4 delicious crock pot recipes: These low-carb, keto-friendly soups are perfect for winter

4 delicious crock pot recipes: These low-carb, keto-friendly soups are perfect for winter

blandinejoannic / Pixabay As we dive into the holiday season, carb-heavy foods seem to be everywhere we go. Foods high in carbs and sugars are certainly delicious, but they can leave us feeling sluggish. During the busy holiday season, the last thing we need to feel is slowed down — we have shopping and gift … Read more

I spent 20 years studying how 100-year-old people eat—and this is the world’s No. 1 healthiest breakfast

I spent 20 years studying how 100-year-old people eat—and this is the world’s No. 1 healthiest breakfast

As a longevity researcher, I’ve spent the past 20 years studying the habits of people who live to 100 years old or longer, particularly the foods they eat. And in a tucked-away corner of Nicoya, Costa Rica, I may have found the world’s healthiest breakfast. Under a red-tiled roof, a dozen or so people of … Read more

I spent 20 years studying foods 100-year-old people eat—and this is the world’s No. 1 healthiest breakfast

I spent 20 years studying foods 100-year-old people eat—and this is the world’s No. 1 healthiest breakfast

As a longevity researcher, I’ve spent the past 20 years studying the habits of people who live to 100 years old or longer, particularly the foods they eat. And in a tucked-away corner of Nicoya, Costa Rica, I may have found the world’s healthiest breakfast. Under a red-tiled roof, a dozen or so people of … Read more

Keto diet breakfasts on the go: How to order at Mcdonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King, and Chick-fil-A

Keto diet breakfasts on the go: How to order at Mcdonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King, and Chick-fil-A

gargantiopa / Adobe Stock Adhering to your keto diet is super simple while at home when you can control your meals, choosing low-carb breakfasts that can jumpstart your day. But when you’re on the go, sticking to your keto diet might not come as naturally. Where do you go when you don’t have time to … Read more

Ultra-Processed Foods Aren’t as Appealing as We Thought

Ultra-Processed Foods Aren’t as Appealing as We Thought

If you’d never say no to a bowl of ice cream, you’re certainly not alone. But that doesn’t make whole foods like apples any less appealing, according to new study from Bristol University’s Nutrition and Behaviour Group. There, researchers decided to test the assumption that people are more attracted to ultra-processed foods (UPFs) than other … Read more

Instagram’s hottest new cereal is actually packed with protein

Instagram’s hottest new cereal is actually packed with protein

Magic Spoon / Magic Spoon When you think of cereal, what comes to mind? Lazy Sunday mornings watching cartoons in your pajamas? Or maybe the sweet, sweet taste of Froot Loops or Lucky Charms? Either way (regardless of your favorite brand), cereal evokes childhood images for many of us. Now, there’s Magic Spoon, a cereal … Read more

Everything you ever wanted to know about the BRAT diet

Everything you ever wanted to know about the BRAT diet

Rex Pickar / Unsplash While we hope you aren’t feeling queasy, this guide to the BRAT diet will help if you find yourself needing a rescue remedy for nausea and loose stools. Most of us have memories of at least one time in our childhoods when we had a stomach bug. You might remember how … Read more

Why potatoes are our new carb heroes – and how to eat them healthily

Why potatoes are our new carb heroes – and how to eat them healthily

They’re particularly good sources of vitamin C, vitamin B6 and potassium, as well as a less talk-about nutrient called choline, which Dr Mellor says is vital for a healthy brain, nerves and muscles and especially important for pregnant women.  For genetic reasons, some of us don’t make as much choline as others, so it’s important … Read more

Cream or sugar? New study finds adding one of these to your coffee is associated with weight gain

Cream or sugar? New study finds adding one of these to your coffee is associated with weight gain

Igor Haritanovich / Pexels Every day, across the globe, billions of cups of coffee are savored as part of a daily ritual. Breaking this sacred routine is unthinkable for many. Yet here’s a question: Is your beloved cup of coffee slowly causing you to gain weight? According to a groundbreaking study, the culprit might not … Read more