If you’ve looked at your grocery receipt lately, you’ve probably wondered how anyone is supposed to eat healthy without spending a fortune. Many of the foods with the biggest nutritional payoff are some of the least expensive items in the grocery store.
Read MoreStarting a GLP-1 medication can make eating feel very different. If you’re rarely hungry, it’s easy to fall short on protein, fiber, and other important nutrients. Learn how to build balanced meals and snacks that support muscle, energy, and long-term health—even when your appetite is low.
Read MoreHiya Kids Multivitamin review from a dietitian mom. Here’s what I like about Hiya, who it may be helpful for, and why I still take a food-first approach to kids’ nutrition.
Read MoreUltra-processed foods are linked to weight gain, heart disease, diabetes, and other health concerns — but does that mean every packaged food is bad? Here’s what the research actually says, plus realistic tips on how to cut back without obsessing.
Read MoreFibermaxxing is TikTok’s latest nutrition trend, and unlike some wellness trends, this one actually has a good idea behind it: most people need more fiber. But suddenly loading up on chia seeds, beans, fiber bars, and supplements can backfire fast. So is fibermaxxing healthy, or can it cause bloating, constipation, and gut problems? Let’s break down what the research actually says.
Read MoreEvery few months there’s a new longevity supplement stack going viral. When you actually look at longevity nutrition research, the same habits come up over and over again: eating more fiber-rich foods, getting enough protein, staying active, maintaining muscle, sleeping reasonably well, and eating fewer ultra-processed foods overall.
Read MoreThis is our faaaaavorite banana bread recipe. Made with sour cream, a dusting of cinnamon sugar on the bottom, and a hearty dose of chocolate chips (if my daughter is around), this banana bread is the best you’ll have ever tasted.
Read MoreThis tomato soup is simple, fast and delicious. Add your own toppings to mix it up each day, or freeze in separate containers so you’ll always have lunch!
Read MoreYou know your kid should be eating a “balanced diet” but when your child is begging for peanut butter and jelly or mac and cheese for the umpteeth day in a row, it’s hard to feel like you’re doing the best you can. Instead of trying to get them to eat everything, here’s a list of important nutrients your kids need so you can hone in on what vitamins and minerals your child may be missing, along with a few kid-friendly ideas for each nutrient to get you started.
Read MoreCongrats! You’re pregnant! But wait… now you feel like you’ve partied way too hard and all you did was wake up? Nausea and fatigue are normal and can actually indicate a healthy pregnancy, but they’re still a MAJOR drag. Here are the best foods, natural remedies, and tips to beat nausea!
Read MoreYou try your hardest to read labels, cook tasty meals, and keep you and your family healthy, but have you thought of food safety? Many of us know the basics, but there are a few key tips that can make your kitchen even safer to avoid not-so-fun foodborne accidents. Read on for some easy fixes to keep your food safe!
Read MoreMany people are turning to gardens these days to deal with stress and to have a home-grown source of food. Starting a garden can be just a little intimidating, especially when you want results fast. Here are over 10 vegetables and herbs that are easy to grow and that you’ll have on your table ASAP.
Read MoreWhether it’s a crazy time at work, or a once in a hundred years catastrophic pandemic, stress is impossible to avoid. Stress can throw us off course each day, and wreak havoc on our health. So how can you stay healthy when you’re stressed?
Read MoreWhile certain foods are a safe bet for most of us, we’re all made a bit differently and need slightly different nutrients. Over the last few years, more companies have boasted they can tap into DNA results and optimize nutrition. I decided to try Genoplate.com to see what it said and if it was worth it. Here’s what I thought!
Read MoreOnce vilified, and now revered in many restaurants, Brussels sprouts are mighty little veggies that pack a healthy punch. Here’s how to roast them to perfection at home.
Read MoreAs much as I keep saying to eat more vegetables (I know, I say it a lot…), I know it can be hard. Fruit is, for me at least, easy to sub in for a snack or have on the side of a meal, but veggies! It can be really easy to avoid them altogether. Here are 10 ways to make veggies more tasty and sneak them in!
Read MoreDown to its simplest core, weight loss happens when you burn more calories than you eat. Instead of a diet, just a small amount less per day can lead to slow and gradual weight loss. Check out these swaps that cut back on calories without all the drama of dieting.
Read MoreYou’ve lost the weight, but you know that most people regain the weight they’ve lost, and sometimes more. So how do you beat the odds?
Read MoreThis Mediterranean Whole Grain Salad contains a wealth of wholesome foods that all meld together to make the perfect savory salad. Filled with tomatoes, squash, onions, sorghum, chickpeas and more, it’s got all the goodies the Mediterranean diet has to offer. Mix it up for next time friends come over or meal prep it for the week for lunch.
Read MoreThis easy, delicious recipe is sure to bring a taste of home and summer, but is also a savory and nutritious comfort food for all year long. This version is a fast crock-pot recipe but can also be fancied up and baked in a stunning spread.
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