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Listen up: These healthy nutrition plans could keep your hearing sharp
November 20, 2019
Listen up: These healthy nutrition plans could keep your hearing sharp
The fact that how you eat affects your mind and body is hardly breaking news.…
By Kells McPhillips
5 Thanksgiving foods you should buy instead of make to save time, money, and stress
November 20, 2019
5 Thanksgiving foods you should buy instead of make to save time, money, and stress
You've (hopefully) started to think about what to make for Thanksgiving—but have you given much…
By Emily Laurence
Healthy versions of the most popular pies for Thanksgiving, according to Google
November 19, 2019
Healthy versions of the most popular pies for Thanksgiving, according to Google
We're now entering the holidays: the time of year that brings an endless tasting menu…
By Kells McPhillips
Turmeric is lauded as an anti-inflammatory hero, but is it actually as beneficial as people think?
November 19, 2019
Turmeric is lauded as an anti-inflammatory hero, but is it actually as beneficial as people think?
Videos of people pouring frothy, golden-hued lattes into stoneware mugs have taken over Instagram—but do…
By Well+Good Editors
8 healthy foods Italian centenarians eat each day for longevity
November 19, 2019
8 healthy foods Italian centenarians eat each day for longevity
Italy is known for ultra-fresh ingredients that dance across your tastebuds. The folks in Sardinia,…
By Kells McPhillips
Apple flour is the fiber-rich baking staple of the future
November 18, 2019
Apple flour is the fiber-rich baking staple of the future
The wellness world is once again spinning the wheel on alternative flours. And guess what…
By Kells McPhillips
The 3 biggest myths about eating to boost fertility, debunked by experts
November 18, 2019
The 3 biggest myths about eating to boost fertility, debunked by experts
Disclose to your friend group that you're trying to get pregnant and everyone, it seems,…
By Emily Laurence
The knockout foods UFC fighter Maycee Barber swears by for energy and strength in the ring
November 18, 2019
The knockout foods UFC fighter Maycee Barber swears by for energy and strength in the ring
Mixed martial artist Maycee Barber—who's currently ranked number 10 in the UFC women's flyweight rankings—knows…
By Emily Laurence
20 healthy road trip snacks to fuel you up for your holiday travels
November 16, 2019
20 healthy road trip snacks to fuel you up for your holiday travels
There are two non-negotiable things every road trip must have in order to be enjoyable:…
By Emily Laurence
10 'Busy Day Soups' for When You Want all the Warmth in Half the Time
November 15, 2019
10 'Busy Day Soups' for When You Want all the Warmth in Half the Time
A lot of easy soup recipes call for more ingredients than you have in your…
By Kells McPhillips
These are the healthiest hummus varieties that go way beyond chickpea
November 14, 2019
These are the healthiest hummus varieties that go way beyond chickpea
Just like that one friend who always insists on getting to the party early, hummus…
By Emily Laurence
Meet Sweetgreen 3.0, the higher-tech salad innovation no one asked for
November 14, 2019
Meet Sweetgreen 3.0, the higher-tech salad innovation no one asked for
Here’s how this is going to go: Your eyes are going to roll way back…
By Alexis Berger
Water lily seeds are the Ayurvedic popcorn alternative taking over the snacks aisle
November 14, 2019
Water lily seeds are the Ayurvedic popcorn alternative taking over the snacks aisle
Protein bars are the secret weapon for on-the-go healthy eaters, but anyone who eats them…
By Emily Laurence
Sorry, Protein Bar. Banana Is the MVP of Pre-Workout Snacks
November 13, 2019
Sorry, Protein Bar. Banana Is the MVP of Pre-Workout Snacks
When you think of workout snacks, one word typically comes to mind: protein, protein, protein.…
By Isadora Baum
3 next-level ways to serve Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi that prove it’s perfect for every meal
November 13, 2019
3 next-level ways to serve Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi that prove it’s perfect for every meal
It's safe to say that the wellness world is having a major love affair with Trader…
By Emily Laurence
The dietitian's guide to the healthiest fast food options at 14 of America's favorite chain restaurants
November 13, 2019
The dietitian's guide to the healthiest fast food options at 14 of America's favorite chain restaurants
You know how it goes: some weeks you've meal-prepped a week's worth of meals. And…
By Kells McPhillips
The science-backed reasons why we crave heartier foods during the winter months
November 12, 2019
The science-backed reasons why we crave heartier foods during the winter months
Like many people, I'm more active when the outdoor temperatures don't require me to leave…
By Emily Laurence
As plant-based eating continues to take off, Mexican cuisine returns to its vegan roots
November 11, 2019
As plant-based eating continues to take off, Mexican cuisine returns to its vegan roots
As we know it in the U.S., Mexican food typically involves lots of meat and…
By Emily Laurence
5 healthy foods you should always buy in bulk, according to a sustainable dietitian
November 11, 2019
5 healthy foods you should always buy in bulk, according to a sustainable dietitian
It's super common—even among non-card carrying Costco members—to buy items like toilet paper, tampons, and…
By Emily Laurence
7 recipes that prove your air fryer should part of *all* holiday cooking, from Thanksgiving to New Year's
November 10, 2019
7 recipes that prove your air fryer should part of *all* holiday cooking, from Thanksgiving to New Year's
The air fryer has been used to perform many miracles in the kitchen: turning onion…
By Emily Laurence
The 'Grecian goddess' snack a dietitian eats to fight acne
November 10, 2019
The 'Grecian goddess' snack a dietitian eats to fight acne
As a healthy food writer, I've heard before that certain foods could be sneaky acne-causing…
By Emily Laurence
Is lab-grown coffee the new lab-grown meat? Not all experts are convinced
November 08, 2019
Is lab-grown coffee the new lab-grown meat? Not all experts are convinced
While many people are still debating the merits of lab-grown meat—aka meat grown in a…
By Emily Laurence
Yes, fiber is good for your gut—but did you know it's amazing for your skin, too?
