When it comes to eating a healthy diet, what’s better—quality, or quantity? The age-old debate continues to be a heated one in the health and wellness industry, with experts debating whether focusing on calories or focusing on the quality of foods matters for long-term health. Although some experts might say that counting calories is more…
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When the winter hits, all I want to eat is soup. Creamy soup, broth soup, hearty stews — all of it. It’s the perfect cozy meal for a blustery winter day, especially when it’s paired with a crusty slice of homemade sourdough bread. So why not celebrate the start of the new year with 31…
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Six months ago, I decided to stop drinking. I made the decision for my health and well-being, and after six months of not choosing to pour myself a glass of wine at the end of each day, I found many aspects of my life immensely improved. I sleep better, I’m clear-minded, my skin is clear,…
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As food and health editors, we have the privilege of being able to test all kinds of new delicious products in the grocery market. While there are the occasional groceries that didn’t exactly make the cut for our own pantries, every now and then, we taste a product that we can’t help but wonder how…
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Who wouldn’t want to live a long, happy life? While there are certainly a number of factors that play into one’s life expectancy (like genetics and environment), a significant amount of research does prove that your lifestyle is a massive contributing factor for adding years to your life — and some of the healthiest regions…
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The sunshine vitamin is easy to obtain during the warmer months, but what exactly do you do when going outside isn’t exactly a pleasant option? Especially when a recent study found that vitamin D deficiency can actually lead to premature death. The study, published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine by researchers at the…
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I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect beef stew recipe for a very, very long time. Beef stew is just one of those winter staples that I feel like everyone loves to make—and the number of bloggers who have shared some kind of recipe is simply proof of that. Everyone has some kind of…
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For me and my friends, it’s not officially a party unless a grazing board is involved. Whenever we decide to gather—whether it be for a big party or simply to watch a movie on a Friday night—we always have to get a variety of cheeses, meats, fruits, and dips in front of us. Otherwise, well,…
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Water is essential for a healthy life. Not only does it help with hydrating your skin, regulating your body temperature, maintaining blood pressure, detoxing your body, and other important bodily functions, but getting enough fluid intake is also connected to the makeup of your gut microbiome. Your gut microbiome is made up of trillions of…
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Finding the perfect gift for the holidays is never easy. How do you find the perfect gifts for the people you love with so many options out there? Especially with Black Friday around the corner—with all of those deals you can’t help but avoid—having a list of holiday gift ideas ready to purchase would be ideal. If…
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The world was completely turned on its axis during 2020, and so were our usual Thanksgiving plans. While I typically attended a massive Thanksgiving hosted by my parents, during a year of social distancing and forced solitude, I was assigned the task of hosting a small Thanksgiving for my immediate family. This, of course, meant…
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As the weather gets colder and the leaves start to turn, it really can only mean one thing — it’s time to get those ovens going. The idea of turning on the oven certainly isn’t a sweet one during those hot summer months, but in the fall, the game is certainly on. Especially when you…
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Did you know your digestive tract contains more bacteria than there are stars in the Milky Way? The gut microbiome — the microbes that exist within your intestines — plays a powerful role in your overall health. The microbiome is in charge of stimulating the immune system, breaking down toxic compounds, and synthesizing vitamins and…
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Are you finding it difficult to shop for groceries due to rising food prices and inflation? If so, there’s a new app you need to download to your phone. Flashfood is an innovative app that connects consumers with grocery stores to offer discounts on all the foods that they need. With Flashfood, families have even…
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Some stressors are inevitable. You hit your knee on the table, you miss the bus, you’re late to work and realize you forgot your lunch at home — all stress that are pretty much out of our hands as soon as they occur. But what if we told you there were stressors that you could…
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Our everyday choices in the kitchen really do matter. Not just for our health (although that is very important), but also for the earth. While the food on your plate may seem harmless when it comes to big-ticket issues like reducing greenhouse gases, global warming, or the Great Pacific Garbage Patch floating in the ocean…in…
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Having a hard time getting your ZZZs in at the end of the day? If you’re tossing and turning at night and your go-to melatonin supplements just aren’t doing the trick anymore, you may actually benefit from sipping on one of these drinks to help you sleep, recommended by a sleep doctor. “Certain foods have…
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There’s a reason why the Mediterranean diet is continually rated the best overall diet for your health year-after-year — because it works! Not only does it help with weight management, lowering disease risk, and longevity, but it’s also full of delicious foods packed with nutrients that your body craves. And yet, with so many nutritious…
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Quinoa is one of those pantry staples that you likely always have on hand…but never know what exactly to cook with it. Sure, it’s an easy swap for rice or pasta when you’re looking for a healthy carb with your dinner, or it can be tossed into any salad to give your meal an extra…
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Be honest — how long has that bottle of olive oil been sitting on your counter? If it’s been sitting out on your counter and constantly exposed to the sun, we hate to break it to you…but you’re probably cooking with expired olive oil. Not what you were expecting, was it? Well, it’s true. According to…
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Hate to break it to you, but it’s true; your gut health is connected to everything. From mental health to chronic disease risk, even weight management and digestive health, the health of your gut microbiome plays a significant role in it all. And while many people online would say that a pill or a supplement…
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Having the hardest time falling asleep and just wish there was a magic potion that could finally give you some ZZZs? Well, we can’t promise a magic potion — but a cup of herbal tea might do! Turns out, many herbal tea blends can actually help you finally get the rest you deserve, and we couldn’t…
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At this point, I think it’s safe to say that eating whole, real foods is our best bet in order to get all of those daily vitamins and minerals we need. Fruits, vegetables, protein, healthy fats, whole grains — eating a variety of these foods will help you reach those daily and weekly nutrition goals.…
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At this point, we’ve heard quite a bit of research regarding poor diet and how it can increase your risk of dementia risk. Foods that are fried or highly processed can have a negative effect on brain health, and researchers have made the link between chronic inflammation in the body and increased disease risk. While…
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