Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
The word is out: Fat — or at least “good fat” — is not something you should banish from your diet. Monounsaturated fat, a staple in the Mediterranean diet, is the “good fat” that may actually help you lose weight, whittle your middle, keep blood sugar levels in check, lower harmful LDL-cholesterol and much more.
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Ever experienced diet boredom? Well, herbs and spices are the easiest and healthiest ways to make your skinless, boneless chicken breast that much more exciting. "
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If you’re looking for some smoothie excitement, read on to see nine delicious – and nutritious – new combinations for a quick breakfast you can sip on the go.
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The more you eat, the less you’ll be hungry. It’s a logical assumption, but research shows some foods are far better than others at beating the belly growls.
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Protein is an important part of a healthy diet. But is it possible to eat too much protein? Find out the 4 signs that you may need to cut back.
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Rich in carbs and fat, classic comfort food is both delicious and satisfying. While these foods can provide comfort when we're in a bad or sad mood, they can also contribute to packing on the pounds.
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For people trying to get (and stay!) in shape, staying away from high-calorie dessert can be a battle. Not anymore: This collection of rich desserts will satisfy your sweet tooth without sabotaging your waistline. These desserts are deceptively high in protein and/or fiber, and some are even gluten-free.
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Kelly Clarkson recently lost 40 pounds without even meaning to, with the help of Dr. Steven R. Gundry's "The Planet Paradox." Here is everything you need to know about it.
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Tracking every bit of food that goes into your body can be kind of a drag. Luckily, if you're a "lazy clean eater, " you CAN cut corners and still eat healthy.
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The humble dandelion is much more than a weed that invades your backyard every spring. Drinking tea from its roots and leaves has some major health benefits.
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Lack of time during the week may be the biggest hurdle to eating well-balanced meals. But with a little planning and prep work on the weekend, you can have delicious, healthful and wholesome meals ready to go when life gets crazy.
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We’ve put together this list of 15 delicious, refreshing and sweet alternatives for you to enjoy all summer long (and all year round!).
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We've all had days when you just don't have time to pack lunch -- all you want to do is hit the drive-through, which isn't always the best place to eat healthy. Fortunately, many fast-food and quick-serve restaurants have expanded their menus to include healthier options.
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The pillars of good health: diet, exercise, and strawberry daiquiris. OK, maybe not. But it’s not as far off as you’d think.
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This baked beet chip recipe, featuring sea salt and apple cider vinegar, is addictive. Each serving of this colorful, healthy snack is just 100 calories.
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The Lean Cuisine line of frozen foods was created in 1981 as a healthier alternative to Stouffer's frozen meals. Today Lean Cuisine is sold in the United States, Canada and Australia by Nestlé.
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Going vegan is one of the fastest growing food trends and these breakfasts not only satisfy but pack a powerful punch by pulling in at least 15 grams of protein each.
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To apply vitamin E oil directly to the skin, break the capsules and mix the oil into other ingredients to form a mask that can be dabbed on the face to improve hydration and decrease the appearance of scars.
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Do you read nutrition labels? If so, what do you look for? Some of us concentrate on fat grams, calories, carbs, protein, sugar and sodium and while this information is definitely impactful for controlling our health and weight, there are additional items we may want to be watching out for in our foods.
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As you head out for your next adventure, chances are you’re going to have to make a pit stop. But one look around any interstate exchange and it's clear that a road trip usually means passing through a wasteland of fast food and cheap eats.
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