8 Salad Toppers to Help You Fall in Love with Salad Again

Recipe to try:Watermelon & Goat Cheese Salad with Citrus VinaigretteSalads are a staple of a healthy diet, especially if you’re trying to eat more vegetables (if you’re not,here’s why you should be). Salads are super quick to throw together and typically don’t require a recipe to make. But even for the most creative cooks, it’s easy to get in a salad rut. The same-old romaine + chicken + balsamic dressing can get pretty boring pretty fast....

January 18, 2025 · 11 min · 2255 words · Brittany Williams

8 Savory Oatmeal & Porridge Recipes for a Filling Breakfast

Close These savory oatmeal and porridge recipes put a new spin on classic preparations. Combine the warm, creamy tastes and textures with your favorite savory breakfast ingredients, like fried eggs, bacon and scallions. Recipes like our Savory Oatmeal with Cheddar, Collards & Eggs and our Sriracha, Egg & Avocado Overnight Oats are healthy, filling and so flavorful.If you’re wondering about the difference between oatmeal and porridge, oatmeal is a type of porridge—but not all porridge is oatmeal....

January 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1139 words · Kaitlyn Bush

8 Scary Things That Could Happen to Your Body When You Skip Meals

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleAnxietyLow EnergySatiety CuesFood CravingsNutrient DeficienciesIrregular DigestionRisk of Disordered EatingDecreased Enjoyment of Food In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Anxiety Low Energy Satiety Cues Food Cravings Nutrient Deficiencies Irregular Digestion Risk of Disordered Eating Decreased Enjoyment of Food Whether you’re joining in on theintermittent fastingtrend, working through lunch or skipping breakfast, going too long between meals can have some serious consequences. Food helps to power every system in our bodies, so pretty much every part of your body is impacted when you skip a meal or fast....

January 18, 2025 · 10 min · 2004 words · Steven Mendoza

8 Simple Ways to Cut Back on Plastic in Your Food and at Home

Close Photo: Getty Images / VioletaStoimenova From keeping food fresh to cleaning up messes, plastic is an extremely versatile material that’s especially useful in the kitchen. It may be too useful, in fact, because plastic production exploded in the last 20 years, with only a small fraction being recycled, according to astudypublished inScience Advances. According tosome estimates, nearly a third of all plastic waste ends up in our oceans or landfills where, as it breaks down (which can take thousands of years), it leaches toxic chemicals into the environment and our food supply....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 632 words · Rebecca Levine

8 Simple Ways to Help Reverse Prediabetes

In This ArticleView AllIn This Article1. Stop Focusing on Numbers2. Walk More3. Eat an Early Dinner4. Stop the Before-Bed Email Check5. Eat More Raspberries (and Fiber in General)6. Practice Self-Care7. Start Strength Training8. Shift Your Mindset In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Stop Focusing on Numbers Walk More Eat an Early Dinner Stop the Before-Bed Email Check Eat More Raspberries (and Fiber in General)...

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 802 words · Jason Bennett

8 Sneaky Reasons You Could Be Gaining Weight, According to a Dietitian

It’s frustrating when your pants don’t button, but even more frustrating when you can’t figure out why. If it seems like you eat pretty healthy and workout but are still gaining weight, keep reading to learn ten sneaky reasons you could be putting on the pesky pounds—plus what you can do to help combat the weight gain. 1. You’ve stopped weighing yourself That being said, if the scale brings up too many negative feelings for you, there are other strategies you can focus on....

January 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1381 words · Christopher Mitchell

8 Sneaky Reasons You're Tired That Have Nothing to Do with Sleep

One solution sounds easy in theory, but is challenging in practice: get enough sleep. But what if you’re scoring your recommended seven to nine hours most nights and are still lacking a pep in your step? You might be dealing with an underlying mental or physical health condition, and if this is the case, it’s vital to listen to your body’s signs of exhaustion and seek professional help. (We’ll explain more below....

