As soon as Halloween’s over, it feels like the floodgates open: suddenly, we can’t open our phones without being bombarded with social media ads, discount codes, and commercials for items we “never knew we needed.” But with so many brands launching their holiday collections and hosting their biggest sales of the year, many of us …
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Reaching for the Jumbo Bag of Halloween Candy? Try These Healthy Desserts Instead
There are people who would choose salty over sweet any day of the week. But we are not those people. And if you’re reading this, we’re guessing you’re not, either. Between pumpkin spice lattes, apple fritters at the farmers market, and jumbo bags of Halloween candy flooding grocery store shelves, October is both a sugar …
How to Build a Better Breakfast That Makes Hitting “Snooze” Less Tempting
Eating a nutritious breakfast that’s also exciting can be a tall order at any time of year, but with the kids back in school and your pre-holiday workload picking up, you might be especially tempted to pour yourself a bowl of cornflakes and call it a day right now. But September is National Better Breakfast …
Hostess Gift
The Do’s and Don’ts of Giving Hostess Gifts Whether you’re thanking a party host or a friend who let you play houseguest for a vacation, a little gift can go a long way when it comes to showing your appreciation. But not all hostess gifts are created equal, and if you want the hostess to …
Beat the Heat With These Refreshing Summertime Foods
Is it getting hot out here…or is it just us? When it gets to be July in the Lowcountry, the hot, humid temps can be…intense. The last thing you want to think about is weighing yourself down with more food, but maintaining a balanced diet of fresh, whole foods can help you stay hydrated …
The Secrets to Sticking to Your New Year’s Resolutions
Now that the post-holiday haze has lifted and you’re back to your 9 to 5 grind, New Year’s resolutions are likely at the top of your mind. You might kick off January with a new gym membership or morning meditation routine, but if you stop working out and start sleeping in three weeks into the …
Why You Need to Stop Fearing Fats
Most of us can easily remember a time when eating fats was the number one dieting no-no. In fact, there’s an entire generation of people who grew up believing that staying fit depended on following a fat-free diet. When the first-ever set of U.S. Dietary Guidelines was introduced in the ‘70s, fat was the ultimate …
Six Tips for Your First Juice Cleanse
The idea of doing a juice cleanse can be daunting – especially the first time. The idea of not eating anything solid for at least a day is intimidating for people who love food (ourselves included). But the benefits of a cleanse should ease the nerves, apprehension, and feeling of unpreparedness that can come with …
Four Ways to Eat Healthy on Vacation
Vacation is all about taking a break and trying new things. And while there’s nothing wrong with tucking into a bowl of pasta alfredo or eating ice cream after a day at the beach, the souvenir you don’t want to bring home is the extra weight you worked so hard to shed before your big …
Food is Fuel: What to Eat Before and After a Workout
Athletes and enthusiasts are always looking for ways to improve their performance. But what if we told you the secret to a better workout wasn’t synthetic energy drinks or “MegaMAXX” power bars – but good, clean foods you enjoy eating anyway? Fitness is a combination of regular exercise and eating the right foods at the …