This Is Our Favorite Store-Bought Caesar Dressing
Caesar dressing is creamy and cheesy; bright and briny; and super-versatile. But sometimes you don’t feel like DIY-ing it. We’ve got the solution.
5 Fruits & Veggies That Are in Season Right Now (and What to Do with Them)
Summertime is unofficially here, and with it so many fruits and veggies. Here are 5 fruits and veggies that are in season right now — plus how to turn them into something delicious.
7 Quick & Delicious Lettuce Wraps for Easy Summer Dinners
These lettuce wraps are part salad, part sandwich, and 100% delicious. Even better? They take less than 30 minutes to make. Summer dinner, done!
Healthy Breakfast Shortcuts to Pick Up at Costco
Breakfast can be a tricky meal because, well, mornings. Yet, getting that fuel can make for a happier, more productive day. That’s why having healthy breakfast shortcuts on hand is so important. Here are our favorites you can find at Costco.
In Case You’re Wondering, You’re Probably Drinking Too Much
New research suggests that even drinking just a glass or two of wine after a long day at work may have an impact on your brain health. Here’s what to know and a few tips for cutting back.
5 Gluten-Free Pasta Salad Recipes to Make This Summer
Pasta salad is a classic summertime staple for outdoor barbecues and beach days. If you’re looking for something lighter than the heavy, mayo-rich, refined pasta versions, these 5 recipes are mayo-free and gluten-free.
5 Easy and Delicious Whole30 Breakfasts
These breakfasts are so satisfying and delicious, you’ll love them any time, whether you’re following Whole30 or not.
5 High-Protein Breakfast Ideas You Can Make Ahead
A high protein breakfast can jumpstart your morning and keep your brain sharp until lunch, but it can be challenging to find time to prepare breakfast from scratch every morning. Enter these make-ahead recipes.
5 Low-Sugar Frozen Cocktails That Are Big on Flavor
Frozen cocktails scream summertime almost as much as ice cream. One thing both have in common? They’re often loaded with sugar. The good news is low-sugar versions of your favorite frozen cocktails exist.
5 Fast & Flavorful Ground Chicken Recipes
Ground chicken is cheap and protein-packed. But, like chicken breasts, it can be kind of blah. Luckily, it’s not hard to amp up the flavor. Need proof? These ground chicken recipes are anything but boring. Even better, they’re all ready in 30-minutes or less.
Got a Can of Coconut Milk? Here’s What to Make
If you have a can of coconut milk in your pantry, you’re in luck! You can whip up silky eggs, creamy and flavorful soups and stews, and paleo-friendly mocktails. Oh and those popsicles? They’re made with just three ingredients.
We Approve of This Science-Backed Pre-Workout Ritual
According to a new study, doing this ONE thing before exercise may boost fat burning — especially if you’re working out in the afternoon.
Want to Eat More Protein? Here Are 5 Foods to Add to Your Grocery Cart
Your morning meal will either fuel or drain you based on how many nutrients you’re able to get within those few hours after waking up before your day truly begins. A high-protein breakfast can keep you fuller for longer and give your brain a boost.
3 Crispy, Crunchy Alternatives to Bread Crumbs
Who doesn’t love crispy chicken tenders or crunchy fish fingers? Sadly, breading and frying usually isn’t the healthiest option. But, that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice that crispy, crunchy texture. With a bit of creativity, you can find a breading substitute that’s just as satisfying. Here are three to try.
5 Foods to Eat When You Have Sore Muscles
Did you know that eating strategically can help reduce muscle soreness. Certain foods can help relieve aches and pains, while others (namely sugar, alcohol, and processed foods) can increase inflammation and prolong muscle tension. Here’s what to eat when you’re feeling the post-workout burn.
The “Healthy” Mistake You’re Probably Making at Starbucks
Maybe you pop in all the time, maybe you only go there in a pinch — either way, chances are grabbing coffee from Starbucks is a part of your life. And though you’re probably already avoiding those venti super-sugary specialty drinks (right?!), your go-to Starbucks order might not be as healthy as you think. Read on to find out the “healthy” mistake you might be making.
7 Ways to Turn a Can of Black Beans into a Healthy Dinner
Affordable and versatile, black beans are a nutrient-dense pantry staple. It is always a good idea to have a can — or three — on hand for quick and easy weeknight meals. Turn them into soups and chilis, use them to add heft to salads, and stuff them in everything from peppers to lettuce-wrap tacos.
Are You Drinking Too Much Water When You Exercise?
