One of the hardest thing about counting macros is that nagging X factor: alcohol. When planning meals for the week, few of us account for the calories in alcohol from, say, afterwork beers or celebratory cocktails. But even the most carefully considered diet plan can struggle when it comes to booze. Macro mathematicians may also […]
When you’re starting a healthy, satisfying eating plan, it’s important to know the outsized role sugar plays in your overall health. It’s in everything. While you may have heard it separated into complex and simple sugars with varying degrees of evil assigned to the latter, the truth is more complicated than that. What Are Simple […]
When it comes to achieving flawless skin, many of us think about using products to smooth, hydrate, and clear up acne. However, we may overlook a key factor in getting a glowing complexion: the effects of sugar on skin. You may already know that consuming too much added sugar can negatively affect your health and […]
If you crave crunch but not grease, air fryers allow you to enjoy your favorite comfort foods, from fried chicken to fries and tater tots, using very little oil. Deep-frying is one of the least healthy cooking methods, while broiling, baking, and roasting are among the healthiest. So are air fryers healthy? Yep! “An air […]
There’s been a lot of talk about good vs. bad carbs and plenty of confusion on the topic. Let’s say it once and for all: Carbohydrates aren’t inherently unhealthy. The key is understanding how foods that contain those carbs are produced. The carbs we eat come from plants, and these plants find their way onto […]
Take any food you love, make it out of cauliflower, and it’s magically healthy. Or at least that’s what most people think about pizza. But is cauliflower pizza crust healthy? The fear of carb consumption has led to an explosion of creative carb substitutes, cauliflower pizza crust being one of many. “People are so anti-carbohydrate […]
In the realm of sweeteners, stevia has risen to the top in the past few years. But what is stevia, and is it here to stay? Dive into what you need to know about stevia, what it’s used for, and its associated benefits and risks. What Is Stevia? Stevia is a natural sweetener that comes […]
More than 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed in the world every day, mainly for the benefits that caffeine provides. But what about those looking to sidestep those “benefits?” Does decaf coffee have caffeine? Most decaf coffee still contains some caffeine, but it’s hard to know exactly how much since decaf coffee looks, tastes, and […]
Unless you’re a diehard vegan, you probably don’t think of tofu as the most appetizing food. But this seemingly basic block of soy is full of potential, and there are so many different types of tofu to work with! In just a few simple steps, you can create a super tasty source of plant-based protein that’s […]
We’ve seen countless fad diets that focus on eating one specific food — the cookie diet, the cabbage soup diet, the grapefruit diet. They all claim to help you lose a significant amount of weight very quickly, and the cucumber diet is no different. The cucumber diet is a quick-fix weight-loss diet that is said […]