By now, you’ve most likely heard of the multiple health benefits associated with the Mediterranean Diet, which is said to help reduce inflammation, improve your cognitive function, and help you have a healthier heart. And while the diet consists of many different types of foods, two of the most popular ingredients people indulge in while … Read more
As soon as you take one bite of your favorite food or one sip of your favorite drink, your body starts working to convert these substances into energy it can use. The chemical processes enabling this conversion of food into energy are all thanks to your metabolism. This topic is almost always discussed alongside weight loss … Read more
Eating right shouldn’t be hard or complicated. But it does take some know-how, motivation, and stealthy ways to eat better without even thinking about it. As a registered dietitian nutritionist, I’ve compiled some of the most impactful tips to eat healthy every day. First off, don’t feel bad if you’re feeling confused about how to … Read more
Who knew ordering breakfast could be so problematic? While stopping by one of your favorite fast-food haunts for a morning meal might be convenient and inexpensive, chances are it’s not great for your overall health. As it turns out, cheeseburgers and French fries aren’t the only fast-food landmines you need to look out for. In … Read more
The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. While stocking up on toothpaste, deodorant, and affordable underwear, you may as well push your cart a few aisles over … Read more
With less than a week until Lent season begins, many fast-food chains have brought back their fan-favorite fish sandwiches and some new ones are joining the seafood game for the very first time! While enjoying some refreshing seafood can be nutritionally valuable, that’s not going to be the case for every sandwich available right now. … Read more
We’ve known about the health risks of lead and other toxic metals for decades, but the progress to eliminate them from our food supply is still catching up. Just last month, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) released new draft guidelines for acceptable lead levels in baby food. The move comes nearly two years after a … Read more
Hypertension, also called high blood pressure, can quietly cause extensive damage to your body for quite some time before signs of the condition appear, which is one reason why it’s a major health concern. If left untreated, hypertension can affect vital organs like your kidneys, heart and brain. It’s also deadly and known as a … Read more
While almost everyone knows that high blood pressure can lead to a heart attack and stroke—not everyone knows exactly how. That may be one reason half of adults in the United States have hypertension and only one in four of the have it under control, according to the CDC. But how do you lower your … Read more
Ever feel a twinge in your back and think you have cancer? Most of the time, you’re likely just feeling a muscle ache from a bad mattress or the result of overdoing it on the tennis court. But other times, vague or generalized symptoms may be the first signs of a serious illness or condition … Read more