The science of weight loss is simple: in order to effectively shed pounds your body needs to expend more caloric energy than it takes in. Of course, it never feels that simple, right? If it did, we wouldn’t have created a multi-billion dollar industry around supposed quick fixes, and various programs that seem to constantly…
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Cheese lovers have long known that cheese can have a positive impact on one’s mental health, so it was a big win this year when word got out that cheese “is much healthier than you thought.” Packed with protein, minerals, and vitamins — including the sometimes elusive vitamin K — there’s no reason that modest…
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Trader Joe’s is amazing but that doesn’t mean it has the absolute lowest price or best value for *everything* you get in the grocery store.
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We’ve all been there, even when we know we shouldn’t be there: grocery shopping on an empty stomach. Fortunately, Trader Joe’s has built its empire not only on affordability, but on quality and convenience, and it’s entirely possible to find a nutritionally worthy Trader Joe’s grab-and-go snack or meal that is ready to eat upon…
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There’s no good reason to think of having a snack as “cheating,” even if you’re trying to lose weight. Nutritionists gave us some great tips on snacking for weight loss.
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These healthy wrap recipes offer a similar eating experience to traditional wraps — but swap the bread for vegetables to clock in with less carbs.
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Balancing your blood sugar is the key to stabilized energy levels. These common breakfast foods are considered healthy — but will spike your blood sugar.
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Ready for a salad that won’t leave you hungry in a couple of hours? These high protein salad recipes actually satisfy.
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Here are the worst habits for your brain according to several brain specialists, and the best ways to combat them that can help improve cognitive function.
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Protein isn’t only a muscle-building resource, it is an essential macronutrient that our bodies need in abundance for a variety of functions. “We need to eat protein every day in order to keep our cells healthy,” says Kimberly Gomer, MS, RD, LDN, and director of nutrition at Body Beautiful Miami. Not only do we use…
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Trader Joe’s is more than just a great place for everyday groceries — for some gourmet items, it’s better than pricier food markets.
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Sometimes referred to as “Whole Paycheck,” Whole Foods is rarely referred to as cheap — but you can find these ten great deals there.
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This was my most successful experience with weight loss: I lost 25 pounds in four months, and this timeframe *included the holidays.*
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Your slow cooker is good for more than just soups and stews, and make-ahead breakfasts need not only be those that are pulled from the refrigerator. Don’t get me wrong, we love overnight oats for all that they offer. But so long as your bedtime self is doing a solid for your morning self by…
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Habits are some of the most powerful tools in our arsenal when it comes to long-term wellness and weight management. The more habitual the behavior, the less you need to think about doing those things that can greatly contribute to a sense of well-being. This is especially important when it comes to weight loss habits…
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These healthy habits are common among residents of the states with the longest lifespans — you might want to adopt them, too.
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Many of these vegetable lasagna recipes don’t even include traditional pasta — just layers of vegetables for an ultra-healthy twist.
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Who doesn’t love dunking into a delicious dip on game day? Whether you’re going to a Super Bowl party for the game, the commercials, or merely the camaraderie, it is undeniably a social event whose culinary focus seems to be all about prolonged snacking — and these Trader Joe’s dips and spreads are the perfect…
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I write about wellness, but as a certified sommelier and former Michelin-starred restaurant bartender, I also write about alcoholic beverages — two things that don’t have to be mutually exclusive, by the way. As a wellness writer, and frankly, as a human, I feel that any initiatives that promote reevaluating our individual relationships with alcohol,…
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On those short winter days when it seems like your interaction with daylight is best described as “limited,” it’s important to consider whether you’re getting the necessary Vitamin D you need — and certain foods can assist you with that. “Vitamin D is considered the ‘sunshine vitamin,’ in that it can be produced in the…
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Cholesterol can be a tricky subject to understand, as we’ve been frequently told there are both “good” and “bad” kinds. Understanding which is which, and whether your cholesterol numbers are something you need to start paying attention to — even if you haven’t been diagnosed as having high cholesterol — are important matters to consider…
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During pumpkin spice season, it’s the spice element that tends to take top billing, getting mixed into our lattes and oatmeals the minute September rolls around up until Thanksgiving when pumpkin pie season gets its proper due. But while the flavor of pumpkin spice tends to be all the rage throughout those early fall months,…
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Soup tends to take a backseat during the summer months when many of us prefer to eat fresher, and frankly, cooler meals. Now that a slight chill has started to grace the air, along with pumpkin spice everything, soup is ready to have its moment again. Thankfully, popular grocery stores like Trader Joe’s have many…
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