Science Explains Why You Can’t Stop Eating Potato Chips
In a new study, salt made people eat 11% more food and calories. You might think fatty foods are delicious, but fat alone isn’t actually very appetizing. (The true taste of [...]
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10 Healthy Foods That (Practically) Never Expire
While it’s true that many shelf-stable foods are often loaded with preservatives (think condiments, lunch meats, and bags of chips), a number of good-for-you foods [...]
The Best Late-Night Snacks
Cottage Cheese with Live Cultures Cottage cheese is an excellent choice for a nighttime snack because it’s low in carbohydrates and high in protein. Don’t shy [...]
15 Calcium Sources That Don’t Require a Cow
Calcium is essential for healthy bones, but it does so much more. Calcium is required for normal muscle and nerve function and your blood to clot properly. A calcium [...]
Almond Joy: Eating Just a Handful a Day Boosts Diet Health
Just add a handful of almonds: a University of Florida study suggests that improving one’s diet can be as simple as that. Researchers studied the effect that the [...]
3 Delicious (and Healthy!) Snacks to Cut Cravings
The best way to prevent a craving for something sweet (read: midmorning oatmeal cookie) from derailing your day? Plan ahead with go-to healthy snacks. These recipes from the [...]
Lasting Impressions: Psychologists Discover What Influences Our Food Choices
As New Year’s resolutions come and go, one area many people focus on is their health and weight. With Americans tipping the scales more than ever, social and [...]
6 Cholesterol-Lowering Foods You Didn’t Know About
Certain foods have been shown to decrease heart disease risk by lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and raising HDL (good) cholesterol. And while you probably know about [...]
6 Nutrition Mistakes You Always Make That Keep You Fat
Start by performing triage on the six eating habits listed here. But don’t try to banish them all at once. “Target just one or two behaviours at first—ones that [...]
Fiber: The Least Sexy Weight-Loss Tool
This piece is about fiber, but you should read it anyway, especially if you’re looking for a healthy way to drop a few pounds. (Don’t worry, we’ll use [...]
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