Whether you opt for the open road or a stationary bike, it’s easy to fall in love with cycling. The sport offers a myriad of benefits — from improved endurance to mood-boosting endorphins — that are only amplified by a healthy cycling diet. Nutrition for cycling isn’t unlike most other healthy, balanced diets. It’s based on […]
If you’ve tried eliminating added sugar from your diet, you know that it seems to creep its way into everything. One of the biggest culprits? Dressings, marinades, and sauces. Instead of ruining your gorgeous salads with globs of sugary sauce, try these 10 sugar-free salad dressings instead. Not only are they free of added sugar in its most […]
So you’ve decided to ditch the booze and lead a healthier life. But you still want to enjoy the complex and intriguing flavors that a well-made cocktail can bring. Well, you’re in luck because there are plenty of great recipes for making a killer non-alcoholic cocktail, often called a “mocktail.” These combinations can approximate the […]
For some, a drink is an ideal way to unwind at the end of a long day or celebrate the weekend’s arrival. But sometimes you have to drive, or parent, or maybe you’ve decided to be more health-conscious. Luckily, you can keep a clear head and still stay in good spirits by enjoying the best […]
A lot is made of the odd dietary combinations that result from cravings during pregnancy, but comparatively little is devoted to how should you eat while breastfeeding. While the “eating for two” mindset gets an overdue makeover in our nutrition program, 2B Pregnant, lactating mothers do need extra calories. Let’s explore where they should come from. How Many […]
If you’re avoiding kombucha because you don’t think it tastes good — well, you probably haven’t tried the best kombuchas. Sure, “booch” is made from a yeast and bacteria colony (known as a SCOBY) that looks like a baby alien, and its tartness can be an acquired taste for some people, but there are some amazing flavors […]
For years, it looked like egg yolks were no longer disinvited from the breakfast table. After decades of warnings over the amount of cholesterol in yolks, researchers reversed course: Studies suggested that dietary cholesterol had a minimal impact on blood-cholesterol levels and touted the nutritional benefits of egg yolks (fat-burning choline, bone-building vitamin D). In 2016, […]
Antioxidants are one of those compounds you hear about all the time, but their functions, benefits, and sources aren’t always clear. This article is for everyone who’s ever wondered “what are antioxidants, and am I getting enough of them?” Let’s separate myths from facts and look at which vitamins have antioxidant properties, which foods are […]
While the store is best-known for its variety of irresistible snacks and frozen foods, Trader Joe’s salad dressings are among their most criminally underrated products. From mild flavors that let the ingredients shine to bold ones you can’t find anywhere else, there are good and good-for-you dressings if you know where to look. These 11 […]
Sitting back after a long day and sipping on a tumbler doused with a fine spirit or drinking an expertly crafted cocktail can be a soothing ritual. But drinking hard liquor regularly can also be tough on your body and mind, so many folks have been switching to the new crop of non-alcoholic spirits and making […]