Food and Nutrition
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If you're going to get a fast-food burger, choose one of these antibiotic-free options
October 17, 2018
If you're going to get a fast-food burger, choose one of these antibiotic-free options
Sometimes, finding balance in your food choices means breaking a kale salad lunch streak with…
By Kells McPhillips
These are the meal-prep secrets Shut the Kale Up uses to crush her fall routine
October 14, 2018
These are the meal-prep secrets Shut the Kale Up uses to crush her fall routine
Fall is all about cozying up your life (hey, fuzzy socks and oversized sweatshirts)—which means…
By Well+Good Editors
The best way to tell if eggs are fresh is by looking at one number on the carton other than the expiration date
October 12, 2018
The best way to tell if eggs are fresh is by looking at one number on the carton other than the expiration date
Just like the dairy aisle has made room for more and more alt-milk options in…
By Kells McPhillips
Step aside, matcha—wakame is another Japanese staple that deserves some healthy props
October 09, 2018
Step aside, matcha—wakame is another Japanese staple that deserves some healthy props
Chances are, if you've ever eaten a sushi lunch, then you've had wakame—a nutrient-dense seaweed…
By Mercey Livingston
Here's the Verdict On if Rice Is Healthy, Including Brown Versus White
October 08, 2018
Here's the Verdict On if Rice Is Healthy, Including Brown Versus White
Across the globe, rice is a major food staple—it's been a mainstay in countries like…
By Alexa Tucker
5 health benefits of kudzu—including whether it can really help treat a hangover
October 07, 2018
5 health benefits of kudzu—including whether it can really help treat a hangover
In the wellness community, herbs like maca, ashwagandha, and rosemary have long been a go-to…
By Jessica Estrada
Here are 8 Benefits of Oatmeal to Revive Your Love for the OG Healthy Breakfast
October 05, 2018
Here are 8 Benefits of Oatmeal to Revive Your Love for the OG Healthy Breakfast
Summer may have you happily sipping on smoothies in the A.M., but cooler months call…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Why artificial sweetener is worse for you than sugar
October 03, 2018
Why artificial sweetener is worse for you than sugar
If you’re cutting back on sugar and replacing it with artificial sweeteners, as many people do, I have…
By Frank Lipman, MD
Chia Seeds Versus Flaxseeds: What's the Big Difference?
October 03, 2018
Chia Seeds Versus Flaxseeds: What's the Big Difference?
The F word gets throw around a lot in the wellness world. (That would be…
By Mercey Livingston
5 ways to get your fix of moringa, the inflammation-crushing all-star
October 02, 2018
5 ways to get your fix of moringa, the inflammation-crushing all-star
Well-versed in the magical-seeming effects of apple cider vinegar, turmeric, and maca, I thought I had my superfood bases…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Plot twist: Cranberries are great for your digestive health
September 29, 2018
Plot twist: Cranberries are great for your digestive health
It’s no secret that berries are good for us. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries—they’re all packed with…
By Jessica Estrada
Here's What's *Actually* Going to Happen to You if You Eat Super Old Butter
September 28, 2018
Here's What's *Actually* Going to Happen to You if You Eat Super Old Butter
There are some fridge staples I run out of on the reg. It seems like…
By Emily Laurence
Ancient super-ingredient tahini is now popping up in *all* the foods—but is it healthy?
September 26, 2018
Ancient super-ingredient tahini is now popping up in *all* the foods—but is it healthy?
When the internet deems a certain superfood "cool," it follows that foodies everywhere will start…
By Kells McPhillips
Found: The healthiest way to cook your veggies in the microwave
September 26, 2018
Found: The healthiest way to cook your veggies in the microwave
Although your Pinterest board may be a virtual gallery of intricate, mouth-watering recipes, your weekday…
By Kells McPhillips
Peppermint Tea is Steeped in Healthy Benefits—Here Are the Top 5
September 24, 2018
Peppermint Tea is Steeped in Healthy Benefits—Here Are the Top 5
Black, green, chamomile, and peppermint are the brat pack of teas. Go to a restaurant…
By Emily Laurence
Give your coffee a fall twist—without adding sugar
September 20, 2018
Give your coffee a fall twist—without adding sugar
This year, Starbucks released their beloved pumpkin spice latte on August 28—way before it was…
By Emily Laurence
Pickles Are Good. But Are They Good for You?
September 19, 2018
Pickles Are Good. But Are They Good for You?
It's pretty undisputed that most vegetables are good for you. You don't see many nutritionists…
By Emily Laurence
How Much Turmeric Should You Actually Be Taking for Inflammation?
