Food and Nutrition
Plant Based
6 cauliflower benefits that prove the veggie deserves to be more than just a pizza crust
February 03, 2020
6 cauliflower benefits that prove the veggie deserves to be more than just a pizza crust
There is perhaps no one on Earth who has enjoyed more of a makeover than…
By Jessica Estrada
The books, documentaries, and podcasts recommended by 3 nutrition experts
February 03, 2020
The books, documentaries, and podcasts recommended by 3 nutrition experts
If you're always reading up on ways to get plant-based protein, or shop more sustainably,…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Smoothies aren't always healthy—here's how to ensure your next one is
February 03, 2020
Smoothies aren't always healthy—here's how to ensure your next one is
There are few foods out there with more of an enduring healthy reputation than smoothies.…
By Isadora Baum
Restrictive dieting doesn't work—here's how to take a more mindful approach to eating
February 02, 2020
Restrictive dieting doesn't work—here's how to take a more mindful approach to eating
There are a lot of bad health trends that we were excited to say goodbye…
By Emily Laurence
I’m an RD, and these are the 3 most common questions I get asked about gut health
February 02, 2020
I’m an RD, and these are the 3 most common questions I get asked about gut health
With the increasing amount of evidence linking your microbiome (the bacteria that call your body…
By Tehrene Firman
This is the super healthy, satiating, protein-packed snack every RD we know recommends
January 31, 2020
This is the super healthy, satiating, protein-packed snack every RD we know recommends
It's a truth universally known that eating enough protein is important for healthy, stable energy…
By Isadora Baum
Your ultimate guide to sugar substitutes and natural sweeteners
January 31, 2020
Your ultimate guide to sugar substitutes and natural sweeteners
Sugar, especially the white, refined kind we all grew up with, has never exactly been…
By Well+Good Editors
A registered dietitian shares the best healthy foods you can buy at Aldi—and they're all under $10
January 31, 2020
A registered dietitian shares the best healthy foods you can buy at Aldi—and they're all under $10
When it comes to keeping the fridge stocked with healthy foods, there are two obstacles…
By Emily Laurence
You’re building your salad wrong—here’s how to spice it up, according to an RD
January 30, 2020
You’re building your salad wrong—here’s how to spice it up, according to an RD
It's easy to think of salad as boring—something you only eat because you know you…
By Tehrene Firman
Why a dietitian wants more people to expand the way they think about the Mediterranean diet
January 30, 2020
Why a dietitian wants more people to expand the way they think about the Mediterranean diet
At this point, the Mediterranean diet has dominated so many headlines that even people with…
By Emily Laurence
10 affordable plant-based staples everyone should buy
January 29, 2020
10 affordable plant-based staples everyone should buy
Grocery shopping tends to go one of two ways: you nail it and wind up…
By Kells McPhillips
This high-protein, brain-boosting trail mix is going to be your new favorite snack
January 29, 2020
This high-protein, brain-boosting trail mix is going to be your new favorite snack
 This healthy trail mix is guaranteed to be your new energizing snack of choice.…
By Erin Bunch
Sunflower butter vs almond butter: which is better for you?
January 29, 2020
Sunflower butter vs almond butter: which is better for you?
Almond butter is creamy, loaded with protein, and is downright delicious. These are just facts.…
By Tehrene Firman
I'm an RD, and these are the most common questions I get asked about protein
January 29, 2020
I'm an RD, and these are the most common questions I get asked about protein
It's safe to say the world is obsessed with protein. Where it comes from, whether…
By Tehrene Firman
There are a lot of alt-milks out there, but this is the one a top dietitian loves the most
January 28, 2020
There are a lot of alt-milks out there, but this is the one a top dietitian loves the most
 Oat, coconut, almond, oh my! Find out which non-dairy milk is an RD favorite…
By Emily Laurence
8 healthy condiments you should keep in your pantry, according to RDs
January 28, 2020
8 healthy condiments you should keep in your pantry, according to RDs
Your fridge is jam-packed with healthy flavor-boosting condiments, from your go-to nutty pesto to your…
By Tehrene Firman
Avocado leaf tea is now officially a *thing*—but is it healthy or is it all hype?
January 28, 2020
Avocado leaf tea is now officially a *thing*—but is it healthy or is it all hype?
