3 Workouts Proven to Change Your Body Shape, Says Exercise Expert

It’s simply a fact that we’re born with certainbody shapes. For the record, the shapes are exactly what they sound like. If you’re a pear-shaped woman, you’ve got shouldersand an upper bodythat are narrower than your hips. Tim Liu, C.S.C.S. Below I lay out three great workouts for four of the most common body shapes. For men who are “rectangles,” there’s a workout here for you, as well. My colleagues here at Eat This, Not That!...

May 6, 2021 · 4 min · 762 words · Susan Lewis

Channing Tatum Says He's a "Completely New Person" After Pandemic Weight Loss

If you’vegained a few poundsover the course of the pandemic, you’re far from alone. In fact, even some famously fit celebrities have found their clothes fitting a bit tighter amid COVIDincludingChanning Tatum. In a May 5 interview onThe Tonight Show, Tatum told hostJimmy Fallonthat he’dput on significant weightduring the pandemic. Gilbert Carrasquillo / Getty Images Tatum says he put on 10 pounds during the pandemic. This is bad,'" he told Fallon....

May 6, 2021 · 1 min · 185 words · Sarah White

How 40 Famous Dishes Got Their Famous Names

Did you know thatFrench friesaren’t French and Germanchocolate cakeisn’t German? Did you ever wonder how hamburgers got their name when they have no ham in them? As it turns out, there are all sorts of surprising stories behind the names of your favorite foods. Shutterstock And for more, check out these15 Classic American Desserts That Deserve a Comeback. It was poured over somebeefand became a household hit. Thus, the legendary dish was born....

May 5, 2021 · 4 min · 674 words · Jasmine Sims

We Tried 5 "Secret Sauce" Varieties & This Is the Best

If you thought I had a passion forketchupandbarbecue sauce, don’t get me started on secret sauces. Specialty condiments hold a special place in my heart. Sometimes I’ll order extra if it tickles my taste buds. Shutterstock Of course, not every recipe is created equally, nor do they all taste the same. So I decided to taste them for you. Read on to find out how they measure up. Photo: Sweet Baby Ray’s...

May 4, 2021 · 2 min · 272 words · David Lee

5 Things That Can Happen When You Eat a Lot of Peanut Butter

But even pre-pandemic, peanut butter has long beenone of America’s most-lovedand versatile foods. Your heart may be healthier. Peanuts are a rich source of themicronutrient polyphenols, which may be the reason for their heart-healthy nature. Shutterstock you’ve got the option to overload on sugar, salt, and fat. you’re free to improve your blood glucose management. (And FYI, this isHow Every State Eats Peanut Butter.) Shutterstock You could ingest carcinogenic toxins. (Related: The Nutrition Low-Down on Peanut Butter....

May 3, 2021 · 1 min · 133 words · Felicia Warner

Doing This With Pasta May Actually Make It Deadly, Science Says

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. Sure, it’s common knowledge that letting some foods sit out is dangerous. Shutterstock It’s possible to get food poisoning from a cooked starch that’s been sitting out too long. And yes, it can turn serious. Often to blame for this is a bacterium calledBacillus cereus, Mathur tellsScience Daily....

May 1, 2021 · 1 min · 130 words · Sarah Butler

Side Effects of Giving Up Tea, According to Nutritionists

But if you’re aregular tea drinker, that may come with some side effectsnot all of them good. Lisa Young, RDN. “There are SO MANY health benefits to tea and so few drawbacks,” says Molly. Miti Fotos/ Unsplash “I would so much rather people drink tea, versus what they’re often drinking!” There are plenty of ways to make the desired changes in your diet without cutting out tea altogether. And don’t missThe 7 Healthiest Foods to Eat Right Now....

May 1, 2021 · 1 min · 156 words · Christopher Chapman

Kelly Osbourne Opens Up About Her 90-Pound Weight Loss

However, getting to this point hasn’t been without its hiccups. And for more celebrity transformations, check outJessica Simpson Says This Is Why She Threw Out Her Scale. She says her weight loss made her feel “amazing.” Taylor Hill / FilmMagic “I was so f***ing happy and I felt amazing,” she explained. However, it wasn’t media scrutiny or pressure from others that spurred her transformation. “I did it for me,” she said....

April 30, 2021 · 1 min · 170 words · Timothy Leonard

What Happens When You Eat Ground Beef, Says Science

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. And they especially adore theirground beef, which makes up more than46%of total US retail beef consumption. Shutterstock You get nearly half of your daily protein needs. Proteinis a building block macronutrient essential for the growth and repair of muscle, tissue, and bone. It helps make hormones and also carries oxygen throughout your body in your bloodstream....

April 30, 2021 · 2 min · 352 words · Matthew Jensen

6 Beverages You Grew Up Drinking That Are Terrible For You

Your tastes might’ve changed a bit since then, and that goes for your diet, too. Especially when it comes tobeverages! Hey, they weren’t healthy for you back then, and they’re still not. Shutterstock (Spoiler alert: They’re all sugar bombs!) Keep these out of the fridge, and you’ll be much better off. Instead, stock up on any ofThe 7 Healthiest Foods to Eat Right Now. Courtesy of Yoo-Hoo Yoo-hoo Oh, Yoo-hoo....

April 29, 2021 · 2 min · 236 words · Amanda Hood

Surprising Ways Eating White Bread Affects Your Body, Says Science

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. Have you everwonderedabout what happens to your body when you have a ham and cheese on white bread? Shutterstock What about when you toast up a slice of white to eat alongside your breakfast? Or how about when you simply butter up a roll with dinner?...

April 29, 2021 · 1 min · 206 words · Meredith Sanchez

The #1 Unhealthiest Way to Make Eggs, According to Dietitians

When I say “breakfast” what do you picture? And so did a lot of people. Eggs are a fantastic source of many essential nutrients. Shutterstock (Related:Surprising Truths you gotta Know About Eggs, Say Experts. Why the unhealthiest way to cook eggs is to fry them at high heat. That’s because oil is high in calories and saturated fats. And butter is one of the worst offenders. Using all of these ingredients “can detract from the high nutritional profile of eggs,” she explains....

April 28, 2021 · 1 min · 151 words · Angela Morrison

The 15-Second Exercise Trick That Can Change Your Life, Says Science

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. Not only that, but all of that sedentary behavior can affect your mind, too. Shutterstock Read on for more about what it isand how you’re free to do it, too. In exercise snacking, you don’t exercise in one go as you would traditionally....

April 28, 2021 · 1 min · 111 words · Harold Ramos