September 19, 2018
How Much Turmeric Should You Actually Be Taking for Inflammation?
Inflammation is considered by many to be the root cause of some major health ailments,…
By Emily Laurence
Dye your clothes the perfect shade of millennial pink using—wait for it—avocado seeds
September 17, 2018
Dye your clothes the perfect shade of millennial pink using—wait for it—avocado seeds
A closet full of millennial pink clothing is basically a dream come true, and thanks…
By Tehrene Firman
It's apple picking season (just check Instagram)—here's how to keep 'em fresh for months
September 11, 2018
It's apple picking season (just check Instagram)—here's how to keep 'em fresh for months
Whether visiting an orchard to pick ripe-and-ready apples is your annual autumn ritual, or you…
By Kells McPhillips
Polyphenols can help boost your heart, brain, *and* digestion—here's how to get your fill
September 06, 2018
Polyphenols can help boost your heart, brain, *and* digestion—here's how to get your fill
Regardless of what healthy eating plan you stick to, there's one rule that's prescribed to…
By Emily Laurence
Lack of vitamin B foods might be the reason you're feeling blah
September 05, 2018
Lack of vitamin B foods might be the reason you're feeling blah
We've all had one of those days—the kind where you feel drowsy and depleted, your memory…
By Katie Morton
Algae face-off! The difference between chlorella and spirulina, explained
August 31, 2018
Algae face-off! The difference between chlorella and spirulina, explained
From mermaid toast to blue lattes and pretty much any healthy unicorn food, edible algae have…
By Sara Greenfest
Conquer the Whole Foods salad bar like an absolute boss with this strategy
August 31, 2018
Conquer the Whole Foods salad bar like an absolute boss with this strategy
Stopping by Whole Foods for lunch (or on the way home) can be a little…
By Tehrene Firman
The Well+Good guide to greens
August 31, 2018
The Well+Good guide to greens
You put spinach in your smoothies, are well-versed in the benefits of dandelion greens, and could massage kale in…
By Willa Tellekson-Flash
3 ways you might be slowing your metabolism—and how to jump-start it again
August 30, 2018
3 ways you might be slowing your metabolism—and how to jump-start it again
Even if you think you're living your healthiest life—starting your day with a smoothie, religiously…
By Emily Laurence
Dream job alert: You can now get paid to eat avocados
August 30, 2018
Dream job alert: You can now get paid to eat avocados
Out of all the dream job scenarios, eating avocados for a living would definitely be…
By Tehrene Firman
And the (ahem) sweet spot for how much chocolate is healthy is...
August 28, 2018
And the (ahem) sweet spot for how much chocolate is healthy is...
While you'd probably be hard up to find a doctor endorsing Twix bars and Reese's…
By Emily Laurence
Do You Seem To Get Mystery Migraines? Keep These 5 Common Food Triggers on Your Radar
August 28, 2018
Do You Seem To Get Mystery Migraines? Keep These 5 Common Food Triggers on Your Radar
Throbbing head, blurry vision, sensitivity to light and smells, and even nausea and vomiting—as anyone…
By Katie Morton
Is protein *really* the best source of energy?
August 28, 2018
Is protein *really* the best source of energy?
Pop quiz! Your workday is winding down and you're counting the minutes to your p.m.…
By Erin Magner
Elle Macpherson shares her chocolate truffle recipe—and it's *good*
August 27, 2018
Elle Macpherson shares her chocolate truffle recipe—and it's *good*
What do supermodels *really* eat? In Elle Macpherson's case, the answer is simple: healthy, nutritionally…
By Elle Macpherson
How to practice healthy portion control when mindful eating doesn't work for you
August 24, 2018
How to practice healthy portion control when mindful eating doesn't work for you
When a new study dropped saying that what you tell yourself before you eat can…
By Emily Laurence
How to eat healthy on vacation—and have fun, too
August 23, 2018
How to eat healthy on vacation—and have fun, too
Hey, summer's not over yet—there's still time to squeeze in a vacation (or staycation)! So…
By McKel Hill, RDN
6 tips for cutting back on sugar—including when you really want that donut
August 20, 2018
6 tips for cutting back on sugar—including when you really want that donut
Cutting back on sugar is "gnarly," admits convert Sarah Wilson—author of I Quit Sugar—but it's…
By Ann Abel
The key ingredient your green juice is missing? Healthy fat
August 17, 2018
The key ingredient your green juice is missing? Healthy fat
The nutrition labels slapped on the back of green juices make some hefty, vitamin-rich promises.…
By Kells McPhillips
How to buy the healthiest, tastiest honey available (hint, it doesn't come in a bear-shaped bottle)
