Gut health has been a major topic lately, and for many good reasons. But what does the term gut health really mean? And why should we care about it? Here are some basics to understand it better—and to make healthy choices for yourself. What is…
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Fruit tastes the best when it’s in season. As the weather warms up, it’s even more delicious to make fresh fruit a part of your meals and snacks. Here are three recipes to try this spring. Strawberry spinach salad Makes: 4 servings Prep: 5 minutes …
It seems like plant-based eating is the hottest thing in food options today. Fast-food chains all seem to have alternative “meats” on their menus. And grocery stores have upped their options. It makes sense. Studies have associated regular intake of red meat with health and…
College students have so much going on–new classes, new dorms and making new friends. Establishing time for self-care and healthy eating could feel impossible. Start the day off right with these delicious and easy-to-prepare recipes. You’ll get an “A” for effort, and your body will…
“What am I going to eat for lunch today?” This question has a unique ability to stop us in our tracks when asked by our kids. Either the next few minutes are pure chaos as you throw whatever you find in your fridge into your…
If you’ve gotten into college, dinner should be no challenge, right? But cooking for yourself, maybe for the first time, can be daunting. These simple-to-make recipes will have you cooking with confidence in no time flat. Plus, they’re healthy for both your mind and body….
Whether you’ve gone back to work or are at home with the baby, there is no doubt—24 hours go by a lot faster when there’s a little one to take care of! No matter how busy you are, though, it’s still important to figure out…
While all pregnant bodies are different, most people need around 450 calories more during the third trimester than when not pregnant.1 That’s the equivalent of eating an extra snack, such as an 8-ounce glass of skim milk, one-quarter cup each of walnuts and raisins, and…