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How Chelsea Handler boosted her metabolism...without cutting alcohol
July 05, 2017
How Chelsea Handler boosted her metabolism...without cutting alcohol
Working with health coach Kelly LeVeque is like having a super-smart BFF on speed dial—only, she happens…
By Kelly LeVeque, CN
Is there a wrong way to drink water?
June 30, 2017
Is there a wrong way to drink water?
If you're drinking a ton of water but still feel parched, two experts say they may…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Is baby quinoa replacing your favorite grain?
June 29, 2017
Is baby quinoa replacing your favorite grain?
Your go-to grain just got smaller. "Baby quinoa" is starting to sprout up on more…
By Emily Laurence
Wait, is stevia actually a healthier alternative to sugar?
June 28, 2017
Wait, is stevia actually a healthier alternative to sugar?
By now, it's a well-known fact that sugar isn't exactly the MVP in the world…
By Emily Laurence
Emmy Rossum followed this food protocol to majorly boost her energy (and balance her hormones)
June 22, 2017
Emmy Rossum followed this food protocol to majorly boost her energy (and balance her hormones)
Working with health coach Kelly LeVeque is like having a super-smart BFF on speed dial—only, she happens…
By Kelly LeVeque, CN
Food label reading 101: what is natural flavor and is it good for you?
June 20, 2017
Food label reading 101: what is natural flavor and is it good for you?
Ask any nutritionist for advice when it comes to grocery shopping and there's one thing…
By Emily Laurence
A major health org just called coconut oil unhealthy
June 19, 2017
A major health org just called coconut oil unhealthy
Coconut oil is a healthy girl's pantry—and beauty—staple. So last week when the American Heart Association…
By Emily Laurence
Just how healthy are your favorite foods and drinks from the '90s?
June 07, 2017
Just how healthy are your favorite foods and drinks from the '90s?
The following news requires your full attention, so pause that episode of Friends you're (re)watching…
By Emily Laurence
Healthy Late Night Dinner Ideas for the Ultimate Foodie
May 29, 2017
Healthy Late Night Dinner Ideas for the Ultimate Foodie
There are nights when you've got time to make a masterfully crafted meal, like homemade…
By Emily Laurence
Here's what every healthy woman should eat & avoid while pregnancy
May 10, 2017
Here's what every healthy woman should eat & avoid while pregnancy
There’s nothing quite like pregnancy to shake up a gal’s nutritional routine. For some typically…
By Erin Magner
Adaptogenic mushrooms, coming to a supermarket near you?
May 04, 2017
Adaptogenic mushrooms, coming to a supermarket near you?
When five Well+Good staffers met up after ExpoWest—the country's biggest showcase for new natural food products—to…
By Emily Laurence
This could be the reason why you're always hungry
April 20, 2017
This could be the reason why you're always hungry
You just had lunch an hour ago and are already rummaging through your desk drawer looking…
By Emily Laurence
Can avocados reduce belly fat?
April 17, 2017
Can avocados reduce belly fat?
Science has already shown strong evidence that eating avocados on the reg can add years…
By Emily Laurence
8 food mistakes even healthy people make
April 11, 2017
8 food mistakes even healthy people make
Your morning workouts are a reality, meal prep has become a weekend ritual, and you've…
By Emily Laurence
The Surprising Lessons I Learned From Eating Like a French Person for a Week
April 06, 2017
The Surprising Lessons I Learned From Eating Like a French Person for a Week
As Well+Good's senior food writer, I write a lot about chronic inflammation—and something I've learned…
By Emily Laurence
Is algae a superfood—or will it make you sick?
March 29, 2017
Is algae a superfood—or will it make you sick?
Now that golden milk is enjoying its moment in the sun, many wellness influencers have…
By Emily Laurence
How women are upping their protein game for more than just workouts
March 21, 2017
How women are upping their protein game for more than just workouts
Historically, women have had a complicated relationship with protein. That antiquated notion that men can…
By Emily Laurence
This video of Chris Pratt trying to pronounce "cacao baobab" is everything
March 20, 2017
This video of Chris Pratt trying to pronounce "cacao baobab" is everything
You've finally nailed down the pronunciation of "turmeric" and "jojoba" and mumble your way through…
By Katie Maguire
Do you need to go on a protein detox?