August 14, 2018
How to buy the healthiest, tastiest honey available (hint, it doesn't come in a bear-shaped bottle)
I consider myself a pretty savvy healthy food shopper; I scour the grocery store shelves…
By Emily Laurence
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August 14, 2018
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Fall is officially here, which of course means all-day marathons of The Twilight Zone and…
By Christina Roberts
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August 14, 2018
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Fall is officially here, which of course means all-day marathons of The Twilight Zone and…
By Christina Roberts
Get ready to go totally *bananas* for this vegan alt-milk option
August 13, 2018
Get ready to go totally *bananas* for this vegan alt-milk option
Throughout the past few years, the alt-milk industry has been seriously booming. With more and…
By Tehrene Firman
This 3-second, bouquet-inspired hack keeps your veggies fresh longer in the fridge
August 13, 2018
This 3-second, bouquet-inspired hack keeps your veggies fresh longer in the fridge
On a scale from 1 to the absolute worst, having veggies rot before you get…
By Tehrene Firman
The Whole30 Food List: Here’s Exactly What You Can (and Can’t) Eat
August 11, 2018
The Whole30 Food List: Here’s Exactly What You Can (and Can’t) Eat
Imagine this: You're going strong on Day 15 of Whole30 and you feel like you've…
By Mercey Livingston
Maca Root Is Touted as a Major Fertility Booster—Here’s Why
August 10, 2018
Maca Root Is Touted as a Major Fertility Booster—Here’s Why
Over the past few years, Maca has solidified its reputation as a wellness darling. And…
By Katie Morton
Bet you didn't know ginger could banish bad breath: 8 surprising health-boosting benefits of the root
August 10, 2018
Bet you didn't know ginger could banish bad breath: 8 surprising health-boosting benefits of the root
Ginger works wonders as a flavoring agent (you most often see it popping up in…
By Katie Morton
The ultimate summary of the China Study: Here's what you need to know
August 09, 2018
The ultimate summary of the China Study: Here's what you need to know
The China Study is one of those weighty, important books that is perhaps more talked…
By Lisa Elaine Held
Here's how to be sure you're buying the best coconut oil possible
August 09, 2018
Here's how to be sure you're buying the best coconut oil possible
It seems like every day, someone's coming up with a genius new use for coconut…
By Katie Morton
A model-turned beauty nutritionist shares her top 5 skin nutrients
August 08, 2018
A model-turned beauty nutritionist shares her top 5 skin nutrients
Having spent over a decade working as a model while also struggling with her own…
By Frances Phillips
Wait, is eating 51 bananas a day healthy?
August 08, 2018
Wait, is eating 51 bananas a day healthy?
Leanne Ratcliffe—also known as Freelee the banana girl—sometimes eats 51 bananas a day. No, it's…
By Rachel Lapidos
Can You Get Food Poisoning From Ice Cream? These Are the Common Mistakes To Avoid
August 03, 2018
Can You Get Food Poisoning From Ice Cream? These Are the Common Mistakes To Avoid
Thanks to this year's rise in foodborne illnesses, many have learned the hard way about…
By Tehrene Firman
Sorry, healthy fats—this undervalued avocado nutrient has you beat
August 02, 2018
Sorry, healthy fats—this undervalued avocado nutrient has you beat
If nutrients were categorized by what seat they'd take in a high school cafeteria, healthy…
By Kells McPhillips
The simple trick to tell whether a watermelon is ripe just by looking at it
July 31, 2018
The simple trick to tell whether a watermelon is ripe just by looking at it
You only have a limited amount of time every year to get your fix of…
By Tehrene Firman
How to eat (and live) a total farm-to-table life, according to a real-life farmer
July 30, 2018
How to eat (and live) a total farm-to-table life, according to a real-life farmer
If you live in an urban apartment (where $12 lunch-time salads are the usual), dreaming…
By Well+Good Editors
Here's how to make a healthy smoothie you’ll actually *want* to drink
July 27, 2018
Here's how to make a healthy smoothie you’ll actually *want* to drink
Let's be real for a sec: Though it's great for your well-being to fill your…
By Tehrene Firman
I challenged myself to eat healthy on $4 a day
July 27, 2018
I challenged myself to eat healthy on $4 a day
There are so many different kinds of health disparities in this country, many of which…
By Emily Laurence
9 foods to eat for healthy, amazing skin
July 25, 2018
9 foods to eat for healthy, amazing skin
High stress job? Check. Hereditary acne? Check. Glowy skin? Check—turns out, there's way more to…
