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5 mealtime mistakes that are making you gain weight
Are you avoiding avocado, salad dressings or nuts because you’re worried about excess calories? Are you eating out of a to-go container? These are just a few of the mistakes causing you to pack on the pounds. Use these tips to clean up habits that...
The real Paleo diet: acorns, clover and grass seed
The people who ate the original Paleo diet feasted on acorns and white clover, fennel and roasted grass seeds, Israeli researchers report. An unusual new study found a treasure trove of preserved food remains from 780,000 years ago at a site in modern-day Israel, and...
How An Apple Totally Changed My Life
One of my favorite teachers gave me a book years ago. One of those books that kind of blows your mind and also leaves you questioning everything. I was living in Hawaii at the time and paddling canoe—immersed in the water daily. The book is...
Healthy Holiday Swaps To Limit Your Sugar Consumption
We all know we should be cutting back on sugar. Too much sugar can contribute to inflammation, insulin resistance, and general hangry symptoms. The holidays are filled with cheer in the form of sugary treats and drinks, and we don't think you should have to give...
If You Want To Improve Gut Health, New Research Says Taking A Probiotic Isn’t Enough
As we sit between Thanksgiving and The Holidays, one of the best ways to feel and look our best in spite of the constant influx of food, particularly inflammatory foods, is to be kind to your gut. In a new study by the Luxembourg Institute of Health, researchers...
Drinking more water associated with numerous dietary benefits, study finds
For people who want to control their weight or reduce their intakes of sugar, sodium and saturated fat, tap water may be what the doctor ordered. A new study that examined the dietary habits of more than 18,300 U.S. adults found the majority of people...
World Vegan Day: 6 Tips on Switching to a Plant-Based Diet
The switch to vegan food can be easier than you might think and the key is consistency and practice. Don't be discouraged if you stop and start a few times. Most people do. Just know that every single plant-based meal you eat makes a difference—for...
3 Meal-Worthy Smoothies To Kick Your Day Off Right
Soylent is a popular meal replacement drink that's all the rage in Silicon Valley. At first glance, there's a lot to like about Soylent for plant-based peeps. It's vegan. It's lactose-free. It costs under $3 a bottle. And it delivers 400 calories to your body—a...
5 Herbs For A Post-Thanksgiving Dinner Detox
Thanksgiving is only the beginning of a seemingly never-ending holiday hiatus. And each holiday season, my happy-go-lucky self chooses to live in the moment and indulge in all bliss at hand. Overeating, sampling all desserts (several times), and enjoying exquisite wine is just some of...
5 Ways To Make This Thanksgiving Way Healthier (For You & The Planet)
Let's be real: Thanksgiving has transformed into a day characterized by midnight stampedes to local retail superstores, the mass slaughter of millions of turkeys, and unhealthy food comas. Not exactly healthy or eco-friendly. It's time to bring it back to a day marked by gratitude,...
