have at home could be the key to reducing your risk of chronic disease. Multiple studies reveal that eating apples can benefit virtually every part of your body, from head to toe. Whether you prefer a tart Granny Smith or a sweet Red Delicious, read on to discover the surprising side effects of eating apples. And if you’re ready to revamp your diet, start with The 7 Healthiest Foods to Eat Right Now.…

There is no question that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it's crucial that in order to reap the outstanding health benefits, you need to choose your go-to foods wisely when it comes to this morning meal. Cereal—definitely a popular choice for breakfast—may be incredibly quick, easy, and long-lasting in your pantry, but it could be responsible for one serious drawback—weight gain. Here's what you need to know about cereal and weight gain, and for even more healthy tips, be sure to check out our list of…

What if we told you that the easiest healthy hack for breakfast didn’t require you to cook at all? That’s right—no stovetop, no oven, even no toaster. You can have the easiest healthy breakfast in a matter of seconds in the morning by mixing up a bowl of overnight oats before you go to bed. Sure, overnight oats aren’t revolutionary, and we certainly did not just discover it. But we did discover a few companies that make prepping overnight oats an even easier (and tastier) process. Here’s why you’re going to love this healthy…

Some nights, you have time to research a new recipe online, casually shop around for ingredients at your local supermarket, and meticulously prepare a photo-worthy dinner. But most nights? Most nights you barely have time to take a shower before bed, let alone cook an entire meal from scratch. And for those nights, it's totally worth it to have these healthy foods stashed in your freezer so you can throw something together that's both fast and good for you. Frozen foods don't just make it easy to eat healthily when you have…