Diet

When it comes to weight loss, we all too often focus on restriction and what we “shouldn’t” eat. However, sometimes adding the right things into your diet can tip the scales in your favor—no deprivation required. According to one of the latest TikTok trends, it only takes some simple math to not only lose weight […]

What is the 75 Hard Challenge exactly, and do wellness experts give it the green light or a hard pass? Here’s what you should know about the viral fitness and diet trend—including how to modify it for safety and sustainability. If you’re on TikTok and have ever viewed footage related to health, chances are high […]

It’s the holiday season—which means holiday parties. Want to keep things healthy-ish over the holidays? RDs share their best tips for what to eat, what dishes they like to bring, and how to handle the dessert table. True, singing loud is one way to spread holiday cheer, but gathering for a holiday party is a […]

Curious about the ancient practice of Ayurveda? We tapped an expert to break down everything you need to know, including Dosha types and how to follow an Ayurvedic diet according to your body type. If you’ve ever felt like you need a little more balance in your life, Ayurvedic practices might help. Ayurveda is an […]

As a dietitian and personal trainer, I get asked this hopeful question a lot. Unfortunately, it doesn’t really work that way. In fact, fat distribution is very dependent on genetics, among some other variables. Things like age, hormones, medications, smoking, and stress can all affect where you gain weight in your body. Still, the myth […]

Wondering what to eat before a workout? Jessica Nelson, RDN, CPT, writes the ultimate workout nutrition guide—including what to eat before and after a workout. If you want to get the most out of your workout, what you eat beforehand can make a serious difference. Fueling your body properly before exercise can help you extend […]

It’s officially music festival season, folks! Yes, they’re a ton of fun—but they can also make you feel downright manic and haggard if you show up unprepared. To thrive through festival season this year, we turned to seasoned veteran Natalie Haschek to find out what to bring to a music festival. Together with her sister […]

Because food pyramids and calorie counting are so 1993. Make healthy eating simple on any plan with these perfect plate proportions for general, vegan, paleo, and keto diets. General Healthy Plate Portions If you’re not on a specific diet, these portions will help you get the most of your meal while keeping blood sugar stable. […]

Are we better off eating actual sugar? 

Eating healthy while traveling is no easy task, and the quickest, cheapest, most convenient restaurants are generally not places that have grass-fed meat and organic veggies. (Have you ever seen a highway sign advertising a juice bar? Probably not.) And as if traveling weren’t stressful enough, once you actually get to your final destination you’ve […]

As an early-80s baby, I clearly remember the nutrition dogma that guided our family’s eating habits. Fat was bad while sugar-free, fat-free everything ruled our pantry. A bagel with no-fat cream cheese and jam was considered to be healthier than a vegetable and egg scramble. Like most of the country, we knew that fat was […]