Just when you thought the not-so-humble avocado had been exploited to the point where it…
By Erin Bunch
Why eating what you love can—and should—be part of a healthy diet
January 27, 2020
Why eating what you love can—and should—be part of a healthy diet
It's safe to say that for a long time, "healthy" food didn't always make the…
By Alison Goldman
These graphics show how simple—and delicious—cooking with veggie scraps can be
January 27, 2020
These graphics show how simple—and delicious—cooking with veggie scraps can be
Even if sustainability is your jam—your crisper is full of "ugly" produce and you use…
By Emily Laurence
Nope, it's not just you—*no one* can find arugula right now
January 27, 2020
Nope, it's not just you—*no one* can find arugula right now
If you've scanned every corner of the produce aisle trying to scout out arugula with…
By Tehrene Firman
Your guide to healthy, easy meal prep on a plant-based diet
January 26, 2020
Your guide to healthy, easy meal prep on a plant-based diet
Opening the fridge to find pre-made food is a godsend for busy healthy eaters. Investing…
By Isadora Baum
Here's Why Protein Requirements Change as You Age
January 24, 2020
Here's Why Protein Requirements Change as You Age
There’s no denying it: protein is massively important for your health. Whether you're a vegan…
By Isadora Baum
I'm an RD, and these are the most common questions I get asked about plant-based eating
January 24, 2020
I'm an RD, and these are the most common questions I get asked about plant-based eating
If you're thinking about going plant-based, you probably have a lot of questions. Like, where…
By Tehrene Firman
The low-residue diet is super, super low in fiber—so why do doctors prescribe it?
January 23, 2020
The low-residue diet is super, super low in fiber—so why do doctors prescribe it?
With probiotics, prebiotics, and bone broth on everyone’s minds these days, it’s no secret that…
By Lauren Del Turco
9 delicious, plant-based lunches you can make in 10 minutes or less
January 23, 2020
9 delicious, plant-based lunches you can make in 10 minutes or less
Even though plant-based eating is taking over the food scene, lunch can still be tricky…
By Emily Laurence
How 'eating jet lag' messes with your health every Monday
January 22, 2020
How 'eating jet lag' messes with your health every Monday
As soon as it hits 5 p.m. on Friday, the rigid rules of the work…
By Emily Laurence
Yes, organic food has pesticides—but that shouldn't scare you off of veggies
January 22, 2020
Yes, organic food has pesticides—but that shouldn't scare you off of veggies
True or false: Organic produce is always grown without pesticides. If you answered true...sorry, but…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
An anti-inflammatory expert's top 5 food swaps under $5
January 22, 2020
An anti-inflammatory expert's top 5 food swaps under $5
While inflammatory ingredients do hide in a lot of ready-made foods, the good news is…
By Emily Laurence
The healthiest canned goods to always have in your pantry, according to a dietitian
January 22, 2020
The healthiest canned goods to always have in your pantry, according to a dietitian
We all know about the merits of eating in-season and shopping for produce at your…
By Isadora Baum
This plant-based food pyramid will help you build the ultimate healthy, sustainable diet
January 22, 2020
This plant-based food pyramid will help you build the ultimate healthy, sustainable diet
It's a beautiful fact that when you eat a primarily plant-based diet, you're benefiting both…
By Emily Laurence
5 Healthy Hot Sauces You’ll Want to Put on *Everything*
January 21, 2020
5 Healthy Hot Sauces You’ll Want to Put on *Everything*
Born and raised in Buffalo, NY, I can't not like hot sauce. Frank's Red Hot…
By Kara Jillian Brown
I'm a dietitian and these are my top 5 sources of gut-healthy carbs
January 21, 2020
I'm a dietitian and these are my top 5 sources of gut-healthy carbs
Bring up the subject of carbs around a table full of healthy eaters and risk…
By Emily Laurence
The rise in plant-based eating may help us finally end diet culture for good
January 21, 2020
The rise in plant-based eating may help us finally end diet culture for good
While the specific rules may change, there always seems to be a trendy—and restrictive—diet of…
By Emily Laurence
This formula for sheet-pan veggies 4 ways promises you’ll never get bored with your dinner
January 21, 2020
This formula for sheet-pan veggies 4 ways promises you’ll never get bored with your dinner
It's important to incorporate veggies into every meal, but making it a reality isn't always…
By Emily Laurence
Eating more sustainably can be easy—if you follow these RD-approved tips
January 21, 2020
Eating more sustainably can be easy—if you follow these RD-approved tips
You've committed to using reusable tote bags and sworn off plastic straws, but now that…
By Well+Good Editors
‘Food Guilt’ Is Toxic to Truly Healthy Eating—Here’s How To Start Changing That for Good
January 20, 2020
‘Food Guilt’ Is Toxic to Truly Healthy Eating—Here’s How To Start Changing That for Good
A lot of people think that healthy eating is entirely about what you put on…
By Emily Laurence
The psychological reason why you can't stop watching cooking shows
January 19, 2020
The psychological reason why you can't stop watching cooking shows
Every time I go to my local nail salon, the communal TV is turned to…
By Emily Laurence
Real talk: How bad of an idea is the carnivore diet, anyways?
