10 International Breakfasts Healthier Than Yours

Other countries may not have our amber waves of grain, but many do offer a healthier breakfast blueprint. Take inspiration from these 10 international breakfasts that contain both the nutrients you need and deliciousness par excellence. None of these is 100 percent perfectbut most likely a lot healthier than yours. Shutterstock Check ‘em out and then find outThe 30 Best Breakfast Habits to Drop 5 Pounds! If you love creative egg dishes, don’t miss these25 Best Egg Recipes for Weight Loss....

April 8, 2016 · 2 min · 248 words · Barbara Buckley

The 9 Best Complex Carbs for Weight Loss

And by right ones, we meancomplex carbs. What are complex carbs? Before we get into what complex and simple carbs are, let’s start with the basics: carbohydrates. Shutterstock Carbohydrates are a pop in of macronutrient, just like protein or fat. Carbs are the main energy source of the human diet, according to anAmerican Journal of Clinical Nutritionarticle. These carbohydrates keep you full for longer because they take more time for your body to digest....

April 5, 2016 · 2 min · 370 words · Kenneth Gray

15 Homemade Swaps for the Worst Ultra-Processed Foods

You’ve probably heard that processed food is bad for you. But as it turns out, we’ve been using this term all wrong. It’s ultra-processed food that we need to worry about. According to experts, food processing lies along a pretty diverse spectrum. It starts with the basics: your unprocessed foods (i.e. veggies), your minimally processed foods (i.e. meat or yogurt), and your processed ingredients (i.e. sugar, oil, or vinegar). While some processed foods can be healthy foods, ultra-processed foods are definitely not....

March 30, 2016 · 3 min · 583 words · Sylvia Johnson

25 Recipes for Energy Balls That Live Up to the Hype

From pumpkin and spice to pineapple and coconut, there’s a recipe for every craving. Plus, they’re all packed withenergizing foodsto keep you full and focused. Get the recipe fromCotter Crunch. The macadamia nuts in this recipe contain about twice as many healthy, monounsaturated fatty acids as almonds. Get the recipe fromJulie’s Eats and Treats. Get the recipe fromWell Plated. The earthy tones of the matcha powder and nutty flavor of the pistachios compliment each other wonderfully....

March 29, 2016 · 2 min · 349 words · Joseph Brown

12 Flourless Ways To Make Pizza

That comes out to 250 slices of pizza eaten everysecond. Yep, you heard us right. There’s no need to give up pizza altogether to stay healthy and lose weight. You just have to put together the right pie. You probably didn’t know it, but there are some benefits to eating some ‘za. It’s not all bad. Well, except for the dough. So what was that about having pizza in a healthy diet?...

March 28, 2016 · 3 min · 557 words · Sarah Martin

The 16 Best Nutrition Bars for Every Goal

And then from there, your next step is to look at the nutritionals. But that’s all easier said than done, right? That’s why it’sEat This, Not That!to the rescue! Perfect Snacks Of the nearly hundreds of items on the market, we’ve pinpointed a few of our favorites. Anti-Aging Your Goal:Keep your skin glowing. (And it wouldn’t hurt if it was good for your health as well)! Perfect Snacks These nutrients can help promote healthier, younger looking skin and ward off wrinkles....

March 25, 2016 · 2 min · 229 words · Johnny Higgins

Every KIND Bar—Ranked!

KIND has recently come under fire for making the claim that its snack bars are healthy. And you’re right. Fortunately, giving up added sugar has been shown to improve cholesterol and blood sugar levels. KIND quantity by weight). Instead, grab one of thesebest yogurts for weight loss. Dipping fruit and nuts in yogurt means you’re in for a sugar rush. KIND In fact, these bars contain more sugar than apricots....

March 22, 2016 · 4 min · 643 words · Travis Simpson

35 Collagen Recipes That Turn Back The Clock

You may know collagen as the buzzword commonly associated with anti-aging face creams and eye serums. Fortunately, you’re able to restore some collagen in your body simply by eating it. Collagen-rich foods pack a healthy dose of muscle-building proteinabout 11 grams per serving. Okay, you’re sold, right? Check out our favorite anti-aging, protein-packed recipes from bloggers featuring a healthy dose of collagen and gelatin. You may have to kiss your favorite anti-aging creams goodbye!...

March 21, 2016 · 3 min · 494 words · George Potts

20 Ways to Bounce Back After Vacation

Because you want to look just as hot for yournextvacation, right? On the Plane The sooner you start refocusing on your comeback, the better! Hold for a count of 10 as you continue to exhale. Shutterstock Start getting back on trackon your wayhome and chug some water instead. Embrace the Veggies! (Ah, international Customs regulations.) Shutterstock And the sooner you get your veggie-eating on, the better. “Vegetables are packed with water, so they’ll help you to stay hydrated....

March 17, 2016 · 3 min · 493 words · Kathleen Valdez

30 Bowls For Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner—That Aren't Soup!

For Buddhaor hippiebowls, it’s a tahini sauce. For smoothie bowls, it’s a bounty of fruit with countless toppings. But just like meals that are served on a plate, not all bowls will help you trim down. Keep reading to get our ultimate list of bowls you’re able to eat for every meal! BREAKFAST Stacks of pancakes and sides of greasy bacon are things of the past. Get the recipe fromThe Minimalist Baker....

March 12, 2016 · 3 min · 586 words · Mr. Brandon Carter DVM

How Maria Menounos Dropped 40 Pounds

What do you serve when Kim Kardashian stops by unexpectedly? Television star and best-selling author Maria Menounos actually needs an answer for dilemmas like these. Here, she explains how that eating plan informs everything she doesincluding last-minute entertainingand leads torapid weight loss. (For even more slim-down tricks, check outMaria Menounos' 6 Essential Rules for Weight Loss.) ETNT: In your last book, you talked a lot about “the 50-Year Plan.” What is that, exactly, and how does it shape your relationship with food?...

March 8, 2016 · 2 min · 270 words · Stephanie Mills

17 Reasons Why You're Gaining Weight Back After Losing It

This content references scientific studies and academic research, and is fact-checked to ensure accuracy. Our teamof licensed nutritionists and dietitians strives to be objective, unbiased, and honest. Trying to slim down can be similar to bouncing on a trampoline. Shutterstock The harder we jump down, the higher our weight infuriatingly shoots right back up. It’s not just hard on your wallet (buying new pants all the time isn’t cheap! And four contestants were actually heavier after the show than before they started their weight-loss journey....

March 4, 2016 · 3 min · 601 words · Joshua Mitchell

The 10 Best Chocolate Snacks Without Soy Lecithin

Soy: friend or foe? For those with soy allergies, the answer is obvious. For everyone else, the answer is a little murkier. First of all, it’s estimated that well over 95 percent of all soy is genetically modified. It’s also known to be one of the most pesticide-drenched crops on the market. But these cute little brownie bites come as close as possible to that concept. Coconut sugar, cocoa powder, and sea salt flavor the nutritious blend of seeds....

March 4, 2016 · 1 min · 161 words · Daniel Kidd