Food and Nutrition
Plant Based
9 Low-Sugar, Healthy Cobbler Recipes That Work for Breakfast *or* Dessert
August 02, 2020
9 Low-Sugar, Healthy Cobbler Recipes That Work for Breakfast *or* Dessert
When senior food and health editor Jessie Van Amburg posted in Well+Good's Cook With Us…
By Emily Laurence
How To Counteract Caffeine When You've Had One Coffee Too Many
August 02, 2020
How To Counteract Caffeine When You've Had One Coffee Too Many
Caffeine is basically the Jekyll and Hyde of beverages. At first, those cups of coffee…
By Tehrene Firman
Orders for This Avocado Dish Are Up 244 Percent—and It's Dietitian-Approved
August 01, 2020
Orders for This Avocado Dish Are Up 244 Percent—and It's Dietitian-Approved
In the wellness world, avocado is queen bee—and our love of the healthy fruit hasn't…
By Emily Laurence
5 Celery Seed Benefits That Make It a Truly Underrated Spice
July 30, 2020
5 Celery Seed Benefits That Make It a Truly Underrated Spice
Like cauliflower and kale, celery is a vegetable that definitely has a good PR agent.…
By Isadora Baum
Grocery Store Shortages Make Life During the Pandemic Even Harder for People With Food Allergies and Intolerances
July 30, 2020
Grocery Store Shortages Make Life During the Pandemic Even Harder for People With Food Allergies and Intolerances
When I was first diagnosed with celiac disease over 10 years ago, the options I…
By Sarah Fielding
7 Healthy Iced Tea Recipes That Lower Inflammation While Quenching Your Thirst
July 29, 2020
7 Healthy Iced Tea Recipes That Lower Inflammation While Quenching Your Thirst
I live in the South, where sweet tea is the de facto beverage of choice…
By Emily Laurence
Healthy Cooking Can Come With Many Unfair Barriers for People With Disabilities
July 29, 2020
Healthy Cooking Can Come With Many Unfair Barriers for People With Disabilities
Food is so much more than what people put on their plates; it's a shared…
By Elly Belle
5 Best High-Protein Vegan Egg Substitutes You Can Buy
July 28, 2020
5 Best High-Protein Vegan Egg Substitutes You Can Buy
You've got a lot of options when it comes to vegan meats and dairy products…
By Tehrene Firman
8 Fascinating Courses About the Human Body You Can Take Online From Top Universities
July 28, 2020
8 Fascinating Courses About the Human Body You Can Take Online From Top Universities
You might think you know the ins and outs of how your body works from…
By Tehrene Firman
A Registered Dietitian Sets the Record Straight on Whether Iced Coffee Is *Actually* Hydrating
July 28, 2020
A Registered Dietitian Sets the Record Straight on Whether Iced Coffee Is *Actually* Hydrating
For the majority of the country, it's sweltering hot right now; the type of hot…
By Emily Laurence
A Complete Beginner's Guide to the Vegan Diet
July 28, 2020
A Complete Beginner's Guide to the Vegan Diet
Fact: There's a lot of healthy eating styles out there. It seems like every few…
By Emily Laurence
'It's Impossible To Get Enough Protein'—And 3 More Myths About Veganism Busted by Dietitians
July 27, 2020
'It's Impossible To Get Enough Protein'—And 3 More Myths About Veganism Busted by Dietitians
Registered dietitians get asked about the vegan diet on a daily basis. Often the very…
By Emily Laurence
Summer Is Peak Blackberry Season—Here Are 7 Blackberry Benefits You Might Not Know
July 27, 2020
Summer Is Peak Blackberry Season—Here Are 7 Blackberry Benefits You Might Not Know
Berries are the sparkling gems in the treasure chest that is the produce section. Bright…
By Emily Laurence
Barley Milk Might Just Be the Most Eco-Friendly Alt-Milk on the Market
July 26, 2020
Barley Milk Might Just Be the Most Eco-Friendly Alt-Milk on the Market
Until now, there's only been one beverage that barley has been used for: beer. Other…
By Emily Laurence
This Easy Instant Pot Chicken Dish Can Create a Week's Worth of Healthy Dinners
July 24, 2020
This Easy Instant Pot Chicken Dish Can Create a Week's Worth of Healthy Dinners
Summer days are meant to be spent with your feet dipped in a pool with…
By Emily Laurence
4 Food Industry Experts Share Their Hopes for Healthy Eating in 2021
July 23, 2020
4 Food Industry Experts Share Their Hopes for Healthy Eating in 2021
This year has been eye-opening on multiple fronts. During the latest Well+Good TALK, The Future…
By Tehrene Firman
The Totally Meaningless Food Label You Don't Want To Fall For
July 23, 2020
The Totally Meaningless Food Label You Don't Want To Fall For
Food-labeling in the United States has a long history of being convoluted and misleading. Even…
By Kells McPhillips
Mind Blown: Sweet Potatoes are a Source of Electrolytes, and You Can Get Them in This Drink
July 23, 2020
Mind Blown: Sweet Potatoes are a Source of Electrolytes, and You Can Get Them in This Drink
What's orange on the inside, grows in a garden, and deserves to be eaten at…
By Well+Good Editors
The Complete Guide to Blue Zones and What Makes Each Region a Longevity Hot Spot
July 22, 2020
The Complete Guide to Blue Zones and What Makes Each Region a Longevity Hot Spot
Imagine living to be over 100 with literally no health problems. You're still able to…
By Emily Laurence
7 Gut-Healthy Zucchini Bread Recipes for When You're Completely Over Banana Bread
July 21, 2020
7 Gut-Healthy Zucchini Bread Recipes for When You're Completely Over Banana Bread
At this point in the pandemic, banana bread has very likely lost it's, ahem, appeal.…
By Emily Laurence
8 Foods and Drinks That Are Secretly Dehydrating You—and What To Eat Instead
July 21, 2020
8 Foods and Drinks That Are Secretly Dehydrating You—and What To Eat Instead
We all know that watermelon is hydrating, but what about the foods that are secretly…
By Emily Laurence
These 5 Carrot Juice Benefits Show Why It's Long Been a Healthy Staple
July 20, 2020
These 5 Carrot Juice Benefits Show Why It's Long Been a Healthy Staple
The wellness world has evolved immensely the past few decades. (Biggest understatement ever, right?) It…
By Emily Laurence
'I'm a Nutritional Psychiatrist, and This Is What I *Always* Have on My Grocery List for Mental Health'
July 19, 2020
'I'm a Nutritional Psychiatrist, and This Is What I *Always* Have on My Grocery List for Mental Health'
What you put in your body directly impacts your mental health. Past studies have shown…
By Tehrene Firman
A Registered Dietitian Weighs In On the Canola Oil vs. Olive Oil Debate
July 18, 2020
A Registered Dietitian Weighs In On the Canola Oil vs. Olive Oil Debate
In the wellness world, olive oil is often regarded of as liquid gold and a…
By Emily Laurence
Make This Easy Enchilada Quinoa Recipe Now To Have 5 No-Cook Dinners This Week
July 17, 2020
Make This Easy Enchilada Quinoa Recipe Now To Have 5 No-Cook Dinners This Week
It's a meal prep myth that the containers stacked in your fridge need to consist…
By Emily Laurence
6 Kelp Benefits That Prove Seaweed Is Seriously Underrated in the Western Diet
July 16, 2020
6 Kelp Benefits That Prove Seaweed Is Seriously Underrated in the Western Diet
"Eat more vegetables" is healthy eating 101; you don't have to know all that much…
By Emily Laurence
Well+Good TALKS: The Future of Healthy Eating in 2020 and Beyond
July 16, 2020
Well+Good TALKS: The Future of Healthy Eating in 2020 and Beyond
Eating “healthy” looks a lot different than it did just six months ago, as the…
By Well+Good Editors
The Delicious Vegan Foods Lizzo Eats To Feel Good as Hell
July 15, 2020
The Delicious Vegan Foods Lizzo Eats To Feel Good as Hell
As if serving up inspiration and epic music wasn't enough (anyone else wish they took…
By Emily Laurence
5 Maitake Mushroom Benefits, the Adaptogenic 'Shroom That's Good for Immunity
July 15, 2020
5 Maitake Mushroom Benefits, the Adaptogenic 'Shroom That's Good for Immunity
If you know a little about wellness, you already know that cremini and portobello mushrooms…
By Emily Laurence
Over 50? These 5 Fitness and Wellness Apps Are Made for You
July 14, 2020
Over 50? These 5 Fitness and Wellness Apps Are Made for You
Most wellness apps are geared toward younger audiences. As you get older, your dietary and…
By Tehrene Firman
5 Miso Health Benefits for Gut Health, Energy, and More
July 14, 2020
5 Miso Health Benefits for Gut Health, Energy, and More
When you hear the word miso, soup might be the first word that comes to…
By Emily Laurence
This Waste-Free Hack Will Keep Your Cut Avocados Ripe Longer (Promise!)
July 13, 2020
This Waste-Free Hack Will Keep Your Cut Avocados Ripe Longer (Promise!)
I have never felt older and more out of touch than when TikTok became a…
By Allie Flinn
More Research Suggests a Plant-Based Diet Is Best for Healthy Aging—But the Blue Zones Have Known That For Years
July 13, 2020
More Research Suggests a Plant-Based Diet Is Best for Healthy Aging—But the Blue Zones Have Known That For Years
File under yet another reason to eat more plants: A new editorial published online in…
By Emily Laurence
Artichoke Tea Is a Thing, And It Offers These 6 Healthy Benefits
July 10, 2020
Artichoke Tea Is a Thing, And It Offers These 6 Healthy Benefits
Some people are true herbal tea devotees who can rattle off the good-for-you benefits of…
By Mary Grace Garis
Plant-Based Crab Cakes and Fish Burgers Are Coming Soon to a Freezer Section Near You
July 09, 2020
Plant-Based Crab Cakes and Fish Burgers Are Coming Soon to a Freezer Section Near You
In December of 2019, which was amazingly both eight months ago and eight years ago…
By Allie Flinn
5 Healthy Fast Food Picks That Are Good for Your Heart
July 08, 2020
5 Healthy Fast Food Picks That Are Good for Your Heart
Most people would be pretty surprised to hear their doctor recommend they hit up a…
By Emily Laurence
'Here's What I'm Buying From a Black-Owned Brand All Year Long'
July 07, 2020
'Here's What I'm Buying From a Black-Owned Brand All Year Long'
One of the best ways to support the Black community is with your money. During…
By Kara Jillian Brown
This Plant-Based Food Is Surprisingly High in Vitamin D—Here Are 5 Ways To Use It
July 07, 2020
This Plant-Based Food Is Surprisingly High in Vitamin D—Here Are 5 Ways To Use It
When I think about foods that are high in vitamin D, "Got milk?" is the…
By Kells McPhillips
How the Rise in Plant-Based Eating Is Transforming the Fast Food Landscape
July 06, 2020
How the Rise in Plant-Based Eating Is Transforming the Fast Food Landscape
Meat has long been the main event at most fast food restaurants. It's served in…
By Emily Laurence
The Gut-Healthy Smoothie Bowl a G.I. Doc Recommends for an Easy Summer Breakfast
July 06, 2020
The Gut-Healthy Smoothie Bowl a G.I. Doc Recommends for an Easy Summer Breakfast
On the surface, making a smoothie bowl sounds ridiculously easy. I mean, how hard is…
By Emily Laurence
The Plant-Based Foods That Stunt Actress Caitlin Dechelle Eats Every Day To Keep Her Body Ready for Anything
July 06, 2020
The Plant-Based Foods That Stunt Actress Caitlin Dechelle Eats Every Day To Keep Her Body Ready for Anything
As a stunt woman, Caitlin Dechelle has to be ready to put her body through,…
By Emily Laurence
The 8 Best Herbs and Spices for Brain Health, According to Experts
July 05, 2020
The 8 Best Herbs and Spices for Brain Health, According to Experts
Of all the things to worry about in the world right now, you'd be forgiven…
By Erin Bunch
10 Healthy Avocado Recipes That Go Way Beyond Toast Or Guac
July 04, 2020
10 Healthy Avocado Recipes That Go Way Beyond Toast Or Guac
You've scoured the produce section and found the perfect avocados. You've waited patiently for them…
By Emily Laurence
How a Dietitian Uses Instant Pot Salsa Chicken To Make a Whole Week of No-Heat Dinners
July 03, 2020
How a Dietitian Uses Instant Pot Salsa Chicken To Make a Whole Week of No-Heat Dinners
Well+Good's Prep School series was created to help take the work out of meal prep.…
By Emily Laurence
Why the Best Healthy Eating Plan For You Now May Not be the Best One For Life
July 02, 2020
Why the Best Healthy Eating Plan For You Now May Not be the Best One For Life
The journey to find the best healthy eating plan for you can be exactly that—a…
By Emily Laurence
6 Healthy Spice Rubs to Level-Up Your Grilling Game This Summer—No Sugar Necessary
July 02, 2020
6 Healthy Spice Rubs to Level-Up Your Grilling Game This Summer—No Sugar Necessary
It's officially too-hot-to-cook season. Even looking at the oven makes me want to nudge my…
By Emily Laurence
Good Nutrition for all Is Impossible When Most Dietitians Are White
July 01, 2020
Good Nutrition for all Is Impossible When Most Dietitians Are White
Nutrition isn't just a health issue; it is a social justice issue, compounded by systemic…
By Seraphina Seow
How To DIY Healthier Versions of Classic Starbucks Summer Coffee Drinks
July 01, 2020
How To DIY Healthier Versions of Classic Starbucks Summer Coffee Drinks
For me, the unofficial start of summer has long been the day I switch over…
By Emily Laurence
The Lumen Metabolism Tracker Is Like Having a Nutritionist in Your Pocket
July 01, 2020
The Lumen Metabolism Tracker Is Like Having a Nutritionist in Your Pocket
A lot of our habits have shifted in quarantine. Maybe you've become a jigsaw puzzle…
By Mary Grace Garis
How COVID-19 Has Transformed the Grocery Shopping Experience for the Foreseeable Future
June 30, 2020
How COVID-19 Has Transformed the Grocery Shopping Experience for the Foreseeable Future
Without a doubt, grocery shopping has looked a lot different over the past three-and-a-half months—and…
By Emily Laurence
These Are the 4 Most Important Foods To Stop Cognitive Decline As You Age
June 30, 2020
These Are the 4 Most Important Foods To Stop Cognitive Decline As You Age
The food-brain link is nothing new. Doctors have long believed that brain-based nutrition holds the…
By Kells McPhillips
7 Easy Ways To Give Your Guacamole a Big Boost of Protein
June 30, 2020
7 Easy Ways To Give Your Guacamole a Big Boost of Protein
Guacamole is loaded with healthy fats from all those precious mashed avocados. But it's lacking…
By Tehrene Firman
The Low-Sugar Food That Will Keep You Super Hydrated This Summer
June 29, 2020
The Low-Sugar Food That Will Keep You Super Hydrated This Summer
When it comes to hydrating foods, watermelon is probably the first one you think of.…
By Isadora Baum
Soda Is Finally Getting a Wellness Makeover Thanks to These Healthy Brands
June 29, 2020
Soda Is Finally Getting a Wellness Makeover Thanks to These Healthy Brands
For many Americans, cracking open a can of soda is about more than just being…
By Emily Laurence
Eating This High-Protein, High-Fiber Food Every Day Could Add 4 Years to Your Life
June 29, 2020
Eating This High-Protein, High-Fiber Food Every Day Could Add 4 Years to Your Life
They're great in your Chipotle burrito bowl, but are beans ever really the star of…
By Tehrene Firman
Here Are 8 Delicious Ways To Cook Tempeh, the High-Protein Plant Food That Deserves a Place in Your Kitchen
June 28, 2020
Here Are 8 Delicious Ways To Cook Tempeh, the High-Protein Plant Food That Deserves a Place in Your Kitchen
Most vegan, vegetarian, and plant-based eaters (and even anyone looking to cut back on their…
By Emily Laurence
If Cheese Puffs and an Avocado Had a Baby, It Would Be This New Healthy Snack
June 27, 2020
If Cheese Puffs and an Avocado Had a Baby, It Would Be This New Healthy Snack
With healthy puffed snacks taking over the pantry, it was only a matter of time…
By Emily Laurence
Make This Easy Corn Salsa Recipe Now To Enjoy 5 Easy Summer Dinners This Week
June 26, 2020
Make This Easy Corn Salsa Recipe Now To Enjoy 5 Easy Summer Dinners This Week
Every week, Well+Good's Prep School series gives a plan for a whole week's worth of…
By Emily Laurence
How Nutrition Can Be Used To Support Trauma Recovery
June 25, 2020
How Nutrition Can Be Used To Support Trauma Recovery
The connection between food and mental health is an increasingly important topic in the wellness…
By Emily Laurence
9 Recipes for Hearts of Palm, the Blue Zones-Approved Ingredient to Increase Longevity
June 23, 2020
9 Recipes for Hearts of Palm, the Blue Zones-Approved Ingredient to Increase Longevity
Typically, canned grocery hauls consist of plenty of chickpeas, beans, tomatoes, peas, and other must-haves.…
By Tehrene Firman
Why Experts Often Recommend This Eating Plan For Better Heart Health
June 23, 2020
Why Experts Often Recommend This Eating Plan For Better Heart Health
If the DASH diet brings to mind confusion with a touch of familiarity, same. It…
By Allie Flinn
I’m a Chef, and This Is How To Pick a Perfectly Ripe Avocado Depending on When You’ll Use It
June 22, 2020
I’m a Chef, and This Is How To Pick a Perfectly Ripe Avocado Depending on When You’ll Use It
I love avocados, but I have no problem admitting they can be almost as annoying…
By Allie Flinn
Thyme Tea Benefits Both the Mind *and* Body—Here Are 5 Reasons to Add It to Your Anti-Stress Toolbox
June 20, 2020
Thyme Tea Benefits Both the Mind *and* Body—Here Are 5 Reasons to Add It to Your Anti-Stress Toolbox
One of the best things about tea is that it's always there when you need…
By Jessica Estrada
This Cookbook Celebrates the Food and Culture of Refugees in America
June 20, 2020
This Cookbook Celebrates the Food and Culture of Refugees in America
It's an understatement to say that refugees are some of the most resilient people on…
By Emily Laurence
The 6 Best Coolers to Level Up Your Park Picnic and Beach Hangout
June 19, 2020
The 6 Best Coolers to Level Up Your Park Picnic and Beach Hangout
Summer 2020 is bound to be the summer of socially-distant picnics and long days at…
By Kara Jillian Brown
5 Burdock Root Benefits to Enjoy in a Steaming Cup of Digestive Tea
June 18, 2020
5 Burdock Root Benefits to Enjoy in a Steaming Cup of Digestive Tea
Found in Northern Asia and Europe, burdock root has become a staple in many cultures…
By Kells McPhillips
Pregnant and Lactating Women in the U.S. Will Have Official Dietary Guidelines For the First Time Ever
June 18, 2020
Pregnant and Lactating Women in the U.S. Will Have Official Dietary Guidelines For the First Time Ever
There's a lot of confusion about what it means to eat healthy. Casually poll a…
By Emily Laurence
Your "Avocado" Oil Is Probably Rancid—If It's Even Avocado Oil at All
June 18, 2020
Your "Avocado" Oil Is Probably Rancid—If It's Even Avocado Oil at All
Avocado oil has become a staple in healthy kitchens across the country. But, unfortunately, the…
By Tehrene Firman
Arizona Iced Tea Is Getting Into the Sparkling Water Game
June 17, 2020
Arizona Iced Tea Is Getting Into the Sparkling Water Game
In the '90s and early aughts, Arizona Iced Tea was more than a thirst quencher;…
By Emily Laurence
This High-Protein Alt-Flour Will Be Your New BFF for All Your Savory Baking Needs
June 17, 2020
This High-Protein Alt-Flour Will Be Your New BFF for All Your Savory Baking Needs
Gluten-free scones packed with protein, coming in hot. The baking aisle used to be home…
By Kells McPhillips
How To Make Avocado Garlic Butter, the Healthy, Creamy Condiment You Didn't Know You Needed
June 16, 2020
How To Make Avocado Garlic Butter, the Healthy, Creamy Condiment You Didn't Know You Needed
Avocados in their pure, just-scooped form are already a culinary gem. The fruit makes an…
By Emily Laurence
7 Healthy Plant Foods With Almost as Much Protein as Meat
June 15, 2020
7 Healthy Plant Foods With Almost as Much Protein as Meat
When most people think of protein, they think of meat. But several high-protein plant foods…
By Tehrene Firman
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