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The 7 Best Frozen Fruits to Always Have On Hand, Say Experts

By Brittany Natale / March 29, 2024 / Comments Off on The 7 Best Frozen Fruits to Always Have On Hand, Say Experts

We’ve all been there before: You buy a bunch of fruit at the grocery store, promise yourself you’ll eat it, and before you know it, the fruit has gone bad. Or, on the flip side, you’re craving an orange or some berries, but you’re all out. Though fruit is sweet and delicious, and one of…

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We Tried 10 Boxes of Healthy Frozen Waffles — Here Are the Best

By Brittany Natale / March 27, 2024 / Comments Off on We Tried 10 Boxes of Healthy Frozen Waffles — Here Are the Best

Healthy frozen waffles have become my ultimate breakfast go-to in recent years. This handy breakfast pantry staple not only is tasty (and great for piling fruit and peanut butter on), but also incredibly convenient. Just pop them into the toaster, and in minutes you have a filling, hassle-free breakfast that’s easy on the budget. Plus,…

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Quinoa Vegetable Soup

7 Immune-Boosting Soup Recipes To Feel Your Best This Season

By Brittany Natale / March 2, 2024 / Comments Off on 7 Immune-Boosting Soup Recipes To Feel Your Best This Season

It’s that weird time of year — not quite spring, winter on the way out — when our immune systems can be challenged by Daylight Savings, changing weather, and more. It’s a perfect time to lean on warming, immune boosting soup made with plenty of nutrient-rich ingredients like beans, vegetables, herbs, and spices. From chicken…

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7 Low-Sugar Snacks Nutritionists Always Buy from Trader Joe’s 

By Brittany Natale / January 2, 2024 / Comments Off on 7 Low-Sugar Snacks Nutritionists Always Buy from Trader Joe’s 

There’s no denying it — Trader Joe’s can do it all. From pre-made lunch options, frozen dinners, and fresh produce to baked bread, fresh-cut flowers, and hearty sides, Trader Joe’s has you covered. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the popular grocery store chain is also an excellent resource for low sugar snacks. This is helpful, especially if you…

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Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili

7 Mediterranean Diet Recipes to Make in Your Slow Cooker

By Brittany Natale / December 17, 2023 / Comments Off on 7 Mediterranean Diet Recipes to Make in Your Slow Cooker

If you’re a fan of the Mediterranean diet, you’ll love these slow-cooker Mediterranean diet recipes that are so easy to make. Originating in areas around the Mediterranean Sea, more specifically Greece and southern Italy, this diet is famous for its focus on plant-based ingredients, like fruits, vegetables, lentils, whole grains, olive oil, and beans. It…

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Is There A Link Between Sleep and Blood Sugar? Experts Weigh In

By Brittany Natale / December 12, 2023 / Comments Off on Is There A Link Between Sleep and Blood Sugar? Experts Weigh In

Getting a good night’s sleep is incredibly important. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the benefits of high-quality sleep include getting sick less often, achieving a healthier weight, reduced stress, and a lower risk for serious health issues, including diabetes and heart disease. Meanwhile, according to 2018 research published in Pharmacy…

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8 Best Trader Joe’s Frozen Dinners Nutritionists Actually Stock Up On

By Brittany Natale / November 21, 2023 / Comments Off on 8 Best Trader Joe’s Frozen Dinners Nutritionists Actually Stock Up On

Frozen dinners are the ultimate time-saver. They’re perfect for evenings when you’re low on time and energy or just don’t have the motivation to whip up a homemade meal. Although it’s easy to associate frozen food options with old-school, limited-choice TV dinners traditionally made with items like meatloaf and mashed potatoes, there’s actually a whole…

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8 Mediterranean Diet Cookbooks That Make This Diet Easier

By Brittany Natale / October 10, 2023 / Comments Off on 8 Mediterranean Diet Cookbooks That Make This Diet Easier

Whether you’ve followed the Mediterranean diet for years or are looking to incorporate more of it into your lifestyle, Mediterranean diet cookbooks are a great tool to have — not only do they allow you to make delicious meals, often in a matter of minutes, but they also can make you healthier. For those who…

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5 Foods That Cause High Blood Pressure, According to Experts

By Brittany Natale / September 26, 2023 / Comments Off on 5 Foods That Cause High Blood Pressure, According to Experts

Not to be a bummer, but high blood pressure is more common than you think—nearly half of adults (48.1%, to be exact) have hypertension. According to the World Health Organization, any blood pressure reading 140/90 mmHg or above is considered high. Moreover, hypertension, another term for high blood pressure, can cause a laundry list of…

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6 Mental Health Effects of Eating Too Much Sugar

By Brittany Natale / September 4, 2023 / Comments Off on 6 Mental Health Effects of Eating Too Much Sugar

Although sugar makes everything taste sweeter, eating too much sugar can adversely affect our health. For starters, it’s linked to diabetes, obesity, unhealthy blood triglyceride levels, and even cardiovascular disease. And this is just the physical effects on the body — eating too much sugar can also negatively impact our mental health. Before we get…

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8 Veggies That Help Fight Inflammation, Say Experts

By Brittany Natale / August 29, 2023 / Comments Off on 8 Veggies That Help Fight Inflammation, Say Experts

Vegetables not only add more flavor, texture, and color to a dish, but they also come with a slew of health benefits. For starters, many of these foods are packed with anti-inflammatory properties, which is excellent news. Chronic inflammation in the body, which occurs when the body sends out inflammatory cells even when there is…

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9 Best Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie Ingredients, Say Experts

By Brittany Natale / June 18, 2023 / Comments Off on 9 Best Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie Ingredients, Say Experts

Chronic inflammation, when the body continues to send out inflammatory cells even when it doesn’t need to, can wreak havoc on your health. It’s been linked to heart disease, cancer, and diabetes and may even play a role in Alzheimer’s. Thankfully, there are certain foods you can eat that can help decrease the inflammation in…

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We Tried 6 Different Oat Milk Brands — Here’s The Best Brand to Buy

By Brittany Natale / May 15, 2023 / Comments Off on We Tried 6 Different Oat Milk Brands — Here’s The Best Brand to Buy

I’m a big fan of oat milk. As someone who grew up drinking plant-based milk because they were lactose intolerant, the recently-buzzy oat milk ranks high on the list of plant-based drinks for me. Even though I’ve seemingly tried them all (soy milk, almond milk, rice milk, macadamia milk — you name it, chances are…

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