It turns out, too little salt can be dangerous, too. How to tell if you’re deficient and what to eat to safely add sodium back into your diet.
6 Reasons You’re Waking Up Hungry
Waking up hungry isn’t typically a cause for concern. If you’re fueling your body properly, it’s actually pretty normal to feel a little bit hungry. But, if you’re waking up in the middle of the night or bright and early in the morning with hunger pangs, your body might be trying to tell you something.
Worst Foods to Eat Before Bedtime
You know those nights when you eat a piece of dark chocolate cake or scoop of ice cream for dessert and can’t seem to fall asleep? Or when you eat spicy foods, which can cause indigestion, acid reflux and heartburn and keeps you awake for hours? Well, that’s because what you eat before bed impacts your sleep quality.
Here’s Why You Are Always Hungry
You know the feeling…you can’t seem to step away from the fridge or get images of food out of your head. Sometimes it’s not even because you want food. The feeling might arise even right after you’ve had a big meal or snack.
High Protein Veggies to Add to Your Diet
When you’re looking to add more grams of protein to your diet, you’re likely to grab protein powders, animal protein, like meat, chicken breast, or fish, and some plant protein alternatives, like tofu or lentils. Yet, some green veggies can actually be a great addition to your diet in terms of meeting your RDA requirements for the day.
How to Cut Mango
Ripe mango is one of the best tropical fruit picks you can enjoy in the summer. Mango flesh is tender and flavorful, and it tastes great in tacos, mango salsa, fruit salad, and more. Plus, it’s high in vitamin A and vitamin C, two nutrients that are great for boosting immunity and protecting skin and eye health.
The Best Snacks Made with Avocado
If you’re looking for snack ideas that offer heart-healthy fats and rich protein, you can’t go wrong with avocado. This green fruit is high in nutrition, and it’s even keto friendly, since it’s low in carbs on its own.
5 Delicious Fruit Popsicles to Make Right Now
One of life’s simplest treats has to be fruit popsicles. Is there anything better on a warm day? But many ready-made popsicles you’ll find in the freezer aisle are loaded with sugar. That’s why we recommend DIY-ing your own.
3 Mayo-Free Ways to Make Deviled Eggs
Classic deviled eggs are delicious. But sometimes you want something a bit lighter than the richness of a mayo-based recipe. When you’re craving something lighter to bring to the BBQ, consider all the clever ways to reinvent deviled eggs with your health in mind.
Easy Grain Bowls for Weeknight Meals
Grain bowls are the ultimate weekday meal, as they offer a great ratio of macronutrients, like complex carbs and fiber, protein, and fat, and you can meal prep on Sunday to have them ready and waiting for the week ahead.
A Healthier Take on Beans for Lunch
Bean, with their high fiber content, plant protein, and convenience are always a great idea for lunch. And you don’t need to stay limited to just black beans.
5 Easy, No-Bake Desserts for When You’re Lazy
When you want something sweet, you might think of a chocolate chip cookie or brownie. But when it’s warm outside, the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven and bake a dessert from scratch.
Great Substitutes for Grain-Based Tortillas and Taco Shells
There’s nothing like Taco Tuesday to help get the week started on a happy note. You can stuff tacos with your favorite protein-packed fillings, like chicken, beef or beans, and pile on the veggies, sauces, cheese, and other toppings to make each bite flavorful and satisfying.
5 Ways to Use Kiwi
Don’t let kiwi’s rough, fuzzy exterior scare you—it happens to be one of the best sources of vitamin C and fiber you can find. And since it’s packed with vitamin C, it can keep the sniffles away and keep your immune system high, while adding delicious flavor and other nutrients too.
10 Foods With More Vitamin C Than An Orange
When it comes to getting enough vitamin C, the immunity-boosting vitamin that keeps you strong and well, you’re probably thinking that go-to source might be a glass of OJ or a fresh orange.
5 Healthy Salad Dressings You Can Put on Anything
The one thing you should always have in your fridge? Salad dressing. It can add wonderful flavor and texture to basically everything. Here are 5 healthy dressings you can put on anything.
5 Delicious Ways to Turn Frozen Spinach Into Dinner
Frozen spinach is packed with essential nutrients like iron, folate, and calcium, making it a healthy addition to anything you’re making — stir-fries, stews, soups, and more.
These Super-Creamy Dips Are Dairy-Free
These creamy dips also happen to be dairy-free. Think zesty vegan queso, savory pumpkin hummus, and and a vibrant beet dip that’s guaranteed to lift your spirits.