November 08, 2019
Yes, fiber is good for your gut—but did you know it's amazing for your skin, too?
I have always associated fiber with pooping. Out of all the diet essentials that we're…
By Rachel Lapidos
3 food rules a dietitian follows for healthy late-night dinners
November 08, 2019
3 food rules a dietitian follows for healthy late-night dinners
For anyone who leads a busy life (so, like, all of us), there are nights…
By Emily Laurence
How to eat healthy and hearty at Panera Bread, according to a registered dietitian
November 08, 2019
How to eat healthy and hearty at Panera Bread, according to a registered dietitian
As far as fast-casual restaurant chains go, Panera Bread is pretty up on it in…
By Emily Laurence
Restrictive eating plans continue to dominate the healthy food landscape—where does that leave eating disorder survivors?
November 07, 2019
Restrictive eating plans continue to dominate the healthy food landscape—where does that leave eating disorder survivors?
Plant-based eating has never been more popular, as people have slowly become more aware of…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
The healthy weeknight dinner a top dietitian makes in 6 minutes or less
November 07, 2019
The healthy weeknight dinner a top dietitian makes in 6 minutes or less
Getting a healthy weeknight dinner on the table is a constant struggle whether you're cooking…
By Emily Laurence
There are 17 different types of sugar—but this one is truly problematic for your health
November 07, 2019
There are 17 different types of sugar—but this one is truly problematic for your health
 Curious to understand exactly how sugar affects your health? We've got the intel. Doctors…
By Emily Laurence
Meet the energy-boosting herb that legitimately tastes delicious
November 06, 2019
Meet the energy-boosting herb that legitimately tastes delicious
 This herb has been associated with longevity *and* healthy energy levels? Sign us up.…
By Emily Laurence
Adding Trace Minerals to Drinking Water Is the Latest ‘Healthy’ Fad You Can Skip
November 06, 2019
Adding Trace Minerals to Drinking Water Is the Latest ‘Healthy’ Fad You Can Skip
Whether it’s collagen or chlorophyll, there’s always some new product on the shelves calling your…
By Caroline Shannon Karasik
Real talk: How freaked should I be about the sugar content in alcohol?
November 04, 2019
Real talk: How freaked should I be about the sugar content in alcohol?
Alcohol and the wellness world don't necessarily go hand-in-hand. While a glass of wine every…
By Emily Laurence
The easiest trick to bring your wilted salad greens back to life
November 04, 2019
The easiest trick to bring your wilted salad greens back to life
Everyone always complains about how quickly avocados go from toast-worthy ripe to completely rotten. One…
By Tehrene Firman
Hummus is more than a crowd-pleasing party dip—it's a nutritional goldmine
November 02, 2019
Hummus is more than a crowd-pleasing party dip—it's a nutritional goldmine
It's safe to say that hummus has reached cult-favorite status in the snack department, even…
By Jessica Estrada
Are carbs friend or foe when it comes to brain health?
November 02, 2019
Are carbs friend or foe when it comes to brain health?
