What Exactly Is 'French Style' Yogurt And Should You Try It?

If you’re a yogurt lover, the past few years have sent you on a world tour. But there’s another country coming to the yogurt menu: France. With Greek yogurt taking over the yogurt market, Yoplait’s hold on the industry is slowly slipping. Did they do it? And while you’re at it expanding your breakfast repertoire, check out thesebest breakfast foods for weight loss. This technique is called “pot-set.” So, we flipped the bottles over and looked at the nutrition facts....

July 25, 2017 · 1 min · 183 words · Jonathan Peterson

McDonald's New Soft Serve Isn't As Healthy As It Seems

Earlier this season,McDonald’sdecided that they were joining thehealthy ice creammovement. Darci Forrest, Senior Director of menu innovation, recently announced that soft-serve was the newest updated item. There’s no doubt about it, making these changes is a big deal. @McDonalds/Twitter But is the new version as good as it sounds? It was about time the chain dropped the long list of chemicals. It’s still not your best option. @McDonalds/Twitter To our surprise, this dessert got a bit more waist-widening....

July 12, 2017 · 1 min · 79 words · Laurie Thompson

What You Should Know About Raising Canes Chicken

Fast food chicken is on the rise. But they weren’t the only chicken chain on the list, nor were they the highest ranked. We know what you’re thinking because we had the same question “Raisingwho?” Raising Cane’s We’ve also got your back when it comes to satisfying your chicken craving in the meantime. But before you go ordering any old thing off the menu, confirm you check outChick-Fil-A menuranked! Your Choice Of Chicken Courtesy of Facebook/Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers...

July 7, 2017 · 1 min · 160 words · Jason Cunningham

This is What Real People Look Like After Losing 20 Pounds

Losing weight can be intimidating. Scroll through to see how these everyday people shed 20+ pounds. Jessica Photo courtesy of Instagram/@jesssilvxo “Transformation Sunday ! ( if that’s even a thing ) -20 lbs in 6 months! Photo on the left was last summer and photo on the right is current! Her next goal is to keep the lbs offand we’re so rooting for her. Sterling Photo courtesy of Instagram/@the_hoff15 “Transformation Tuesday coming at y’all....

June 30, 2017 · 2 min · 316 words · Andre Crawford

15 Morning Mistakes That Wreck Your Metabolism

My friend Samantha and I grabbed breakfast yesterday morningI ordered the egg-topped avo toast. She got a smoothie. “I’m on a diet,” she said, “and drinking my meals.” Shutterstock What she was really drinking was her calories. And it’ll help you burn fat all day, every day. You Woke Up Too Early …Or went to bed too late. Shutterstock Not to mention, mixing high levels of cortisol withcaffeinecan increase your tolerance to caffeine....

June 23, 2017 · 2 min · 344 words · Justin Pearson

McDonald's vs. Wendy's: Which Is Better?

It’s happened to the best of us. All of a sudden, this seems like the hardest decision you’ve had to make all day. Life’s full of difficult choices, but deciding which drive-thru to enter should not be one of them. image Looks like there’s more than just round or square patties setting these apart! The fries follow a similar pattern. Seems like a clear choice to us. Courtesy of Wendy’s...

June 21, 2017 · 1 min · 155 words · Michael Jones

Three Reasons Why You Shouldn't Eat Sabra Hummus

Hummus is a favorite for foodies and dieters alike. And why wouldn’t it be? Instead of consuming this manufactured dip, consider making your own at home. Shutterstock It’s super easy just check out these11 Tips for Making the Perfect Homemade Hummusand then get on it! One ingredient used in Sabra, however, does carry some health concerns: potassium sorbate. Eat This! Shutterstock That means it’s packed with all-natural ingredients like extra virgin olive oil and zero preservatives....

June 15, 2017 · 1 min · 93 words · Matthew Roberts

Jillian Michaels' Most Controversial Weight Loss Tip

But what happens when her advice is a little… controversial? Your white lie may have consequences in the long run. Why We’re Doing It Anyway Shutterstock Dieting and dining out don’t always go hand-in-hand. Shutterstock “It doesn’t hurt anyone,” Jillian says. “If it saves your health and prevents you from developing amuffin top, who really cares?” Take it from the fitness expert. Shutterstock And if telling a white lie makes that easier for you, go right ahead!...

June 14, 2017 · 1 min · 83 words · Hector Oconnor

What's Really in Cool Whip Will Shock You

Move aside swan pool floats; Cool Whip is summer’s hottest accessory. We break it down below. Alas, Cool Whip is mostly justsyrupy oil. In fact, when it first debuted in stores in 1966, Cool Whip was actually a dairy-free product! Kraft only started adding skimmed milk and light cream in 2010. Is this starting to sound less than appetizing yet? Nutritional Breakdown This topping’s nutritionals shows you it’s mostly just fat and sugar....

June 8, 2017 · 1 min · 159 words · Edward Patel

This Is Why You Should Stop Drinking LaCroix

This fizzy flavored water has taken over the sparkling beverage market. So swapping out a sugary carbonated beverage with something sugar-free is a no-brainer, right? Not quite; it is possible to have too much of a good thing. Like any other sparkling beverage, LaCroix is infused with carbonic acid to give it its effervescence. Note: the authors saiddental, notnutritious. But that doesn’t mean LaCroix is off the hook yet when it comes to being a better-body choice....

June 2, 2017 · 1 min · 92 words · Shannon Aguilar

The One Menu Item You Should Never Order At Chick-fil-A

Every time we’re near a Chick-Fil-A my friend, Jordan, insists on going. Turns out, she’s not alone. Like most Americans, Jordan finds the restaurant chain’s offerings delicious. But don’t be fooled the calorie, sodium, fat-filled options still exist. What’s worse, these waist-widening picks are not where you’d expect. It sure shocked us. Just take a look at these20 Worst Restaurant Salads in America. Sodium is a known catalyst of the development ofheart diseaseand hypertension....

May 30, 2017 · 2 min · 216 words · Isaac Martinez

This 55-Year-Old Lost 105 Pounds By Making This One Change

Let’s face it: long-lastingweight lossdoesn’t happen overnight. Don’t believe us? So, how did they do it? The couple’s dramatic transformation began with one simple step: cutting out alcohol. “This took 14 months for both of us. I started losing weight when I quit drinking last March. Without doing anything else I lost 30 lbs,“says the Redditor. “That motivated me to start cutting sugar and control portion size.” “I’m sure it would eventually kill me if I hadn’t,” he says....

May 24, 2017 · 1 min · 194 words · Fred Doyle

Exactly How Sofia Vergara Stays Ageless

Since the show’s premiere in 2009, she’s become a beauty icon. As a spokesperson for CoverGirl and Head & Shoulders, Vergara has remained glamorous into her mid-40’s. Without a visible wrinkle on her face, we’re wondering how she does it. Was she blessed with good genes? Well, that’s probably part of it. But it also turns out she does a lot to keep her appearance in top shape. Sofia admits she’s been taking care of her skin since her early 20’sand it certainly shows!...

May 13, 2017 · 2 min · 383 words · Jill Pacheco