March 01, 2017
Do you need to go on a protein detox?
If you love a good sweat, you're probably all about lean protein to keep your…
By Kimberly Snyder
The reason why more people are cutting ties with soda—for good
February 23, 2017
The reason why more people are cutting ties with soda—for good
When faced with trying to decide between going for a bottle of soda or Kevita…
By Emily Laurence
The 5 Healthiest (and Tastiest) Oatmeals To Make for Breakfast, According to Nutritionists
February 19, 2017
The 5 Healthiest (and Tastiest) Oatmeals To Make for Breakfast, According to Nutritionists
To determine which oatmeal is the healthiest and the tastiest on the market, I put…
By Emily Laurence
Don't trust food brands? Here's why you might be able to soon
February 15, 2017
Don't trust food brands? Here's why you might be able to soon
Can you really trust what brands are telling you when it comes to how healthy…
By Emily Laurence
The one food that can give your metabolism a boost, according to science
February 09, 2017
The one food that can give your metabolism a boost, according to science
Your workouts, diet, and lifestyle all affect metabolism—it's tricky business. While skipping anything processed and…
By Emily Laurence
The seriously brilliant way Bobbi Brown fights sugar cravings
February 06, 2017
The seriously brilliant way Bobbi Brown fights sugar cravings
Bobbi Brown's next frontier? Food. Beauty food, that is. The founder of her eponymous makeup…
By Rachel Lapidos
The science-backed reason why you should never skip breakfast
February 02, 2017
The science-backed reason why you should never skip breakfast
Your a.m. meal of eggs and avocado toast might save your life—literally. (As if you needed…
By Emily Laurence
Could playing this video game be the secret to eating healthier?
January 19, 2017
Could playing this video game be the secret to eating healthier?
Did you ever think that eating healthy was all fun and games? (Probably not, if…
By Rachel Lapidos
The new sugar rules everyone should be following
January 18, 2017
The new sugar rules everyone should be following
If there was one thing scientists, nutritionists, and consumers unanimously agreed on in 2016, it…
By Emily Laurence
How Karlie Kloss curbs her sugar cravings
January 17, 2017
How Karlie Kloss curbs her sugar cravings
What do you and Karlie Kloss have in common? Well, if you're one of many…
By Rachel Lapidos
Eating more of this particular veggie could lead to a longer life
January 17, 2017
Eating more of this particular veggie could lead to a longer life
Sure, you may have heard that trading sugar for healthy fats (avocados FTW!) is a wise…
By Emily Laurence
A new study may have uncovered the secret to actually controlling your cravings
January 15, 2017
A new study may have uncovered the secret to actually controlling your cravings
You can be the healthiest person on the planet, but when a junk-food craving hits,…
By Rachel Lapidos
Get ready to kickstart the best cleanse ever with Candice Kumai
January 08, 2017
Get ready to kickstart the best cleanse ever with Candice Kumai
Welcome to Well+Good's (Re)New Year—a five week expert-led program that's all about helping you have…
By Candice Kumai
I'm a health writer—but my low-fat diet was total crap
January 05, 2017
I'm a health writer—but my low-fat diet was total crap
By trade, I’m a health writer who covers the latest wellness research and advice, straight from…
By Well+Good Editors
Should you be drinking your smoothie before bed?
December 11, 2016
Should you be drinking your smoothie before bed?
Sure, you know exactly what to fill your Vitamix with in the morning to fuel…
By Emily Laurence
Tested and approved: The top 5 best blenders
November 24, 2016
Tested and approved: The top 5 best blenders
Whether you're already a master at making everything from gazpacho to nice cream, or you're a bit…
By Emily Laurence
What's better for you—a big or small breakfast?
November 07, 2016
What's better for you—a big or small breakfast?
