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Eating Well on a Budget
Smart ways to fight inflation at the grocery store.
The Surprising Gut-Brain Connection
Your gut has a mind of its own. In fact, it is a “second brain” that can increase or decrease your risk of depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions.
How to Fight Inflammation With Food
What to eat to heal your bodyl.
Give Peas a Chance
I have yet to meet a vegetable I didn’t like . . . eventually. Take avocado, for example. I mean that figuratively, of course. I will hide avocados with the chocolate to keep them safe, if necessary. But that was not always the case. Avocados are actually a fruit masquerading as a vegetable, and when […]
5 Reasons to Go Meat-free
Look at all the meat alternatives on restaurant menus and the array of plant-based products at grocery stores, and it’s clear that the number of people choosing to eat less meat is steadily increasing. While a vegetarian diet has historically been associated with plain salads, bland tofu, and the fear of malnutrition, this outdated perception […]
3 Ways to Manage Food Cravings
Do you ever get up from the table after completing a meal and still feel like you’re craving something? This feeling can lead to unintentional weight gain and issues with self-control. Cravings can be disheartening to deal with because nobody wants to feel like an area of their life is difficult to control. Self-sabotage and […]
Fizzy Facts About Soda
No-Bake Pomegranate Chocolate Tart
This rich and creamy dessert combines two beloved holiday tastes, dark chocolate and pomegranates, and comes together quickly. It has the added bonus of requiring no cooking time, so you have more time to do other things you love. Crust 2 cups almond flour ¼–½ cup cacao powder, to taste ¹⁄³ cup coconut oil, melted […]
Dealing With Picky Eaters
Variety is the spice of life—unless you’re a toddler who demands dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets and mac ’n’ cheese at every meal. Picky eating isn’t uncommon among youngsters, but that doesn’t make the issue any less frustrating for parents. Here are some ways you can make healthy foods more attractive to kiddos: Taste test. “Hey, […]