44 Things Nutrition Experts Always Shop for at Whole Foods

Next time you run to your local WF, jot these winning picks onto your list. They’re actually worth it! Gluten-free cookies can be a huge miss, but not with Enjoy Life’s crunchy chocolate chip cookies. Shutterstock If you’re one of the people that like soft cookies, they have those, too." Sauceda GT’s Synergy Kombucha “I love GT’s Divine Grape Kombucha. If you’re not feeling up to sprouting your own nuts, Whole Foods has got you covered!...

October 31, 2018 · 4 min · 645 words · Beth Fisher

25 Weird Kitchen Essentials You Never Knew You Needed

But beyond that, it’s anybody’s game. So how do you know what’s worth the splurge and what’s not? That’s where this list comes in. Courtesy of Amazon While you’re at it, check out the40 Things Healthy Cooks Always Have in Their Kitchen. More exact baking leads to tastier baking, so this is a real win-win. There’s just one problem: Pitting and slicing an avocado can be a dangerous feat. Courtesy of Amazon...

October 24, 2018 · 3 min · 470 words · Hannah Phillips

20 Foods That Raise Your 'Good' Cholesterol

A desirable HDL level is anything greater than 60 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). A fast track to boosting HDL includes quitting smoking and increasing physical activity. Here are the foods that raise HDL cholesterol. Shutterstock One2013 studyfound that consuming blueberries in tandem with exercise can increase HDL levels even more than exercise alone. Avocado As if we needed another excuse to grab a second scoop of guac at the tailgate?...

October 15, 2018 · 2 min · 393 words · Suzanne Gallegos

The Best and Worst Foods on the Benihana Menu

can be detrimental to your healthy lifestyle goals. So if you do decide to get a side, she suggests gettingbrown rice. It’s full of fiber and is relatively low in salt. Benihana/Facebook The fiber in the brown rice will fill you up and keep you from overeating the main course. “These items are lower insodiumand sugar and are also quite low in calories.” Hibachi Chicken Bourque and Sharafeddine say that the hibachi chicken is another suitable entree choice to consider....

August 29, 2018 · 1 min · 128 words · Megan Smith

50 Things You Don't Know About Chocolate

Nothing beats the smooth and rich taste of a piece of chocolate. But, there are tons of hidden facts about chocolate that just make it oh-so sweeter. Did you know that dark chocolate is actually at the top of our30 best Anti-Inflammatory Foods? Shutterstock It’s actually been proven in aLouisiana State University studyto assist in insulin resistance and inflammation relief. If you want to learn more about the world’s favorite dessert, check out these facts below....

August 27, 2018 · 2 min · 397 words · Mary Lee

40 Grossest Things Found In Food And Fast Food

Chang’s Hot & Sour Soup Bowl, with more salt than 44 individual bags of Doritos. But no matter how horrible those foods are, at least in theory, they’re actual foods. And sometimes you should worry about the food itselfstay healthier and happier by avoiding theseunhealthiest foods on the planet! Shutterstock Black Widow in Bag of Grapes And you thought the Whole Foods asparagus-water scandal was bad. We’re experiencing the latter two right now....

August 20, 2018 · 5 min · 954 words · Dawn Smith

What's Really in a Fast Food Hamburger

For decades, many people have wondered what goes on behind the curtains of these patty-prepping assembly lines. What do they put into burgers that makes them so juicy and irresistibly good? Read on to find out what exactly goes into your fast food hamburgers. Shutterstock Then, scroll through the 40 Most Iconic Fast Food Meals of All Time. Why is it so important for fast food companies to cut antibiotics out of their meat?...

August 9, 2018 · 1 min · 134 words · Briana Stokes

20 Foods You Should Never Eat Before a Workout

Everyone has had that moment of pure regret. So whatever you do, skip these 20 foods and instead have something a little more workout-friendly. Your body will thank youpromise. Shutterstock Want to curb your sugar intake? Your stomach might not agree. No way," says Michelle Cady, health coach and author ofSelf-Care in the City. Shutterstock “Fibrous cruciferous veggies require yourdigestionto go the extra mile breaking down their tough cell walls....

August 3, 2018 · 3 min · 445 words · Paul Guerra

How To Make Mouth-Watering Poke Bowls At Home

Think of poke (pronounced poh-keh) as a sushi-based bento box jam-piled in a bowl. Next, it’s time tochoose a carb. Sidoti admits that Jasmine rice is her favorite, but any key in of rice works well. Courtesy of HelloFresh “White rice seasoned in rice wine vinegar, or brown rice works as well. “Cut the fish into bite-sized pieces, about 1/4- to 1/2- inch. I like to toss it in the dressing about 15 to 30 minutes prior to serving....

July 23, 2018 · 1 min · 113 words · Pamela Garcia

17 Foods With Different Names on East vs. West Coasts

For a limited time, you could save 50 percent off the cover priceclick here! (Fun fact: Edy’s actually invented the Rocky Road ice cream flavor!) The Dreyers opened a new ice cream plant in 1948 and renamed the company Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream. jbcurio/Flickr It became so popular that Hellmann decided to open up a factory in 1913 to start producing the mayo. Ever since, Bimbo has kept the regional distribution of each brand but rolled out similar branding and packaging....

July 18, 2018 · 2 min · 238 words · Jeffrey Savage

8 Food Secrets from Novak Djokovic

A lot of practice. at Wimbledon, beating Kevin Anderson in straight sets. Here, in an exclusive Eat This, Not That! Shutterstock The first thing I do out of bed is to drink a tall glass of room-temperature water. Water is a critical part of the body’s repair process. But I avoid ice water, for a reason. Shutterstock There’s some benefit to this processheating the cold water burns a few additional calories....

July 15, 2018 · 2 min · 303 words · Tommy Scott

Every True Food Kitchen Menu Item—Ranked!

However, not all of their dishes make the grade on fat, sodium, and sugar. For a limited time, you might save 50 percent off the cover priceclick here! Pick this high-protein ‘wich to stave off those pesky 2 p.m. munchies. Courtesy of True Food Kitchen If trying this beckoning flavor is a must, opt for splitting the muffin with a pal. Kale adds more waist-cinching fibera whopping 43 percent of your DVnot to mention a hefty dose of health-boosting antioxidants....

July 12, 2018 · 2 min · 324 words · Jonathan Dawson

13 Weird Food Phobias People Actually Have

After all, how can one fear something that’s essential to both our existenceandsanity? What Is Cibophobia? Roberts also says that phobias fall under the umbrella of anxiety-related disorders. Shutterstock “Generally this fear develops after a person has had an unexpected and scary experience with this food. For example, if they ate an expired product or choked on a particular food and panicked. Unlike eating disorders, food phobias are characterized by the preparation and handling of ingredients found in food....

July 9, 2018 · 1 min · 204 words · Rebecca Wang