January 18, 2020
Real talk: How bad of an idea is the carnivore diet, anyways?
Just when you thought you’d seen every single conceivable diet trend throw its hat into…
By Lauren Del Turco
Why a 'bland diet' is your BFF during times of, ahem, gastric distress
January 17, 2020
Why a 'bland diet' is your BFF during times of, ahem, gastric distress
Having a stomach bug is never fun. Your whole body hurts, you feel nauseated and…
By Isadora Baum
This kitchen tool has 3,000 5-star reviews on Amazon—and ended my fear of cutting avocados
January 17, 2020
This kitchen tool has 3,000 5-star reviews on Amazon—and ended my fear of cutting avocados
I am no stranger to kitchen injuries—I one time sliced my finger down to the…
By Allie Flinn
Plant-based creamers are making a splash in coffees everywhere—here's how they compare nutritionally
January 17, 2020
Plant-based creamers are making a splash in coffees everywhere—here's how they compare nutritionally
It was only inevitable that once alt-milks became nearly as commonplace as cow's milk that…
By Emily Laurence
How Instagram's love of food pics has shaped how chefs approach their cooking
January 16, 2020
How Instagram's love of food pics has shaped how chefs approach their cooking
Picture this: You're at brunch with your crew, right in the middle of telling your…
By Emily Laurence
Resistant starch is yet another gut-healthy reason to eat carbs
January 16, 2020
Resistant starch is yet another gut-healthy reason to eat carbs
With seemingly everyone and their neighbor on keto lately, carbs have unfortunately become a dietary…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
A nutritionist’s top 5 all-natural foods for better sleep—and why they work
January 14, 2020
A nutritionist’s top 5 all-natural foods for better sleep—and why they work
When it comes to pre-bedtime snacks (and late-night dinners), some foods are known to be…
By Emily Laurence
Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? An RD sets the record straight
January 14, 2020
Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? An RD sets the record straight
 Do you remember those PSA-like conversations your parents and teachers would have with you…
By Well+Good Editors
5 healthy packaged breakfast foods to upgrade your grab-and-go routine
January 13, 2020
5 healthy packaged breakfast foods to upgrade your grab-and-go routine
You know breakfast is an important meal. But it's so easy to skip it when…
By Emily Laurence
Well+Good TALKS: ReNew Year: What (and How) You Will Eat in 2020
January 13, 2020
Well+Good TALKS: ReNew Year: What (and How) You Will Eat in 2020
It’s a new decade, and we’re drowning in “healthy” eating plans—which makes figuring out how,…
By Well+Good Editors
9 healthy desk snacks nutritionists always keep at work
January 12, 2020
9 healthy desk snacks nutritionists always keep at work
When "hanger" sets in mid-afternoon, we’re often left with no other choice than to hit…
By Marissa Miller
Level-up your wellness cred by learning how to make apple cider vinegar
January 12, 2020
Level-up your wellness cred by learning how to make apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar, or ACV, is one of those buzzy, trendy wellness products that continues…
By Isadora Baum
West African foods offer delicious variety and flavor to plant-based eaters
January 11, 2020
West African foods offer delicious variety and flavor to plant-based eaters
Given that the U.S. has long been a melting pot of cultures, other countries' traditions…
By Emily Laurence
The 7 pantry staples you’re not storing in the refrigerator—but definitely should
January 10, 2020
The 7 pantry staples you’re not storing in the refrigerator—but definitely should
Perishable items—like fruit, veggies, eggs, and milk—go in the fridge of course. And everything else…
By Tehrene Firman
How to make ghee, the gut-healthy, energy-boosting spreadable your pantry is missing
January 10, 2020
How to make ghee, the gut-healthy, energy-boosting spreadable your pantry is missing
While it's a staple of Ayurvedic cooking, here in the States, ghee (aka clarified butter)…
By Emily Laurence
The healthiest, most versatile meal prep grocery list that won't spoil
January 10, 2020
The healthiest, most versatile meal prep grocery list that won't spoil
When you're at the top of your game, you might spend your Sunday afternoon meal…
By Emily Laurence
Move over, almond butter: watermelon seed butter (yes, really) is ready to be the new hero of your pantry
January 09, 2020
Move over, almond butter: watermelon seed butter (yes, really) is ready to be the new hero of your pantry
There’s certainly no shortage of nut butters on the market, but brace yourselves: the future…
By Francesca Krempa
Why this delicious vegan 'nice cream' is about to be your new favorite bedtime snack
January 08, 2020
Why this delicious vegan 'nice cream' is about to be your new favorite bedtime snack
 This vegan ice cream recipe will put you straight to sleep...in a good way.…
By Erin Bunch
Trader Joe's kale gnocchi is the latest must-have from the freezer aisle
January 08, 2020
Trader Joe's kale gnocchi is the latest must-have from the freezer aisle
Trader Joe's gnocchi game is strong. There's the so-popular-its-always-sold-out low-carb cauliflower gnocchi, and the dreamy vitamin-packed…
By Tehrene Firman
Is the keto diet on the way out?
