6 Simple & Tasty Swaps to Level Up Your Child’s Lunchbox
“Back-to-school sales start earlier and earlier every year,” my friend said last month, thumbing through a Target ad on her phone. She sounded discouraged, but even as a kid,…
Fuel Your Body
No Whey: Why You Should Skip this Popular Protein
Among the wide array of protein powders, whey is perhaps most ubiquitous and popular. I’ve long opted for non-soy plant-based proteins because they don’t create potential…
Is Coconut Sugar a Healthy Sweetener? A Top FAQ
I’ve been getting this question a lot lately. I wrote this last year to address coconut sugar, which has become the “it” sweetener for many health-conscious folks.…
7 Kitchen Staples to Help You Eat Healthy on a Budget
Have you heard the old myth that it’s too expensive to eat healthy? It’s time to put this rumor to rest so you can get on with enjoying a healthy lifestyle while staying on a reasonable…
The Powerful Truth About Whether You Should Snack
You’ve probably heard the outdated (and totally untrue) advice that you should eat six small meals a day.
Many of us have been duped into following this advice for years, and the results…
How Zero-Calorie Sodas Can Add Up Around Your Waistline
We don’t need to go there, right?
You know about our obesity epidemic, and how adolescents in particular suck down soda by the near-gallon, which contributes to insulin resistance…
No More Popcorn: 5 Easy, Yummy Alternatives
Somewhere during the fat-free craze of the late 1980s, popcorn was granted “healthy food” status because it’s naturally fat-free and low-calorie. Big mistake!
We…
Fad Equals Bad: Why Fad Diets Will Always Fail
Imagine this life: You kick up your feet, grab a mug of hot coffee, and just eat cookies all day long. The result? You lose so much weight that you get TV interview requests!
Now,…