Long before nutrition experts began considering the relative merits of going gluten-free or cutting out…
By Emily Laurence
The best fruits to eat if you want to avoid a sugar high
October 26, 2016
The best fruits to eat if you want to avoid a sugar high
If you're trying to cut back on sugar, you know you need to chuck the…
By Emily Laurence
The 4 rules to follow if you're eating a late-night meal
October 20, 2016
The 4 rules to follow if you're eating a late-night meal
It's the refrain of nutritionists everywhere: Don't eat after 9 p.m. And late dinners can, indeed,…
By Emily Laurence
These 7 healthy juices taste like fall in a bottle
October 11, 2016
These 7 healthy juices taste like fall in a bottle
Hold the pumpkin spice latte—there are plenty of other ways to sip on the flavors of fall.…
By Willa Tellekson-Flash
The smart way Sophia Bush uses bone broth to fuel her week
August 31, 2016
The smart way Sophia Bush uses bone broth to fuel her week
You'd think being a celebrity means you don't have to spend your Sundays meal prepping for…
By Emily Laurence
4 Reasons Why Your Salad Could Be Causing Digestive Distress
August 19, 2016
4 Reasons Why Your Salad Could Be Causing Digestive Distress
Whether your go-to salad is a grain-based harvest bowl, a classic kale Caesar, or a…
By Willa Tellekson-Flash
Adriana Lima's genius hack for cutting sugar cravings
July 28, 2016
Adriana Lima's genius hack for cutting sugar cravings
No one is immune to sugar cravings—not your SoulCycle instructor, not even Kate Middleton. Hey,…
By Emily Laurence
The Plus Factor: And why there's monk fruit in our logo
July 10, 2016
The Plus Factor: And why there's monk fruit in our logo
Well+Good is your healthiest relationship, hooking you up with the best, most interesting things/people/leggings in…
By Emily Laurence
11 ultra-refreshing coconut water recipes to get you through every meal
June 30, 2016
11 ultra-refreshing coconut water recipes to get you through every meal
Coconut water is a beautifying beverage worth sipping all year long, but the slightly sweet…
By Willa Tellekson-Flash
Do women have a red meat problem?
June 28, 2016
Do women have a red meat problem?
Growing up, Nom Nom Paleo blogger Michelle Tam was taught that eating red meat was…
By Emily Laurence
Selena Gomez's super healthy morning habit
June 22, 2016
Selena Gomez's super healthy morning habit
Is Selena Gomez's song Good For You about ginger? It just might be. In her guest appearance…
By Rachel Lapidos
Whole Foods might not be as clean as you think
June 15, 2016
Whole Foods might not be as clean as you think
Even if you're a master zoodler and cauli rice maker, sometimes it's just easier to…
By Emily Laurence
Put down the skim milk: Full-fat dairy is having a major moment
June 14, 2016
Put down the skim milk: Full-fat dairy is having a major moment
Sorry skim milk and fat-free yogurt, but you're starting to feel as dated as Jazzercise…
By Erin Magner
Are big brands tricking you into eating sugar?
June 08, 2016
Are big brands tricking you into eating sugar?
The Food and Drug Administration has been coming down hard on sugar, mandating that nutrition…
By Emily Laurence
Goodbye, molly. Hello, cacao?
June 02, 2016
Goodbye, molly. Hello, cacao?
Imagine you're at a party and someone asks you to do a line. Of chocolate.…
By Emily Laurence
The coffee-boosted smoothie that gets Jesse Tyler Ferguson going in the morning
June 01, 2016
The coffee-boosted smoothie that gets Jesse Tyler Ferguson going in the morning
Jesse Tyler Ferguson loves food. No, but really. Not only is the actor a restaurateur (he…
By Katie Maguire
Yet another reason why avocados are amazing
May 27, 2016
Yet another reason why avocados are amazing
As if deliciousness alone isn't enough to preach the #avocadoallday gospel, a new study just…
By Emily Laurence
What you really need to know about protein
April 26, 2016
What you really need to know about protein
Whether you add a scoop of protein powder to your daily smoothie or roast enough…
By Willa Tellekson-Flash
The healthiest way to cook vegetables is...
April 26, 2016
The healthiest way to cook vegetables is...
