The 8 Best New Low-FODMAP Foods on the Market

The 8 Best New Low-FODMAP Foods on the Market 

By Jess N / August 26, 2022 / Comments Off on The 8 Best New Low-FODMAP Foods on the Market 

As this approach gains popularity as a way to potentially provide some IBS relief, low-FODMAP snacks are gaining momentum too.

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7 Strategies That Have Helped Heal My Gut and Manage IBS

By Jess N / August 23, 2022 / Comments Off on 7 Strategies That Have Helped Heal My Gut and Manage IBS

I’ve had digestive issues as far back as I can remember. When I was younger, I wasn’t interested in nutrition at all — my eating philosophy could be easily boiled down to “just eat whatever you’re in the mood for.”

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3 Ways You Can Genuinely Get Better Sleep

By Jess N / August 22, 2022 / Comments Off on 3 Ways You Can Genuinely Get Better Sleep

We spoke with one of the top sleep medicine physicians in the field to learn a few simple ways we can achieve better sleep. 

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Healthy Breakfast Bars With Millet and Oat

9 Homemade Snack Bar Recipes to Get You Through an Afternoon Crash

By Jess N / August 18, 2022 / Comments Off on 9 Homemade Snack Bar Recipes to Get You Through an Afternoon Crash

These homemade snack bars are healthier than prepackaged energy bars, and are filled with whole grains. Many require no baking at all.

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10 Delicious, Healthy Finds from Discount Groceries Aldi and Lidl

By Jess N / August 18, 2022 / Comments Off on 10 Delicious, Healthy Finds from Discount Groceries Aldi and Lidl

Aldi and Lidl are two of the most affordable groceries out there, so we found the highest-quality, healthy finds they both have to offer.

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Is Your Tap Water Safe to Drink? Here’s How to Find Out

By Jess N / August 18, 2022 / Comments Off on Is Your Tap Water Safe to Drink? Here’s How to Find Out

Is your water filter the right one for the issues you have? Find out if tap water is safe to drink and how to fix it if it isn’t.

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You Should Actually *Avoid* “Sugar-Free” and “Fat-Free” Foods When You’re Trying to Lose Weight — Here’s Why

By Jess N / August 16, 2022 / Comments Off on You Should Actually *Avoid* “Sugar-Free” and “Fat-Free” Foods When You’re Trying to Lose Weight — Here’s Why

Fat-free salad dressings and sugar-free brownies may seem like great weight loss tools — but these medical studies beg to differ. Here’s why.

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Healthy, Zero-Prep Products That Make Lunch a Snap — and They’re Available at Most Grocery Stores

By Jess N / August 11, 2022 / Comments Off on Healthy, Zero-Prep Products That Make Lunch a Snap — and They’re Available at Most Grocery Stores

These zero-prep products that are healthy, delicious, and satisfying — and can be picked up at basically any local grocery store.

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How to Eat Healthy at a Buffet: an image of a cruise ship buffet

Nutritionists Explain How to Navigate Buffets for a Healthy Meal (That’s Still Fun)

By Jess N / August 9, 2022 / Comments Off on Nutritionists Explain How to Navigate Buffets for a Healthy Meal (That’s Still Fun)

Nutritionists and dietitians share their top tips on how to eat healthy at a buffet (while still enjoying yourself).

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The 7 Best Foods for Glowing Skin, Healthy Hair, and Strong Nails

By Jess N / August 5, 2022 / Comments Off on The 7 Best Foods for Glowing Skin, Healthy Hair, and Strong Nails

Experts like MDs and RDs told us the best ingredients for skin, hair, and nail health — and we found ways to incorporate them into your diet.

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Lemon and Herb White Bean Dip

10 Plant-Based Dips That Can Take the Place of Hummus During the Chickpea Shortage

By Jess N / August 5, 2022 / Comments Off on 10 Plant-Based Dips That Can Take the Place of Hummus During the Chickpea Shortage

With the chickpea shortage looming, now’s the time to get creative with an array of healthy plant-based dips.