Carbs just can't catch a break. For decades, they've been looked at with a skeptical…
By Emily Laurence
Spaghetti Squash Is the High-Fiber, Nutrient-Rich Pasta Alternative We Deserve
October 31, 2019
Spaghetti Squash Is the High-Fiber, Nutrient-Rich Pasta Alternative We Deserve
There are few things as comforting as a big bowl of spaghetti with marinara sauce…
By Jessica Estrada
A ranking of sustainable food that's best for your health *and* our planet
October 30, 2019
A ranking of sustainable food that's best for your health *and* our planet
Sustainability is more than a buzzword. It's a win all around when the sustainable food…
By Emily Laurence
The Paleo diet is an inflammation-fighting super star—but it comes with some downsides
October 29, 2019
The Paleo diet is an inflammation-fighting super star—but it comes with some downsides
 Bone up on your Paleo diet know-how with this video. While the first person…
By Emily Laurence
8 inexpensive nutrient-dense foods to fill your cart and fit your budget
October 28, 2019
8 inexpensive nutrient-dense foods to fill your cart and fit your budget
A survey conducted by the American Heart Association in early 2019 found that even though…
By Kells McPhillips
What you should know about refined carbs, according to a dietitian
October 28, 2019
What you should know about refined carbs, according to a dietitian
I’m a big carbohydrates gal. When a restaurant brings out its bread basket, more often…
By Alyssa Girdwain
Beyond the 'Dirty Dozen,' these are the 5 foods everyone should buy organic
October 27, 2019
Beyond the 'Dirty Dozen,' these are the 5 foods everyone should buy organic
When it comes to organic food, so much of the conversation revolves around the "Dirty…
By Isadora Baum
Keep your bones healthy and strong with these 8 foods high in vitamin K
October 26, 2019
Keep your bones healthy and strong with these 8 foods high in vitamin K
Most people are accustomed to getting in their daily dose of vitamin C to keep…
By Jessica Estrada
The breakfast a gastroenterologist says is best for your gut health
October 25, 2019
The breakfast a gastroenterologist says is best for your gut health
When it comes to eating for gut health, arguably no one knows better than gastroenterologists,…
By Emily Laurence
Take your Sweetgreen salad order to the next level with these dietitian-approved picks
October 25, 2019
Take your Sweetgreen salad order to the next level with these dietitian-approved picks
Trendy salad eatery Sweetgreen is a fast-casual haven for healthy eaters. Whatever location across the…
By Emily Laurence
What you should know about sugar—according to a doctor
October 24, 2019
What you should know about sugar—according to a doctor
Today, the average American consumes almost 60 pounds of added sugar per year, which translates…
By Robin Berzin, MD
Make your gut happy and healthy with this easy 3-ingredient condiment
October 23, 2019
Make your gut happy and healthy with this easy 3-ingredient condiment
 You're just a few steps away from a healthier gut. Watch the video to…
By Rachel Harrell
This naturally sweet 2-ingredient spread makes everything taste so much better
October 23, 2019
This naturally sweet 2-ingredient spread makes everything taste so much better
We all know that apples, toast, chocolate, celery, and bananas are just a few foods…
By Tehrene Firman
20+ foods that will help you feel less like garbage on your period
October 22, 2019
20+ foods that will help you feel less like garbage on your period
 Looking for sweet, sweet PMS relief? Try these delicious foods. If you're anything like…
By Emily Laurence
The Mediterranean diet is the best eating plan for your gut health—because of course it is
October 22, 2019
The Mediterranean diet is the best eating plan for your gut health—because of course it is
The Mediterranean diet is like that kid in your high school who was literally good…
By Emily Laurence
A functional medicine doctor's favorite healthy dinner recipe for easy weeknight eating
October 22, 2019
A functional medicine doctor's favorite healthy dinner recipe for easy weeknight eating
Functional medicine practitioner Mark Hyman, MD, has become the go-to doc for demystifying what it…
By Emily Laurence
Why regenerative agriculture is the future of sustainable food
October 21, 2019
Why regenerative agriculture is the future of sustainable food
Today’s agricultural practices—the cultivation of crops and livestock as well as deforestation to make room…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
Jenna Dewan's delicious go-to meals make me want to step up my cooking game
October 21, 2019
Jenna Dewan's delicious go-to meals make me want to step up my cooking game
Actress Jenna Dewan is the first to admit that she has done a lot of…
By Emily Laurence
These are the food trends you'll see taking over Whole Foods in 2020
October 21, 2019
These are the food trends you'll see taking over Whole Foods in 2020
As far as healthy trend-spotting goes, Whole Foods is pretty up on it. Even with…
By Emily Laurence
3 healthy eating habits from the longest living people in the world
October 20, 2019
3 healthy eating habits from the longest living people in the world
You could say that folks who live in Blue Zones are winning at life. It's…
By Kells McPhillips
Love Starbucks protein-rich sous vide eggs? These are even fluffier and only take 30 seconds to make
October 19, 2019
