Clean Eating: Tips & Recipes to Improve your Nutrition

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Why You Should Eat More Fermented Foods, Plus 9 to Try

By Michael Martin; May 17, 2023

Experts have a gut feeling: You should probably start eating more fermented foods. Fermentation involves exposing food to yeast or microorganisms that break down components...

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19 Sugar-Free Drinks to Order at Starbucks

By Elizabeth Millard; May 1, 2023

When you need an early-morning caffeine fix or an afternoon pick-me-up, Starbucks might be your go-to spot for a cup of coffee or yummy espresso...

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7 Tips for Setting Up a Healthy Thanksgiving Buffet

By Brittany Risher Englert; November 16, 2022

Rather than serving a formal Thanksgiving dinner this year, you may want to consider setting up a Thanksgiving buffet instead. Having everything set out buffet-style...

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The 8 Best Frozen Veggies to Buy

By Cemile Kavountzis; March 7, 2023

If you usually rely on frozen and canned foods, you might be wondering which are the best frozen veggies (and are they really as good as...

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15 of the Healthiest Frozen Foods from Trader Joe’s

By Paige Smith; October 27, 2022

Cooking meals that are healthy and delicious can be time-consuming, especially if you’re trying to make everything from scratch. And let’s not even talk about how frustrating...

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What to Order at Chipotle: 7 Tips for Finding the Healthiest Options

By Nicole McDermott; October 26, 2022

With fresh, responsibly-sourced ingredients, Chipotle makes it easy to eat healthy on the go. But the yummy chips, toppings, and tortillas also make it easy to turn your...

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PB&J Sandwiches Can Be Healthy If You Follow These 3 Tips

By Gia Mora; October 20, 2022

Nothing says comfort food like a good ‘ol peanut butter and jelly sandwich. But is this lunchbox favorite healthy for you? You bet it is!...

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The Important Difference Between Natural Sugar and Added Sugar

By Cemile Kavountzis; February 21, 2023

By now you’ve probably heard that eating less sugar can be beneficial for your health. But fun fact: There are different kinds of sugars out...

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10 of the Healthiest Microwavable Meals

By Chelsea Frank; March 2, 2023

If we could have our way, we’d meal prep every Sunday, make three-course gourmet dinners every night, and never eat take out. But with our hectic schedules...

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How Much Sugar Is In Wine, and What’s the Best Low-Sugar Option?

By Chelsea Frank; March 9, 2023

If you’re trying to cut back on added sugar, you’ve probably already nixed candy bars and sugary cocktails from your meal plan. But what about wine? Because —...

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Here’s an Important Question: Does Coffee Have Carbs?

By Kate Bayless; March 17, 2023

Java. Joe. Cuppa. Jitter juice. Whatever you call it, there’s a good chance you may be one of the 66 percent of Americans who drink coffee....

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Puffed Water Lily Seeds: Get to Know This Trendy “Super Snack”

By Meagan Morris; May 16, 2023

We love those bright orange, cheese-powder-coated puffed-corn snacks as much as the next person, but let’s face it — they’re not exactly the healthiest choice...

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The Healthiest Foods to Order at an Italian Restaurant

By Meagan Morris; March 6, 2023

Italian restaurants have a welcoming atmosphere and a menu full of comfort foods — what’s not to love? But the food at Italian restaurants is...

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6 Edible Seeds That Are Bursting With Nutrients

By Cemile Kavountzis; May 23, 2023

If you’ve ever sat in the bleachers watching a baseball game crunching on sunflower seeds — most MLB dugouts have bucketfuls of them — you...

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6 No-Added Sugar Drinks That Are Perfect If You’re Sick of Water

By Cemile Kavountzis; October 5, 2022

When you’re parched, chugging water is the perfect thirst-quencher. It has no calories, and it hydrates you. The only problem? Plain old water can be...

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The 13 Best Trader Joe’s Salads to Try in 2023

By Chelsea Frank; February 15, 2023

As the weather warms, we’re trading soups and stews for light, fresh, and crunchy salads. While making your own salads is often preferred, sometimes we...

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12 Healthy Eating Memes We Can All Relate To

By Kara Wahlgren; August 15, 2022

No matter how motivated you are when you kickstart a healthy eating plan, there’s always a learning curve involved. And while you know there are...

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How Many Calories Are in a Hard Boiled Egg?

By Michael Martin; August 10, 2022

Nutritionists used to warn against eating eggs for health. Today, the opposite is true. Eggs are a good source of protein, with under 100 calories. One...