“New year, new me.” It’s a mantra we tell ourselves every January, vowing that this will be the year we’ll stick to our resolutions. But if you quit working out or start sleeping in only three weeks into the year, you’re not alone. Almost 50% of New Year’s resolutions fail by the first week in …
Many of us would agree that the holidays are the hardest time of year to maintain a healthy diet. The season begins with handfuls of Halloween candy, then moves through three courses of potatoes and pie at Thanksgiving, and ends with the cookies-and-booze fest that is Christmas. Most people give up on healthy eating until …
Hunger is your body telling you it needs sustenance so it can operate optimally. But there are some days where our hunger can seem a little…excessive. We’re talking about those days where your stomach’s rumbling 20 minutes after lunch or two protein-packed snacks don’t seem to cut it. You know you think you’re eating enough, …
“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day” may sound like an old wives’ tale at this point, but some sayings have lasted so long for a reason. Eating a healthy breakfast can rev your metabolism and help stave off low blood sugar for the rest of the day (meaning you won’t be as …
The PB&J sandwiches from your childhood have some stiff competition these days. From seed-based dressings to artisanal spreads, nut butters have gotten a major upgrade in the last few years – making them a trend that just might stick. While all nuts, seeds, and legumes (peanuts) are chock-full of healthy fats and fiber, each one …
Everyone has some experience with dietary supplements, even if the last ones you took were shaped like cartoon characters. With so many options to choose from, it can be hard to know what to take or what really works. Factors like age, gender, activity level, and dietary preferences can be a determinant in how much …
Active lifestyles and busier schedules have made eating three meals a day a thing of the past. While snacking has long been associated with “emotional eating” and weight gain, eating mini-meals might actually be better for you than consuming all of your calories in only three sittings. Indulging in highly-processed foods should be practiced in …
Just like any diet, cleansing poses its fair share of questions. How does it work? What happens when you only drink juice for 3 days? Is it really worth it? While no two cleansing experiences are the same, many of your questions are. We’re answering juice cleanse FAQs to help you decide if cleansing is …
From salads to sandwiches to pizza, microgreens are cropping up just about everywhere. They might look like they can only be used as a garnish, but don’t be fooled: these tiny sprouts pack a huge nutritional punch. A microgreen is a plant’s earliest sprout, which is usually one to two inches in length. While they …
Wheatgrass juice may seem too weird, too expensive, or it’s a trend you’d just rather leave to the hipsters. But with so many amazing health benefits, you might as well give wheatgrass a shot (literally). Wheatgrass was revered for its medicinal properties long before it gained its modern “superfood” status. In ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian …
