Food and Nutrition
Plant Based
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
Make Your Own Delicious, Vegan Taco Meat With This Secret High-Protein Ingredient
June 14, 2020
Make Your Own Delicious, Vegan Taco Meat With This Secret High-Protein Ingredient
Most of the time, beans work as a simple swap out for meat in recipes.…
By Emily Laurence
This Healthy Cooking Tool Adds Flavor to Everything You Make—and Is a Mainstay of Well+Good Staffers' Kitchens
June 13, 2020
This Healthy Cooking Tool Adds Flavor to Everything You Make—and Is a Mainstay of Well+Good Staffers' Kitchens
Himalayan salt is no stranger to wellness lovers, or even the wellness curious. The pink…
By Emily Laurence
5 Quick Dinner Ideas Starring Asparagus, a Nutrition Expert's Favorite Spring Veggie
June 12, 2020
5 Quick Dinner Ideas Starring Asparagus, a Nutrition Expert's Favorite Spring Veggie
Every week, Well+Good's Prep School series shares your plan for a whole week's worth of…
By Emily Laurence
This Underrated Plant-Based Food Has Almost the Same Amount of Protein as a Steak
June 12, 2020
This Underrated Plant-Based Food Has Almost the Same Amount of Protein as a Steak
You have a lot of questions about lentils, right? Here's everything you need to know…
By Kells McPhillips
This fruit can help reduce your stress levels naturally—here are 5 ways to use it
June 12, 2020
This fruit can help reduce your stress levels naturally—here are 5 ways to use it
Wouldn't it be great if a magical food existed that could miraculously make you feel…
By Well+Good Editors
10 Healthy Bread Recipes to Keep Your Baking Going Past Quarantine
June 11, 2020
10 Healthy Bread Recipes to Keep Your Baking Going Past Quarantine
In the '90s, having a bread maker was definitely a Thing my mom and her…
By Emily Laurence
Up-Level Your Gardening Game With Sprouting, aka the Movement of Growing Your Own Food in Your Kitchen
June 11, 2020
Up-Level Your Gardening Game With Sprouting, aka the Movement of Growing Your Own Food in Your Kitchen
For a lot of people, the word "sprouts" begins and ends with a grocery store,…
By Emily Laurence
How to can food yourself and enjoy homemade jams, pickles, and preserves all year round
June 10, 2020
How to can food yourself and enjoy homemade jams, pickles, and preserves all year round
Pre-pandemic (remember the days?), spontaneous trips to the grocery store were taken for granted. Out…
By Emily Laurence
The healthy foods instructor Ally Love eats to power through all of her hardcore Peloton rides
June 08, 2020
The healthy foods instructor Ally Love eats to power through all of her hardcore Peloton rides
If you've ever taken a Peloton ride with instructor Ally Love, you know that her…
By Emily Laurence
5 ways eating more home-cooked meals can affect your gut health for the better
June 07, 2020
5 ways eating more home-cooked meals can affect your gut health for the better
When you've spent three months eating all your meals at home (and cooking the vast…
By Emily Laurence
4 paprika benefits that will make you want to work the peppery spice into all your savory dishes
June 05, 2020
4 paprika benefits that will make you want to work the peppery spice into all your savory dishes
You know that feeling of finding $5 in your jean pocket that you totally forgot…
By Emily Laurence
Looking for a healthy bev that's good for your heart? Sip on bay leaf tea
June 04, 2020
Looking for a healthy bev that's good for your heart? Sip on bay leaf tea
Chamomile, black, and green are the starter pack of teas: easy to find, chock full…
By Emily Laurence
Mix and match these 5 prep-ahead snacks for endless RD-approved grazing
June 04, 2020
Mix and match these 5 prep-ahead snacks for endless RD-approved grazing
It's just a fact: Snack options have leveled up in the past few years. Not…
By Kells McPhillips
A Nutritional Psychiatrist Shares the Healthy ‘Depression Meals’ That Will Help You Stay Fueled When You’re Having a Hard Time
June 03, 2020
A Nutritional Psychiatrist Shares the Healthy ‘Depression Meals’ That Will Help You Stay Fueled When You’re Having a Hard Time
Food has perhaps always been used as a way to help people feel better. In…
By Emily Laurence
Why Tonic Water Benefits Aren’t All They’re Cracked Up To Be, According to an RD
June 02, 2020
Why Tonic Water Benefits Aren’t All They’re Cracked Up To Be, According to an RD
Tonic has long been a happy hour staple, there to dilute vodka, gin, and other…
By Emily Laurence
5 delicious plant-based foods that are secretly complete proteins
June 02, 2020
5 delicious plant-based foods that are secretly complete proteins
Probably the most obnoxious question any vegetarian or vegan gets: "Are you getting enough protein?"…
By Isadora Baum
The healthy pantry foods a functional medicine doctor always keeps on hand
May 30, 2020
The healthy pantry foods a functional medicine doctor always keeps on hand
The same way it would be hard to resist peeking inside a dermatologist's medicine cabinet…
By Emily Laurence
This trick for keeping my half avocado from going brown blew my mind
May 29, 2020
This trick for keeping my half avocado from going brown blew my mind
Avocados are notoriously one of the most fickle foods in the produce section—scratch that, in…
By Emily Laurence
I'm an registered dietitian and these are the most common myths I hear about carbs
May 28, 2020
I'm an registered dietitian and these are the most common myths I hear about carbs
Even though they hang out in the produce section together, people tend to be a…
By Emily Laurence
The easy, high-fiber breakfast a dietitian eats every morning during quarantine
May 28, 2020
The easy, high-fiber breakfast a dietitian eats every morning during quarantine
 Looking for an easy, healthy quarantine breakfast? This top dietitian has got your back.…
By Allie Flinn
This company created a natural coating that keeps your produce ripe twice as long
May 27, 2020
This company created a natural coating that keeps your produce ripe twice as long
Really there's only one downside to having a fridge full of fresh fruit and veggies—how…
By Tehrene Firman
Riced broccoli instantly ups the fiber in your meals—here's how to make and use it
May 27, 2020
Riced broccoli instantly ups the fiber in your meals—here's how to make and use it
While all macronutrients are important, many healthy eating experts see fiber as the crown jewel…
By Emily Laurence
Food regulations are being temporarily relaxed due to COVID-19—here’s what to know if you have allergies or sensitivities
May 27, 2020
Food regulations are being temporarily relaxed due to COVID-19—here’s what to know if you have allergies or sensitivities
If you have a food sensitivity or allergy, label reading isn't just recommended reading, it's…
By Emily Laurence
Plant-based queso is about to be your new favorite dip
May 26, 2020
Plant-based queso is about to be your new favorite dip
Amongst other things, the plant-based eating trend has proven that it is possible to enjoy…
By Emily Laurence
The one ingredient even healthy eaters forget to add to their smoothies, according to an RD
May 25, 2020
The one ingredient even healthy eaters forget to add to their smoothies, according to an RD
Experimenting with smoothie-making is a right of passage for the wellness curious. Some people get…
By Emily Laurence
I’ve Tried All the Hacks to Ripen an Avocado, and *This* Is the Only One That Really Works
May 24, 2020
I’ve Tried All the Hacks to Ripen an Avocado, and *This* Is the Only One That Really Works
Few things are worse than heading to the grocery store with very intention of making…
By Maki Yazawa
These delicious new healthy Trader Joe's products will level up all of your cookouts this summer
May 23, 2020
These delicious new healthy Trader Joe's products will level up all of your cookouts this summer
Normally, Fourth of July is the biggest summer holiday,  marked with fireworks, grilling veggie burgers,…
By Emily Laurence
The best healthy condiments to buy for all of your summer grilling needs, according to a dietitian
May 21, 2020
The best healthy condiments to buy for all of your summer grilling needs, according to a dietitian
Store-bought condiments aren't typically talked about in a positive light in the wellness world. Warnings…
By Emily Laurence
8 delicious, healthy recipes with garlic that go way beyond pasta sauce and garlic bread
May 19, 2020
8 delicious, healthy recipes with garlic that go way beyond pasta sauce and garlic bread
Garlic is as strong in health benefits as it is in taste—and considering that even…
By Emily Laurence
A dietitian shares the 3-step formula for building the perfect healthy snack
May 19, 2020
A dietitian shares the 3-step formula for building the perfect healthy snack
 Looking to make your next snack a bit healthier? Here's the fail-proof formula to…
By Emily Laurence
What to do with pickle juice, the sneaky probiotic food hiding in your fridge
May 18, 2020
What to do with pickle juice, the sneaky probiotic food hiding in your fridge
Getting every last little ounce of use out of the healthy foods in your pantry…
By Emily Laurence
7 delicious ways you can use frozen fruit to give your plate a boost of fiber and flavor
May 17, 2020
7 delicious ways you can use frozen fruit to give your plate a boost of fiber and flavor
Fresh fruit is a nutritional all-star (when consumed in moderation): It's packed with vitamins and…
By Jessica Estrada
6 benefits of sunflower seeds, aka the overlooked nutritional powerhouse of the pantry
May 16, 2020
6 benefits of sunflower seeds, aka the overlooked nutritional powerhouse of the pantry
The wellness world seems to constantly be on a quest for the next "new" healthy…
By Emily Laurence
You only need 2 ingredients to make your own delicious oat milk at home
May 14, 2020
You only need 2 ingredients to make your own delicious oat milk at home
Grocery shopping right now is reminiscent of an episode of Supermarket Sweep circa 1994; it's…
By Emily Laurence
The 7 best baking tools professional chefs use in their kitchens at home
May 14, 2020
The 7 best baking tools professional chefs use in their kitchens at home
If your life is now nothing but banana bread and focaccia gardens, you're not alone.…
By Kara Jillian Brown
3 ways to upgrade your homemade lunches if you miss eating out
May 14, 2020
3 ways to upgrade your homemade lunches if you miss eating out
It's a longstanding mystery and an absolute truth: Food prepared by someone who is not…
By Well+Good Editors
Healthy bakers love using coconut sugar as an alternative sweetener, but is it healthy?
May 13, 2020
Healthy bakers love using coconut sugar as an alternative sweetener, but is it healthy?
There's been a lot of conflicting nutrition advice in the last decade. For a long…
By Emily Laurence
The best frozen fruits RDs always have in the freezer
May 12, 2020
The best frozen fruits RDs always have in the freezer
I'm not a person who craves fruit year-round, but once May hits and the weather…
By Emily Laurence
What an RD wants you to know before trying the candida diet for better gut health
May 12, 2020
What an RD wants you to know before trying the candida diet for better gut health
 Wondering about the health benefits of the candida diet? A dietitian breaks it down…
By Kells McPhillips
A beginner's guide to cooking plant-based meat
May 11, 2020
A beginner's guide to cooking plant-based meat
Plant-based meat products used to be the black sheep of the frozen food aisle; vegan…
By Emily Laurence
Olympic cyclist Dotsie Bausch shares the delicious, plant-based meals she eats *all* the time
May 11, 2020
Olympic cyclist Dotsie Bausch shares the delicious, plant-based meals she eats *all* the time
Eating plant-based may be mainstream now, but former Olympic cyclist Dotsie Bausch has been following…
By Emily Laurence
In case you're bulk-buying meat right now, here's how long it truly lasts in the fridge
May 10, 2020
In case you're bulk-buying meat right now, here's how long it truly lasts in the fridge
I'll take my chances when it comes to eating a bag of frozen veggies that…
By Emily Laurence
The 3 reasons why your digestion goes to crap throughout the day—and how to fix it
May 09, 2020
The 3 reasons why your digestion goes to crap throughout the day—and how to fix it
I'm at my best in the morning. The existential grumpiness hasn't set in yet, I…
By Kells McPhillips
Restaurants across the country are starting to reopen, but eating out will never be the same
May 08, 2020
Restaurants across the country are starting to reopen, but eating out will never be the same
For the first time in history, no one has eaten out in months. There have…
By Emily Laurence
Real talk: Is there any real difference between a portion size vs serving size?
May 07, 2020
Real talk: Is there any real difference between a portion size vs serving size?
In the '90s, low-cal everything may have been the norm, but now healthy food habits…
By Emily Laurence
The easy, Cuban-inspired picadillo recipe a brain health expert loves
May 06, 2020
The easy, Cuban-inspired picadillo recipe a brain health expert loves
After his mom was diagnosed with early dementia, journalist and filmmaker Max Lugavere became committed…
By Emily Laurence
Dietitians explain how to store produce so it stays fresh longer
May 06, 2020
Dietitians explain how to store produce so it stays fresh longer
Generally speaking, you know what to expect when you buy produce. In one week, those…
By Kara Jillian Brown
5 healthy ground chicken recipes to try if you've never cooked with it before
May 05, 2020
5 healthy ground chicken recipes to try if you've never cooked with it before
Chicken is the most popular source of protein in the States, which means that, along…
By Emily Laurence
The $2 seasoning blend an MD uses to give his meals anti-inflammatory powers
May 05, 2020
The $2 seasoning blend an MD uses to give his meals anti-inflammatory powers
If you want to add flavor to your food and reap some health benefits at…
By Tehrene Firman
7 high-fiber pantry foods a registered dietitian recommends stocking up on
May 04, 2020
7 high-fiber pantry foods a registered dietitian recommends stocking up on
Anyone else's pantry getting a ton of action since the pandemic, or is it just…
By Emily Laurence
10 low-sugar margaritas to make at home because we all deserve a cocktail right now
May 02, 2020
10 low-sugar margaritas to make at home because we all deserve a cocktail right now
Margaritas and May go together like avocado and toast; it's a classic pairing virtually everyone…
By Emily Laurence
The health benefits of mineral water that make it worth sipping
May 01, 2020
The health benefits of mineral water that make it worth sipping
You've probably been sipping on mineral water without even realizing it. Unlike tap water, it…
By Tehrene Firman
This Is the Best Way To Prepare Coffee for Your Heart Health
May 01, 2020
This Is the Best Way To Prepare Coffee for Your Heart Health
There are so many different ways to enjoy coffee from whipped emulsions to fancy pour-overs.…
By Tehrene Firman
Yes, 'tea headaches' exist—these are the herbs that are to blame
April 30, 2020
Yes, 'tea headaches' exist—these are the herbs that are to blame
A cup of tea is often thought of as the remedy to virtually anything that…
By Emily Laurence
A chef 'accidentally' made avocado milk and now everyone can buy it
April 30, 2020
A chef 'accidentally' made avocado milk and now everyone can buy it
As a healthy food writer whose job it is to keep track of all the…
By Emily Laurence
How to make canned vegetables taste good, according to professional chefs
April 30, 2020
How to make canned vegetables taste good, according to professional chefs
Canned vegetables get a really bad rap. They can be bland, salty, and mushy—but only…
By Kara Jillian Brown
A Top Dietitian Breaks Down What It Truly Means To Eat a Healthy, Plant-Based Diet
April 29, 2020
A Top Dietitian Breaks Down What It Truly Means To Eat a Healthy, Plant-Based Diet
It seems like only yesterday that the wellness world was obsessed with all-things keto, but…
By Emily Laurence
Sick of banana bread? Use pantry staples to make this delicious gluten-free muffins recipe
April 29, 2020
Sick of banana bread? Use pantry staples to make this delicious gluten-free muffins recipe
Do a shot of apple cider vinegar if you've made banana bread at any point…
By Emily Laurence
How To Bring Your Sad, Freezer Burned Food Back to Life
April 29, 2020
How To Bring Your Sad, Freezer Burned Food Back to Life
Like most people, I'm delaying each trip to the grocery store as much as possible…
By Emily Laurence
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