You pile your shopping cart full of fresh produce and know your way around a satisfying…
By Alison Feller
10 Foods That Will Help You Sleep, According to Experts
April 15, 2016
10 Foods That Will Help You Sleep, According to Experts
You've brewed countless cups of chamomile, taken your fair share of restorative yoga classes, and…
By Willa Tellekson-Flash
EWG's updated Dirty Dozen List is out, and strawberries are the ickiest of all
April 13, 2016
EWG's updated Dirty Dozen List is out, and strawberries are the ickiest of all
This just in: strawberries are the new apples! Except—delicious and pretty as they both may be—that's…
By Alison Feller
Exclusive: Tracy Anderson's new bars and shakes are coming to Target
April 11, 2016
Exclusive: Tracy Anderson's new bars and shakes are coming to Target
The godmother of dance cardio (and workout world lightning rod) Tracy Anderson already has the…
By Alison Feller
Is the kale massager the greatest invention ever?
April 01, 2016
Is the kale massager the greatest invention ever?
Kay Deng remembers the exact moment inspiration struck. "I had one of those endless days,…
By Well+Good Editors
Why you should be eating breakfast before and after your a.m. workout, according to Anna Victoria
March 31, 2016
Why you should be eating breakfast before and after your a.m. workout, according to Anna Victoria
Welcome to My Morning Routine, where Anna Victoria and other good-life gurus share their personal (frequently…
By Erin Hanafy
The 5 healthiest granola brands
February 21, 2016
The 5 healthiest granola brands
Granola is one of those "health foods," like nutrition bars, that comes with lots of…
By Lisa Elaine Held
What you need to know about the pink Himalayan sea salt craze
January 11, 2016
What you need to know about the pink Himalayan sea salt craze
Somehow, in recent years, we’ve gone from seeing salt as some sort of taboo (don't…
By Erin Hanafy
Best of 2015: The healthy food stories that shook up your eating habits
December 26, 2015
Best of 2015: The healthy food stories that shook up your eating habits
It’s been a big healthy food year. And in case you’ve missed some of the…
By Jennifer Hare
8 nutritionist tips for a healthier happy hour
November 19, 2015
8 nutritionist tips for a healthier happy hour
By Sarah Sarway
5 tricks for making a perfect smoothie, every single time
September 13, 2015
5 tricks for making a perfect smoothie, every single time
Whether you have your smoothie recipe down to a science, or can't quite get the…
By Alexia Brue
This is what happens when you eat 40 teaspoons of sugar a day
August 30, 2015
This is what happens when you eat 40 teaspoons of sugar a day
Maybe the biggest recent revolution in the nutrition world has been the shift from thinking…
By Amy Marturana
The 5 worst energy drinks that pretend to be healthy
August 28, 2015
The 5 worst energy drinks that pretend to be healthy
When it comes to being smart about the beverages you sip in the name of…
By Jane Rice
Power Plants - Coconut
August 10, 2015
Power Plants - Coconut
Coconut oil, often cold-pressed from the fruit, has been the indisputable breakout ingredient in the nutrition…
By Melisse Gelula
The 5 best and worst nutrition bars
July 29, 2015
The 5 best and worst nutrition bars
By Lisa Elaine Held
The fermented bread that's taking over Los Angeles
July 07, 2015
The fermented bread that's taking over Los Angeles
As a human rights lawyer in Los Angeles, Rose Lawrence was used to fighting for…
By Melisse Gelula
Why organic farmers are really not happy with Whole Foods right now
June 12, 2015
Why organic farmers are really not happy with Whole Foods right now
Whole Foods made Millennials with low-paying start-up jobs happy when it announced it'll be rolling out cheaper…
By Amy Marturana
Refrigerator Look Book: Diane Kochilas
March 08, 2015
Refrigerator Look Book: Diane Kochilas
Blue Zones, the five recognized areas in the world where people live way longer than…
By Jamie McKillop
What you need to know about The Food Babe controversy
December 19, 2014
What you need to know about The Food Babe controversy
Update: During the reporting of this article, Dr. Kevin Folta stated that he was a…
By Lisa Elaine Held
Congressman Tim Ryan would like you to join his "Real Food Revolution"
December 16, 2014
Congressman Tim Ryan would like you to join his "Real Food Revolution"
When they're not in Washington, most politicians schmooze with deep-pocketed execs and local business leaders…
By Lisa Elaine Held
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