bBefore the pandemic, Barbara Senich, a retiree from Chapel Hill, NC, was diagnosed with prediabetes, meaning the sugar levels in her blood put her at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The source of that blood sugar level was sweet foods, grains and other carbohydrates. She says she thought about it every 30 seconds, which … Read more
Fancy something sweet on the go? A drive-thru run can satisfy your sugar cravings quickly and easily. Although fast food restaurants are best known for their main dishes such as burgers, tacos and pizza, most chains offer at least a few desserts. Of course, many fast food dessert offerings mimic their entrees in terms of … Read more
For coffee in the morning. Across the Internet, people are broadcasting a different routine: drinking a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil after getting out of bed. Soaking up the oil normally reserved for cooking has been a “game changer,” one TikToker said. “It gives my body a kick start,” said another. Others claim that a … Read more
Whole grains are a fundamental part of a healthy diet. Not only are they a good source of essential nutrients such as B vitamins, selenium, magnesium, protein and fiber, but they also provide hundreds of bioactive compounds linked to numerous health benefits. Including a variety of whole grains in your meals and snacks can improve … Read more
Growing, Olivia Dreizen Howell, 39, ‘lived on’ diet soda. So did her family. At a family reunion in 1996, everyone wore T-shirts with their shared last name in Diet Coke-can font. “We drank Diet Coke, Diet Ginger Ale and Diet Sprite like water – there was no difference in our household,” she says. Like many, … Read more
IIf you’ve ever gone down the rabbit hole of health and wellness trends online, you’ve probably come across the so-called shady side of nightshades: vegetables like tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, and peppers. What has suddenly made them newsworthy is that they have been singled out by self-proclaimed wellness experts and celebrity dieters as the culprits behind … Read more
MMaybe you’ve heard somewhere that pickles are a “superfood,” and you’ve dutifully added them to your grocery list. Unfortunately, you may end up reaching for the wrong jar, as many pickles in supermarkets aren’t exactly good for you. Scientists have made progress in separating fact from fiction when it comes to health claims about pickles: … Read more
If you’ve always been curious about the Mediterranean diet, now is the ideal time to start implementing it into your lifestyle. Especially if you’re trying to lose weight, the MedDiet has scientific evidence that proves it can help with your weight loss efforts. By following this delicious diet, you can also reduce your risk of … Read more
The product recommendations in this post are recommendations of the interviewed author and/or expert(s) and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to purchase something, we will not earn any commission. The pretzel has really stood the test of time; the first records of the knotted treat date back to the … Read more
It’s no secret that protein is an essential nutrient for building muscle mass, supporting healthy weight management and strengthening the immune system. But protein isn’t just vital for bodybuilders and athletes; it should be a nutrient central to any nutritious, balanced diet. If you’re looking to add more protein to your diet, you may be … Read more