By Sharon Feiereisen
Why eating whenever you feel like it isn't great for your health
July 24, 2018
Why eating whenever you feel like it isn't great for your health
Having lunch every day at noon on the dot and dinner precisely at 6 p.m. sounds…
By Emily Laurence
Cereal: not the breakfast of champions
July 23, 2018
Cereal: not the breakfast of champions
Cereal is a killer—of your healthy #goals. And we're not just talking about Lucky Charms:…
By Well+Good Editors
Here's what to stock in the ultimate clean-eating pantry for instantaneous meal prep
July 20, 2018
Here's what to stock in the ultimate clean-eating pantry for instantaneous meal prep
Trying to eat clean is step one of giving your lifestyle a wellness makeover (since…
By Well+Good Editors
A dietitian shares her secrets to getting the best produce at the farmers' market
July 20, 2018
A dietitian shares her secrets to getting the best produce at the farmers' market
As someone who interviews wellness experts for a living and gets a first look at…
By Emily Laurence
Yes, you totally can eat clean for less than $100 a week—here's how
July 18, 2018
Yes, you totally can eat clean for less than $100 a week—here's how
There's this crazy myth that eating clean food is available to only the wealthiest among us—you…
By Danielle Page
Prehistoric bread remains mean one thing: Your carb cravings are simply human nature
July 18, 2018
Prehistoric bread remains mean one thing: Your carb cravings are simply human nature
If bread is one of your most-craved foods—morning, noon, or night—you're not alone. No matter…
By Tehrene Firman
5 Acai Benefits That Make It a Healthy All-Star
July 17, 2018
5 Acai Benefits That Make It a Healthy All-Star
Before the rise of acai bowls, getting your fruit and veg servings in the morning-time…
By Kells McPhillips
Everything you need to know about healthy fats
July 17, 2018
Everything you need to know about healthy fats
Fat makes you fat? Not true, of course. In fact, healthy fats can extend your life,…
By Emily Laurence
Kettlebell-size avocados are here to prove that sometimes, size *totally* matters
July 13, 2018
Kettlebell-size avocados are here to prove that sometimes, size *totally* matters
Real talk: Avomania is a thing. There's an all-avocado restaurant, the kitchen market is flooded…
By Kells McPhillips
You heard it here first: This Peruvian avocado doppelgänger is the next it-superfood
July 11, 2018
You heard it here first: This Peruvian avocado doppelgänger is the next it-superfood
Watch out, avocados: a new superfood is trying to blow up your spot as the…
By Tehrene Firman
Mindy Kaling's DIY baby food is so delish, parents can enjoy it too
July 09, 2018
Mindy Kaling's DIY baby food is so delish, parents can enjoy it too
Mindy Kaling is the first to admit she was never someone who meal-prepped before having…
By Tehrene Firman
These are the states where contaminated vegetables are making people sick
July 09, 2018
These are the states where contaminated vegetables are making people sick
You'd think that vegetables that are pre-washed and packaged would be safer than the ones…
By Emily Laurence
Everything you need to throw the ultimate farm-to-table BBQ
July 08, 2018
Everything you need to throw the ultimate farm-to-table BBQ
If you're hosting a backyard bash this summer, your guests might expect to munch on…
By Well+Good Editors
9 Impressive Spirulina Benefits That Are More Than Just Hype
July 06, 2018
9 Impressive Spirulina Benefits That Are More Than Just Hype
Now that golden milk has enjoyed its moment in the sun, many wellness influencers have moved…
By Emily Laurence
Adaptogen overload: What happens when you go HAM with your maca powder dosage?
July 06, 2018
Adaptogen overload: What happens when you go HAM with your maca powder dosage?
When it comes to adaptogens, maca root is kind of a big deal. The nutty-tasting…
By Tehrene Firman
Can Turmeric and Coconut Oil Help You Get Brilliant White Teeth?
July 06, 2018
Can Turmeric and Coconut Oil Help You Get Brilliant White Teeth?
Whether you use turmeric as a skin-care standout or inflammation-fighting ingredient, you have to be careful handling it—because it…
By Rachel Lapidos
How much water should you actually drink every day?
July 06, 2018
How much water should you actually drink every day?
When it comes to the number of trips you're taking to the kitchen each day…
By Emily Laurence
The 12 Best—and Healthiest—Protein Powders, According to Registered Dietitians
July 06, 2018
The 12 Best—and Healthiest—Protein Powders, According to Registered Dietitians
In an ideal world, you’d get all of the important nutrients your body needs from…
By Lisa Elaine Held
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