Get rid of midsection flab fast and forever with these foods that boost belly-fat burning! Green Tea This earthy sip is so powerful that it has been shown to boost metabolism and speed weight loss by 21 percent. Credit goes to the tea’s L-theanine, a calming compound that blocks the release of the stress hormone…

Onions are a delightful addition to so many recipes, but you might find yourself nixing them to avoid the annoying tears. Sometimes it’s just not worth sacrificing your mascara for flavor, y’know? So, when I stumbled upon a trick that claimed to make it so you can cut an onion without crying, I was obviously…

We can use a little extra sweetness in our lives while we cope with things like quarantining and social distancing right now — especially if it’s as easy as combining three simple ingredients for a seriously delicious batch of peanut butter cookies.  Unlike traditional recipes that require ingredients like butter, baking powder, flour, vanilla extract,…

Cutting back on sugar in your diet usually means giving up all of the delicious sweets you still crave. But is it really your birthday (or any other day that calls for a delectable pick-me-up) without a slice of cake? For those looking for natural alternative sweeteners, it can be hard to find options that are within their…

Much has been written about sweet, sour, bitter, and salty flavors, but scientists are finally learning more about the “fifth flavor,” umami. Now, researchers have brought us some truly savory news: According to a recent study, the umami flavor may actually help you make healthier choices when eating. What is the umami flavor? “Umami” is…

We’re big fans of life’s little — but amazing — indulgences: all-you-can eat pancakes, quick trips to the nail salon, and ice cream (lots and lots of ice cream). Unfortunately, some people can’t have ice cream, no matter how much it makes them drool, because they’re either lactose intolerant or have some sort of unfair…

Thinking about giving up the sweet stuff? We mean alcohol, of course. If you’re thinking of quitting drinking or even just taking a break, check out the list below of things I learned about myself and my relationship with alcohol after giving it up.  1. I can still have a social life. Having grown up…

Since the quarantine began, most of us aren’t going to the grocery store as often as we used to. The thing is, when it comes to refrigerator staples like milk, you can’t buy too much at once and risk that it will turn rancid before you have time to use. No one wants to waste…

Bacon is one of the most beloved foods on the planet. Just seeing the word can be enough to make mouths water! So, it’s no surprise that many people have wondered: Can you freeze bacon? The short answer is yes — but we have a genius trick that makes it easier to cook after chilling…

A weeknight meal-prep session doesn’t have to mean a mad dash to the supermarket for ingredients and inspiration. With a little prep, you can streamline your midweek to-do list, crossing off those chores — like grocery shopping and prepping lunches — early. Suddenly you have more time to actually enjoy mealtime rather than stressing over…