12 Surprising Health Benefits of Red Wine

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. In fact, most literature on the health benefits of wine often promotes red wine over the white variety. Shutterstock These are 12 research-backed health benefits of wine. Wine may prevent cardiovascular disease. “The top health benefit [of drinking wine] is cardiovascular protection,” says McGrane....

June 17, 2020 · 2 min · 389 words · Laura Wood

6 Healthy Dip Recipes to Make at Home

And not just any kind of dip, but healthy dip recipes that everyone can feel good about? Here’s how to make these healthy dip recipes. But if you’re not careful, that French onion dip can pack in quite a few calories. Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That! This dip is made with alow-fat Greek yogurtbase to help you feel full and keep the calories low. Freshly shred the cheese yourself! Melt the butter in a large skillet....

June 16, 2020 · 2 min · 310 words · Scott Hill

I Gave Up Chocolate For 2 Weeks—Here's What Happened

I can’t remember a time whenchocolatewasn’t a part of my diet. When I want asnack, I eat a chocolate bar. I even turned tochocolate hummusas a way to add some of my favorite sweet stuff to a fruit salad. Shutterstock Yes, it’s safe to say I am addicted to chocolate. So what would happen if I just decided to stop eating chocolate? Well, that’s exactly what I did when I gave up chocolate for two weeks....

June 16, 2020 · 2 min · 242 words · Philip Little

Here's What Happens to Your Body If You Eat Pizza Every Week

Pizza is one of the most popular foods in America. It’s a feel-good food that is easy to grab-and-go for a price that’s just right. (As are leftovers! Shutterstock Here’s how toreheat pizza like a pro.) But what if you’re including pizza in your diet regularlyis there such a thing as too much pizza? What are the potential benefits and drawbacks to your body and overall health? Shutterstock However, if you start eating three or four slices (or more!...

June 15, 2020 · 1 min · 152 words · Mike Wright

26 Best Grab-and-Go Breakfast Foods

Need a healthy breakfast on the go? Put those together, and you have a dilemma. So, what’s the solution? Shutterstock Simple: stock up on these healthy breakfasts you’ve got the option to just grab and go. Fairlife Core Power Chocolate Protein Shakes This is one of thebest protein shakesyou can buy. By usingultra-filtered milk, fairlife is able to reduce the sugar in each bottle while increasing the protein. Fairlife That’s far from the case with this cup from purely elizabeth....

June 12, 2020 · 2 min · 376 words · Kelli Salas

5 Side Effects of Eating Too Much Bread

If there’s something so many of us can agree on, it’s just how wonderfulbreadis. But what are the side effects of eating too much bread you’ll want to look out for? Is it really damaging your health? Shutterstock You’ll end up hungrier. This is where it matters what jot down of bread you’re eating. Your blood sugar levels can spike. Photo: Shutterstock Eating that entire bread basket can end up resulting in raising your blood sugar levels....

June 9, 2020 · 1 min · 116 words · Harold Nelson

The 14 Best Dairy-Free Ice Creams

With the emergence of vegan diets and plant-focused eating, more people are veering onto thedairy-free route. We’re here to do just that. What is dairy-free ice cream? Courtesy of Halo Top As you know, dairy-free ice cream containsyou guessed it!no dairy. That includes skim milk and cream as well as dairy-based protein powders like milk protein concentrate. These include: Is dairy-free ice cream healthy? Nada Moo! It uses almond milk for the creamy base and has pea protein to keep you satisfied after one serving....

June 8, 2020 · 2 min · 283 words · Brenda Anderson

What Happens to Your Body When You Eat a Bagel

Bagels are arguably one of the most deliciousbreakfast foodsaround. “Bagelsare denser than a slice of bread. She also suggests pairing a bagel with other healthy foods to build nutrient intake and help fill you up. Shutterstock So what does happen? Your body may not reap the benefits of fiber. Per the2015-2020 dietary guidelines for Americans, fiber is pinpointed as an under-consumed nutrient for Americans. Shutterstock It can help promote healthy digestion....

June 4, 2020 · 1 min · 202 words · Michelle Weeks

9 Healthy Foods That Turn Off Your Hunger Switch Fast

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. Your body has a hunger switch, and we’re here to teach you how to control it. Shutterstock It all starts bycontrolling your hunger hormones to lose weight fast. The first hormone is calledghrelin, otherwise known as the “I’m hungry” hormone. When your stomach is emptyor thinks it isit secretes ghrelin....

June 2, 2020 · 2 min · 301 words · Amanda Giles

5 Side Effects of Eating Expired Foods

Or better yet, do you get that satisfying feeling of cleaning out your refrigerator by tossing expired items? If you spot something funky, throwing it out would be the best option. “Spoiled foods will develop an off odor, flavor, or texture due to naturally occurring spoilage bacteria. Shutterstock If a food has developed such spoilage characteristics, it should not be eaten.” Here are five possible side effects of eating expired foods....

May 31, 2020 · 1 min · 194 words · Renee Nguyen

You've Been Storing Cheese Wrong Your Whole Life

Do you make a beeline to thecharcuterie boardat parties? Are you always the first person to schedule wine and cheese nights? Do you drool over videos of ooey, gooey, stretched cheese? Shutterstock Then it’s confirmed: you’re a cheese fanatic. And yes, you use plastic wrap to store most of your leftovers without a problem. So if you shouldn’t use plastic to store cheese, what should you use toextend its shelf life?...

May 23, 2020 · 1 min · 159 words · Charles Hopkins

25 Healthier Versions of Your Favorite Childhood Snacks

Even if that’s in my bed!" And then you reached adulthood. Hey,kids' snacks aren’t meant to be filling.) Olivia Tarantino/Eat This, Not That! Or maybe it’s becausekids' snacksare just so darn good, and you want a food hug. And you deserve a food hug. If you want to indulge in yourchildhood snacks, go for it! Courtesy of Olipop We found better-for-you versions of 25 popular products, from pizza bagels to ice cream sandwiches....

May 15, 2020 · 4 min · 780 words · Calvin Rodriguez

33+ Best Healthy Cookie Recipes for Weight Loss

I, the writer, am the first to admit that I can never just haveonecookie. Cocoa-Coconut-Oat Cookies With Chocolate Chunks Looking for something sweet and chocolaty to satisfy that craving you have? Get our recipe forCocoa-Coconut-Oat Cookies With Chocolate Chunks. Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That! Peanut Butter Cookies This recipe is gluten-free, sugar-free, and low-carb. Get our recipe forPeanut Butter Cookies. These easy, four-ingredient cake cookies recipe will come to your rescue!...

May 15, 2020 · 4 min · 852 words · Jerry Bailey