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5 Nutritionist-Approved Ways to Healthify Your Chicken Caesar Wrap

By Jess N / August 1, 2022 / Comments Off on 5 Nutritionist-Approved Ways to Healthify Your Chicken Caesar Wrap

We know they’re delicious, but are chicken caesar wraps healthy? We spoke with nutritionists to discover ways to make them better for you.

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Overnight Oats Recipes That Go Way Beyond Cinnamon and Honey

By Jess N / July 29, 2022 / Comments Off on Overnight Oats Recipes That Go Way Beyond Cinnamon and Honey

Overnight oats are a healthy breakfast and easy to prep the night before. These are the best overnight oats recipes — not one boring flavor.

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10 Million Americans Are Deficient in This Mineral — Here’s How to Get More of It 

By Jess N / July 26, 2022 / Comments Off on 10 Million Americans Are Deficient in This Mineral — Here’s How to Get More of It 

A full ten million Americans are iron deficient. Why does this matter? Iron is an important part of hemoglobin, which is a form of protein in our red blood cells. It plays the vital role of transporting oxygen from our lungs to the rest of our bodies, so this means that if you don’t have…

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Navigating My Love-Hate Relationship with Rice, My Favorite Carb

By Jess N / July 22, 2022 /

As a Filipina, rice is an important part of my culture — but it’s also proven problematic for me as someone who’s trying to eat fewer refined carbs.

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The Best Ways to Eat Healthier and Save Money When You’re Flying

By Jess N / July 21, 2022 / Comments Off on The Best Ways to Eat Healthier and Save Money When You’re Flying

Flying can feel distinctly unglamorous these days: we’re rushed through a fairly invasive security protocol, corralled into tight spaces, asked to wait through seemingly endless delays, and forced to run through the airport to make our connecting flights — just to find out there’s another delay, so we end up sitting and waiting some more.…

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Hiyajiru (Japanese cold miso soup)

8 Cold Soups from Around the World That Will Cool You Down & Fill You Up

By Jess N / July 19, 2022 /

Hydrating and nourishing, cold soups are easy to enjoy in the sweltering heat. These cold soup recipes are healthy and delicious.

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8 *Morning* Habits That Are Ruining Your Sleep at Night

By Jess N / July 13, 2022 /

When we think about sleep-related habits, typically bedtime routines come to mind, but our morning habits can also have an impact.

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Real Food Vitamins vs. Synthetic Vitamins: How to Select the Vitamins Your Body Can Actually Absorb

By Jess N / July 13, 2022 /

It can be hard to get enough vitamins through food these days — there’s more and more evidence that produce found in the grocery store today contains less protein and vitamins than they did in decades prior.

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Dietitians’ Top Tips for Eating Healthily While Traveling

By Jess N / July 12, 2022 /

It’s important to have fun on vacation, but too much indulgent dining might throw off your digestion so you’ll enjoy the experience less.

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8 Seriously Easy Make-Ahead Breakfasts That Go Way Beyond Overnight Oats

By Jess N / July 7, 2022 /

Making breakfast ahead of time is a surprisingly easy way to make sure you get a healthy meal in during the morning rush.

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What Are the Best Sugar Substitutes?

By Jess N / July 6, 2022 /

We’ve broken down the best sugar substitutes on the market to help you understand the best uses for each one.

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You’re Probably Ignoring This Incredibly Nutritious Grain — Here’s Why That’s a Mistake

By Jess N / July 1, 2022 /

Sorghum is a nutritious ancient grain that’s incredibly versatile, tasty, and easy to make — and it can even be popped like popcorn.

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We Found the Best Meal Prep Containers for Every Situation

By Jess N / June 30, 2022 /

Meal prep becomes *so* much easier with a small investment in some accessories. To that end, we found the best, BPA-free meal prep containers on the market.

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