Walking is one of the simplest ways to get healthy, see the world with fresh eyes, and find peace within yourself. Walking a mile a day can do wonders when it comes to stress relief. Exercise helps flood the brain with feel-good chemicals, being in nature is calming, and walking itself is ...

Do you find yourself getting hungry and wanting to munch on something at night? There's nothing wrong with having a midnight snack if you're hungry, as long as you do it right and pick healthy options rather than junk foods. In fact, a 2015 study found that eating small, nutritious meal...

What if one of the best ways to feel healthy and confident in our bodies is to shift eating habits in a way that betters the world around us? In 2019, a global group of experts formed the EAT-Lancet Commission and released the planetary health diet as a science-based, accessible solu...

If you're a regular exerciser, it's important to understand what happens when you don't eat enough after you work out. Most dietitians recommend eating something within 30 minutes after a workout. Your body, after using up its available energy, needs to be refueled, specifically with carbs and&...

Frozen foods have gotten a pretty bad rap over the years thanks to the rise of T.V. dinners and microwaveable mac and cheese. Traditionally, freezer meals are loaded with sodium, preservatives, synthetic flavors, and other sketchy ingredients to help prolong shelf life as well as enhance f...

You’ve probably heard about Tabata training. But what is a Tabata workout, exactly — is it the same as HIIT, or high intensity interval training? And should these super high-intensity drills be part of your workout? Interval training — alternating periods of higher and lower intensity during a...

Water plays a key role in nearly every system in the body from regulating temperature to cushioning joints. Mild dehydration typically doesn't cause long-term health complications, but severe dehydration can lead to heat-related illnesses, like heat stroke, which can be fatal. Und...

Oils are fats in liquid form at room temperature. While they are found in a variety of foods - such as nuts, fish, avocado, and olives - cooking oils are one of the most common forms of oil consumption. And some cooking oils are healthier than others.  We spoke to dietitians about th...

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Did you know that what you eat can affect your sleep? That's right -- there are foods that can help us enjoy a blissful night's rest, while other foods and eating habits can prevent us from getting our needed zzz's. "Foods higher in specific nutrients can enhance our ability to go to sleep and the ...