Consuming saturated fat and the effects it can have on your overall health — specifically heart disease — has become a controversial subject. It was once labeled the worst kind of fat, but trans fat has since inherited that role. So what’s the deal with saturated fat? Here’s what we know: Replacing saturated fat with unsaturated […]
Maintaining a strong immune system is crucial for our overall health, and it’s a year-round job. While there’s no magic potion to make you invincible, you can give your immune system a helping hand by making wise choices in your diet. Here are three natural foods that support your immunity regardless of the season. These […]
When you cook chicken breast, is it bursting with flavor? Does it make you excited to sit down to a nutritious, protein-packed meal? If your answers to those questions were “not really” and “meh,” it might be time to learn how to cook chicken breast the right way. If you’re a meat-eater, chicken breast is […]
Diet trends come and go, but one golden rule has remained the same: Eating a variety of vegetables is important to maintain good overall health. But learning how to eat more vegetables usually requires a little more subtlety than shoveling handfuls into your mouth every day. According to the CDC, only 9 percent of American […]
Fruit is a staple of a healthy diet, a perfect snack, and a great on-the-go breakfast. But if you’re on a low-carb diet, does the sugar that’s naturally present in fruit make it off limits? Are there any low-carb fruits you can eat and still stay on-track? Overall, the answer is yes. “People believe that fruits […]
Between boozy work parties and your favorite aunt’s homemade eggnog, it’s easy to let December fly by in a cloud of alcoholic cheer. Why not consider committing to Dry January? This increasingly popular trend of abstaining from alcohol for the first month of the year not only offers an opportunity to walk back some of […]
As kids, we were mesmerized by ad campaigns for the latest, greatest — most sugary — breakfast cereals. Today, we know those processed, artificially dyed flakes and rings are to be avoided like homework. Ironically, we’ve been beset by another kind of breakfast hype — this time over the healthiest milks. For decades, the recommendation […]
Refined people tend to be complex individuals who are beneficial to have around. Refined carbs are exactly the opposite. Although carbohydrates are necessary for our bodies to function, there are healthy versions and those that are less healthy. Whole carbs deserve a regular spot at your table, while refined carbs should be shown the door. Read on […]
Not so fun fact: Your metabolism slows down as you age. But at what age does your metabolism slow down? Why does it happen? And what can you do about it? Research suggests that your metabolism stays relatively stable from age 20 until you hit 60, at which point it begins to slow down. But don’t […]
Everybody craves sweets every now and then, but how do you know it’s time to get your sugar habit in check? Is it possible to learn how to stop eating sugar? And — most importantly — do you have to break up with sugar completely and forever? First up, you need to know how to […]