7 Healthy Instant Pot Breakfast Recipes
Waking up to whip up breakfast can be daunting , especially when you’re known to hit the snooze button a couple times before getting out of bed. If you’re someone that considers breakfast an important part of the day then you understand how a good dose of nutrients can power your brain and body to get you going.
7 Ways to Cook Carrots (That Don’t Involve Roasting)
Yes, roasted carrots are amazing. But there are so many other ways to cook carrots that are just as delicious: Use them in soups or smoothies, bake them into cakes, bar or cookies, or spiralize them for a fresh take on salad. Here are 7 carrot recipes to get you started.
5 Hearty and Healthy Mushroom Recipes to Make for Dinner
Mushrooms have a hearty, meaty texture, and that makes them perfect for creating a filling, wholesome meal at the end of the day that will keep hunger at bay throughout the night.
5 Easy Weeknight Dinners Starring Salmon
You may already be aware of the health benefits of salmon, primarily that it’s packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which help prevent heart disease, cancer, and stroke, as well as arthritis and memory loss. And recent studies have shown they may alleviate depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. But here’s something you may not know about salmon: It’s both super-versatile and super-easy to cook.
6 Ultra-Refreshing Drinks to Sip While We Still Have Summer
No doubt you’re soaking up every last bit of sun, sand and outdoor fun that summer has to offer, especially now that it’s August. When you finally step back inside, mix up one of these super thirst-quenchers–they’ll cool you off and bring on that second wind, so you can shimmy into a sleeveless dress and head back out.
A Guide to Storing Fresh Produce
You go to the grocery store (or farmers market—bonus points), you load up on fresh seasonal vegetables. Maybe you even have a meal plan for what to do with everything. Then, a few days later, you go to grab something and it’s wilted/sprouting/rotten—or, just not the freshest. So aggravating (not to mention expensive). What went wrong?
5 Ways to Air Fry Like a Boss
If you’re already hooked on your air fryer, you’re not alone: With more than 140K hits on Insta, the #airfryer is a certified hit.
No Toothbrush? Eat One of These Foods
Let’s say you’re at the office or having drinks with friends, and you eat something garlicky or drink something mouth-staining (cough–red wine–cough cough), but you don’t have a toothbrush handy. No worries: Chew on one of these 6 items to freshen breath, whiten teeth, and get rid of plaque buildup and stains.
5 Signs You’re Not Eating Enough Carbs
Eating “low carb” is having a big, giant moment. And though ditching white bread and pasta, cookies, doughnuts and other highly processed carbs is a good idea, saying “no” to all carbs can be a problem.
5 Ways to Detox Your Liver (That Don’t Involve Not Drinking)
Most of us don’t think about our liver much, except as a punchline after a night of too much wine. But detoxing is a hot topic, and the two go hand in hand.
These 4 Healthy Foods Can Actually Be Harmful
Turns out you really can get too much of a good thing. Usually we try to eat enough healthy foods–but with these 4, overdoing it can be harmful.
What to Eat (and What to Avoid) for Healthy Hair and Nails
Healthy hair and nails are definitely on our short list of #beautygoals, especially this time of year. And although using the quality beauty products is a super-important step, what you eat can be just as important. Here are 5 nutrients to put on your plate to make you even more beautiful.
5 Hidden Sources of Caffeine
You purposely grab that cuppa joe to get through the morning—but caffeine lurking in unexpected places can get you more than you bargained for. And if you have one of these sneakily caffeinated foods later in the day, it might seriously mess with your night’s rest.
5 Ways to Enjoy Cold Brew All Day
You don’t have to work hard to get us to sip a cold-brew coffee, especially on a hot day. And now that we know coffee can be good for you and there are more times of day that caffeine can be beneficial, we’re all about adding it to meals, snacks and treats all day long.
What to Eat When You Have an Upset Stomach
If there’s one thing that can put an immediate halt on your busy life, it’s an upset stomach. And, since roughly 80% of your immune system is in your gut, stomach problems also can lead to fatigue, brain fog and more.
Here’s What to Eat to Improve Your Memory
We’ve all been there—forgetting keys, a deadline, a friend’s birthday. Even with all the calendar apps and other tools available, it’s hard to remember everything. Luckily, there are some foods that can boost your brain function and improve your memory, so you can feel more alert and on top of things.
Foods That Can Help Protect Your Skin
Certain foods may help protect your skin against sun damage. Bonus: They’re all delicious, and some are hydrating as well—perfect for your summer table.
How To Get More Of The Green Stuff
These creative and delicious ways will inspire you to incorporate more green tea and matcha—ten times more potent than green—into your yummy foods.