January 07, 2020
Is the keto diet on the way out?
At this time last year, we predicted that the high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet was going…
By Erin Magner
'Veganuary' wants you to go plant-based for 31 days—but what's the benefit to such a short-term plan?
January 07, 2020
'Veganuary' wants you to go plant-based for 31 days—but what's the benefit to such a short-term plan?
If you go all-in on Meatless Monday, you'll spend about 52 days per year eating…
By Kells McPhillips
Impossible Foods launches its first new meat product in 4 years: plant-based pork
January 07, 2020
Impossible Foods launches its first new meat product in 4 years: plant-based pork
Plant-based burgers have taken the world by storm, but if you thought beef would be…
By Kells McPhillips
Oat milk has officially infiltrated your neighborhood Starbucks
January 07, 2020
Oat milk has officially infiltrated your neighborhood Starbucks
Oat milk is America's alt-milk sweetheart. It's a frothy staple in trendy coffee shops throughout…
By Tehrene Firman
Some processed foods can be part of a healthy lifestyle—as long as they don’t have these 5 ingredients
January 07, 2020
Some processed foods can be part of a healthy lifestyle—as long as they don’t have these 5 ingredients
 Not all processed foods are the enemy. Check out a dietitian's favorite packaged snacks…
By Erin Bunch
Food tracking is huge this time of year—here are the most self-compassionate ways to kick off your 2020 food goals
January 06, 2020
Food tracking is huge this time of year—here are the most self-compassionate ways to kick off your 2020 food goals
Each January, millions of people throughout the world choose "healthy eating" as a New Year's…
By Kells McPhillips
Here’s what a doctor puts in his ‘emergency snack pack’ while traveling
January 06, 2020
Here’s what a doctor puts in his ‘emergency snack pack’ while traveling
Whether you're driving across the country with your girls or flying to explore a dreamy…
By Tehrene Firman
The gold-medal foods Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky eats to fuel her workouts
January 06, 2020
The gold-medal foods Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky eats to fuel her workouts
Swimming is arguably one of the most challenging sports there is. Not only does it…
By Emily Laurence
How to work more alfalfa into your life, the plant that's a legume *and* an herb
January 05, 2020
How to work more alfalfa into your life, the plant that's a legume *and* an herb
As far as healthy underdogs go, alfalfa is pretty up there. It's not at all…
By Emily Laurence
Macadamia nut butter is so good, it might make you want to break up with your peanut butter
January 04, 2020
Macadamia nut butter is so good, it might make you want to break up with your peanut butter
Peek inside most healthy eaters' pantries and you're likely to find a jar of peanut…
By Emily Laurence
When it comes to healthy sweeteners, which is better: agave or honey?
January 03, 2020
When it comes to healthy sweeteners, which is better: agave or honey?
Coconut sugar, maple syrup, molasses...there's no shortage of white sugar substitutes healthy foodies rely on…
By Emily Laurence
We’ve officially reached peak oat milk—so we asked a dietitian to rank the best options
January 03, 2020
We’ve officially reached peak oat milk—so we asked a dietitian to rank the best options
Remember when Oatly was basically the only oat milk brand around? It was so popular…
By Emily Laurence
We're calling it: Lupini beans are the gut-healthy superfood of 2020
January 03, 2020
We're calling it: Lupini beans are the gut-healthy superfood of 2020
As a kid with Italian roots, Aaron Gatti and his family used to visit his…
By Emily Laurence
Vegan butters are taking over the dairy aisle—here's the verdict on if they're healthy or hyped up
January 02, 2020
Vegan butters are taking over the dairy aisle—here's the verdict on if they're healthy or hyped up
It was only a matter of time before the alt-dairy revolution expanded beyond milk. Yogurt…
By Emily Laurence
Restrictive diets may come and go, but the Mediterranean diet is here to stay
January 02, 2020
Restrictive diets may come and go, but the Mediterranean diet is here to stay
Trendy diets like Whole30 and keto might be top-of-mind for healthy eaters in the new…
By Tiffany Ayuda
Upgrade your afternoon snack routine with this delicious, stress-fighting veggie dip
January 01, 2020
Upgrade your afternoon snack routine with this delicious, stress-fighting veggie dip
 Looking for a delicious snack that fights stress while you eat? Watch the video…
By Erin Bunch
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