January 18, 2025 · 10 min · 1973 words · Amanda Marks DDS

8 Sneaky Signs You're Dehydrated, According to a Dietitian

In This ArticleView AllIn This Article8 Signs You’re DehydratedHow Much Water Should You Drink?Other Ways to Prevent DehydrationFAQs In This ArticleView All View All In This Article 8 Signs You’re Dehydrated How Much Water Should You Drink? Other Ways to Prevent Dehydration FAQs Given that 55% to 65% of the human body is water, perStatPearls, staying hydrated is key. Dehydration rates are higher among older adults, but anyone is at risk for chronic, mild dehydration that can impair physical and mental function....

January 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1497 words · Paula Smith

8 Surprising Foods That Can Cause Bad Breath

It’s no secret that garlic and onions can lead to some pretty gnarly bad breath—but if you avoid these foods and your breath still smells bad, it’s time to dig deeper into the sneaky saboteurs that could be causing it. “Chronic bad breath can be very frustrating, even more so when you’re trying to fight it but can’t figure out what the culprit is,” says Cary, North Carolina-based dentistBobbi Stanley, D....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 617 words · Kelsey Hansen

8 Surprising Health Benefits of Pilates, According to Experts

If your exercise routine went out the window with your pre-pandemic life (same) or you’re looking for a workout that’s more nurturing and less drill-sergeant for your tired, achy body, look no further than Pilates: a low-impact form of exercise that emphasizes core stability, strength and flexibility. But First, What Is Pilates? It’s named after its creator, Joseph Pilates, who developed the exercise and body conditioning system in the 1920s as a tool for healing....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 980 words · Julie Evans

8 Surprising Reasons You're Always Hungry

Ever have days where you just can’t seem to get full? Sometimes the reasons are easy to trace back to diet: maybe you’re not eating enough calories, or you’re getting too little protein or fat, which can leave you feeling empty. But what if you can’t find a logical reason for hunger? Here are eight surprising reasons for why you’re always hungry (and how to fix it). Getty / Jonathan Knowles...

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 864 words · David Rice

8 Surprising Ways to Use Baking Soda to Cook or Clean

Close Photo: Getty Images / Eskay Lim / EyeEm Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is one of the most versatile kitchen ingredients around. While most people use it as a leavening agent in baking, baking soda can also be used in the kitchen for surprising cooking uses, as well as for cleaning. Depending on what it’s combined with, the basic structure of baking soda (remember acids and bases in chemistry class?...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 533 words · Amanda Brandt

8 Sweet Fruits to Help Satisfy Your Sugar Craving Naturally

While there is absolutely nothing wrong with enjoying something sweet, if you have a hard-to-satisfy sweet tooth, looking for alternatives to will help scratch the itch—sans added sugar—is a great way to support your health in the long run. Enter: fruit. Getty Images Here’s Why You Should Eat Fruit Even Though It Contains Sugar 1. Dates Try It:These Healthy 4-Ingredient Stuffed Dates Taste Just Like a Snickers Bar 2. Fresh Figs Figsare sweet, hearty and full of flavor—all qualities that make them a great substitute if you’re craving something somewhat dense like a nut cake, says Kimminau....

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Sabrina Adams

8 Target Dupes That Are Better Than the Original

Close Photo: Getty Images Sometimes, store-brand groceries are just as good as name brands. And sometimes, they’re even better than the products they’re duping. Target’s Good & Gather and Favorite Day products are no exception. The Target generic brands are not only affordable, but the lines are delicious, whether we’re talking snacks, pantry staples, easy lunch-prep finds and more. Here’s what you should look out for the next time you’re perusing down the superstore’s grocery aisles....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 688 words · Christopher Ruiz

8 Tasty Ways to Dress Up a Can of Tuna, According to TikTok

Looking for a way to upgrade that canned tuna in your pantry? We have a few ideas. These TikTok recipe ideas take full advantage of the convenient and inexpensive pantry staple. Bonus:Canned tuna is actually super healthy—it packs protein and hard-to-get nutrients such as selenium and omega-3 fatty acids. Here’s how to take canned tuna to the next level, according to TikTok. 8 Ideas for Canned Tuna Spicy Tuna Bites TikTok user @missabbeyeats shared this recipe, a quick riff on tuna salad that’s served on cucumber slices with a side of soy sauce....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 691 words · William Brown