Love Starbucks protein-rich sous vide eggs? These are even fluffier and only take 30 seconds to make
Starbucks sous vide egg bites are a favorite grab-and-go breakfast for many healthy eaters. And…
By Emily Laurence
A functional medicine doctor's favorite snacks for all-day energy
October 17, 2019
A functional medicine doctor's favorite snacks for all-day energy
It makes me feel a little better knowing the dreaded afternoon slump affects everyone. Even…
By Emily Laurence
The new definition of 'American' cuisine pushes the boundaries of fast food and TV dinners
October 17, 2019
The new definition of 'American' cuisine pushes the boundaries of fast food and TV dinners
Between 2013 and 2015, artist Lois Bielefeld set out to photograph the "typical American meal" in…
By Kells McPhillips
What a 'healthy plate' looks like in 6 different countries
October 16, 2019
What a 'healthy plate' looks like in 6 different countries
Welcome to Passport Nutrition. We’re mapping the flavors of the world one country at a…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
These are the 4 golden rules for fighting inflammation, according to doctors
October 16, 2019
These are the 4 golden rules for fighting inflammation, according to doctors
Keeping chronic inflammation far, far away is pretty much everyone's top wellness goal. While low-levels…
By Emily Laurence
Trader Joe's Dukkah is the healthy spice that's even better than Everything Bagel seasoning
October 15, 2019
Trader Joe's Dukkah is the healthy spice that's even better than Everything Bagel seasoning
To say people are passionate about Trader Joe's Everything But The Bagel seasoning is an…
By Emily Laurence
A year of solo travel taught me a new way to approach food as fuel
October 15, 2019
A year of solo travel taught me a new way to approach food as fuel
Welcome to Passport Nutrition! We’re mapping the flavors of the world one country at a…
By Becky Wade
Matcha has been around for hundreds of years—here's why it's (still) so popular today
October 15, 2019
Matcha has been around for hundreds of years—here's why it's (still) so popular today
Avocados may be the unofficial food mascot of the wellness world, but matcha is without…
By Emily Laurence
The 4 foods you should avoid for better gut health, according to a top dietitian
October 15, 2019
The 4 foods you should avoid for better gut health, according to a top dietitian
 Looking for improved digestive health? Here are the foods you should eat—and the ones…
By Erin Magner
This healthy ‘liquid gold’ sauce makes *everything* taste way better
October 14, 2019
This healthy ‘liquid gold’ sauce makes *everything* taste way better
Liquid gold isn't what you think it is. It's so much cheesier. Dana Shultz of…
By Tehrene Firman
From pyramids to 'spinning tops,' here's what nutrition guidelines look like in 7 countries around the world
October 14, 2019
From pyramids to 'spinning tops,' here's what nutrition guidelines look like in 7 countries around the world
Welcome to Passport Nutrition. We’re mapping the flavors of the world one country at a…
By Emily Laurence
The healthy sweet treat a longevity expert eats for dessert
October 12, 2019
The healthy sweet treat a longevity expert eats for dessert
At this point, virtually everyone knows that sugar is public enemy number one when it…
By Emily Laurence
5 Foods You Should Always Buy Frozen Instead of Fresh
October 12, 2019
5 Foods You Should Always Buy Frozen Instead of Fresh
The crisper is a notorious produce graveyard haunted by good intentions. It always seems like…
By Emily Laurence
Here’s what you need to know about ‘forever chemicals,’ or PFAS, in your food
October 11, 2019
Here’s what you need to know about ‘forever chemicals,’ or PFAS, in your food
PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have been found in foods, drinking water, household products, and…
By Kells McPhillips
We asked a dietitian to help us finally understand the difference between whole wheat and whole grain
October 11, 2019
We asked a dietitian to help us finally understand the difference between whole wheat and whole grain
By now, most healthy eaters know that classic white bread isn't exactly the healthiest option…
By Emily Laurence
Traveling to Boston? Check out these 8 incredible farm-to-table restaurants ASAP
October 10, 2019
Traveling to Boston? Check out these 8 incredible farm-to-table restaurants ASAP
We totally get if you’ve had your fill of the term “farm-to-table” (I can’t help…
By Alyssa Girdwain
Looking for an afternoon energy boost? Try this delicious chia seed pudding
October 09, 2019
Looking for an afternoon energy boost? Try this delicious chia seed pudding
 A chia seed pudding that isn't a mushy mess? Tell me more, please.  When…
By Allie Flinn
6 foods guaranteed to make you gassy, according to a gastroenterologist
October 09, 2019
6 foods guaranteed to make you gassy, according to a gastroenterologist
Lest you forget the scene in Bridesmaids when farting quickly landslides into explosive diarrhea (and laughs), gastric…
By Kells McPhillips
'Blended meat' products aim to reconcile our love of animal protein with a need to eat more plants
October 09, 2019
'Blended meat' products aim to reconcile our love of animal protein with a need to eat more plants
There's absolutely no denying the popularity of alternative meat products. (Looking at you, Impossible and…
By Emily Laurence
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