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7 Expert-Approved Ways to Avoid a Blood Sugar Spike

By Aly Walansky / May 5, 2023 /

If you find that you crave sweets a lot, you’re overly tired, or you have a hanger problem, you should consider improving your blood sugar balance.

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11 Trader Joe’s Foods That Fit in the Mediterranean Diet

By Aly Walansky / May 2, 2023 / Comments Off on 11 Trader Joe’s Foods That Fit in the Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean Diet has been a favorite among dieticians and nutritionists for several years now, as it takes inspiration from those living and eating in the Mediterranean as a way of leading healthier lives. This is a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables as well as lean proteins, whole grains, and heart-healthy fats. It’s…

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13 Low-Lift, Fast Trader Joe’s Lunches You Need to Buy

By Aly Walansky / April 20, 2023 /

If you need a fast, healthy lunch, one great option is stocking up on these quick, easy meal ideas from Trader Joe’s.

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The Best Whole Foods Salad Dressings, According to Nutritionists 

By Aly Walansky / April 7, 2023 /

Unfortunately, sneakily unhealthy salad dressings are everywhere. That’s why we enlisted a few nutritionists to help us find the *truly healthy* options at Whole Foods.

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We Found the Healthiest and Best-Tasting Organic Peanut Butters

By Aly Walansky / March 7, 2023 /

Although other nut butters are making inroads, peanut butter still owns the lion’s share of real estate on supermarket shelves. These days there are more options than ever, including organic peanut butters. We rounded them all up for a taste test to find the best ones.

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11 Trader Joe’s Foods Nutritionists Love for Winter Meal Prep

By Aly Walansky / February 16, 2023 / Comments Off on 11 Trader Joe’s Foods Nutritionists Love for Winter Meal Prep

Meal prep is great for maintaining our grocery budget and saving time on busy weeknights — and it’s also clutch for sticking to our healthy eating goals. But all the work involved in meal prep can feel overwhelming and stressful. That’s why we sought out these Trader Joe’s winter meal prep items, recommended by nutrition…

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The Healthiest, Tastiest Chicken Soups in the Grocery Store, According to Nutritionists

The Healthiest Store-Bought Chicken Soups (That Taste Like Grandma’s)

By Aly Walansky / February 8, 2023 /

Not all chicken soups are the same, so how do you shop for the healthiest version? We asked six nutritionists for their favorite grocery store picks.

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5 Trader Joe’s Frozen Foods Perfect for Valentine’s Day at Home

By Aly Walansky / January 30, 2023 / Comments Off on 5 Trader Joe’s Frozen Foods Perfect for Valentine’s Day at Home

A romantic dinner out on Valentine’s Day isn’t always as great as it sounds. Reservations can be hard to get – especially for the most coveted spots – and restaurants can be rushed, crowded, and noisy on such a busy night. A great alternative is planning a dinner at home. You can make it special…

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Costco items to buy for Valentine's Day

8 Costco Foods Nutritionists Love for Valentine’s Day

By Aly Walansky / January 25, 2023 / Comments Off on 8 Costco Foods Nutritionists Love for Valentine’s Day

There’s a whole lot of pressure on Valentine’s Day. From setting the mood to getting just the right gift and planning a perfect date-night meal, it can feel like a lot of work. But nothing about such a beautiful and romantic day should be stressful, and if we can save ourselves some work, we’re all…

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9 Products That Will Actually Make You Excited to Workout

By Aly Walansky / December 14, 2022 / Comments Off on 9 Products That Will Actually Make You Excited to Workout

We understand that working out is important, but that doesn’t change that sometimes it’s really hard to get motivated. We’re tired, we are busy, and sometimes we just don’t feel like getting up and going to the gym – or exercising at all, if we’re being honest. But sometimes, the best way to get going…

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The Ultimate Guide to Healthy Frozen Chicken Nuggets

By Aly Walansky / November 7, 2022 /

Turns out, some really are *much* healthier than others.

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5 DIY Face Masks You Can Make With Food

By Aly Walansky / October 21, 2022 / Comments Off on 5 DIY Face Masks You Can Make With Food

Weather and other environmental stresses can be murder on the skin. It may feel dry, irritated, or dehydrated. However, if you don’t have any fancy trips to the spa planned, these DIY face masks make it easy to bring the spa right to your home If we want to relax at the end of a…

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