-
Ease Stress, Speed Metabolism, and Fight Brain Fog With This Plant-Based Powder
Maca root just might be the secret to helping you manage your hormones and nutrient levels after 40. Take a look to see all the benefits this plant-based powder can bring to your day by simply adding it to a delicious smoothie. Eases Hormonal Stress Women’s estrogen levels rise and fall rapidly between the ages…
-
Bake Your Cookies With a Pan of Water to Ensure They’re Always Moist
Raise your hand if you want to know how to make cookies moist. (We’ve got ours up in the air!) There’s nothing like biting into a ooey-gooey chocolate chip cookie straight from the oven — and achieving perfection every time is easier than you think. All you need is a pan of water. The secret…
-
Are Bananas Healthy? A Nutritionist Weighs In
They’re cheap, delicious, and easy to chuck in your bag as a snack for later, so why has the humble banana gotten a bit of a bad wrap lately? People assume bananas are high in carbs, sugar, and calories, but we asked accredited dietitian and nutritionist Jemma O’Hanlon to bust these myths and give us…
-
Don’t Throw Away Your Orange Peels! They Can Reduce Cancer Risk and Improve Brain Health
The next time you eat an orange, don’t toss the peel right into the trash. It’s actually edible! Peels can add a delicious burst of flavor to your cooking. Though tough and bitter when raw, they will provide great texture and a unique twist to the right dish. Better yet, orange peels offer a wide…
-
Costco’s Best Kept Secrets Are These 10 Grocery Items
There’s only one place where you can shamelessly buy food in bulk, all at a fraction of the normal cost. Yes, we are talking about Costco. But while this holy haven is revered for its endless amount of options, weeding through the store can often be an overwhelming experience—that is, if you go unprepared. To…
-
This Vegetarian Sheet Pan Dinner is Easy, Healthy, and Surprisingly Delicious
Sheet pan dinners have been quite the rage lately, and for good reason — they’re easy, quick, and delicious. And the cleanup is a breeze! Whether you use meat and potatoes or fish and veggies, throwing everything onto a baking sheet and roasting will never lead you astray. Throughout the past two years, when time…
-
Eating These Delicious Beans Can Help You Boost Immunity, Strengthen Bone Health, and Lose Weight
Fava beans might not be the first legume that comes to mind when you’re planning a meal, but you should consider stocking up on them. They not only taste great, but contain a whole lot of health benefits! With their bright green pods and nutty, almost cheesy flavor, one cup of fava beans (also known…
-
14 Food Storage Containers That Will Keep Your Food Fresher, Longer
According to a Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Expenditure Surveys, Americans spent anywhere from $300 to more than $500 dollars a month on groceries in 2018. That’s a pretty big chunk of change, to say the least! If you’re going to be spend that much on food, it only makes sense to want to keep…
-
5 Store-Bought Instant Mashed Potatoes That Taste Just Like The Real Thing
Mashed potatoes can do anything. Not only are they the centerpiece of any respectable holiday dinner, they’re the ultimate anytime comfort food. When you’re feeling overwhelmed (who isn’t right now?), sometimes all you want to do is curl up on the couch with a big bowl of buttery carbs. Whether you dress mashed potatoes up…
-
Fake Wine Is Being Made, And Critics Can’t Tell the Difference
They say you shouldn’t believe what you read in the papers, but now you can’t believe what’s in your glass either. Fake wine is being manufactured — and apparently wine afficianados can’t even tell the difference. These fake wines are manufactured in a lab in Denver by Integrated Beverage Group — a company started in…