You’ve committed to a healthier lifestyle and are exercising several times a week. You’ve replaced the junk food snacks, processed foods, and refined sugars with weekly meal prep and healthier, portion-controlled snacks. So how come your whole body hurts and your stomach is off? Any time you change up your diet, you...

Vibrant in both flavor and color, these blood orange brownies feature a layer of rich, fudgy chocolate brownie topped with a tart blood orange curd. Chocolate and orange are a classic combination, but not one often seen in brownies (or if it is, flavored with little more than a bit...

Now, more than ever, it’s important to prioritize relaxation. Between work and family obligations, fitness goals, and everything we see on the news, learning how to relax and stress less is crucial. Stress is widespread “in our fast-paced and consumer-driven society,” says Mateja (Matty) Petje-Levinson, M.S., LMFT, CPNLP, a marriage...

Fatigued? Who isn’t these days? Zoom fatigue? Been there, done that! Another type of fatigue you’ve probably experienced — but may not realize it — is decision fatigue. This common occurrence happens to almost everyone at least once in a while, and luckily you can learn to deal with decision fatigue....

If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you’ve probably heard about the importance of a calorie deficit — but what does that mean? Being in a calorie deficit simply means “you eat fewer calories than your body uses,” explains Dana Hunnes, PhD, MPH, RD, a senior dietitian at the Ronald Reagan...

Italian restaurants have a welcoming atmosphere and a menu full of comfort foods — what’s not to love? But the food at Italian restaurants is often “loaded with fat and calories,” says Andrea N. Giancoli, M.P.H., R.D. So does that mean you have to give up your favorite dining spot...

Daily mantras – you might have heard of them, you might even use them, but do you really know what they mean or why to use them? “A mantra is a phrase or statement that is repeated consistently, often with the intention of bringing calm, clarity or insight,” explains Eloise Skinner,...

Natural deodorants are everywhere now. Gone are the days when there was one brand in the personal-care aisle of the local health food store. Now celebrities name-drop their favorite brands, and subscription-based companies deliver a range of scents. Dr. Melissa Kanchanapoomi Levin, M.D., board-certified dermatologist and founder of Entière Dermatology, explains...

We love those bright orange, cheese-powder-coated puffed-corn snacks as much as the next person, but let’s face it — they’re not exactly the healthiest choice to satisfy those salty snack cravings. That’s why we’re so intrigued by puffed water lily seeds, which can pack the same yummy, cheesy crunch in...

Whether you’re trying to lose weight, start your fitness journey, or achieve just about any other personal goal, mental strength plays a big role. But how do you keep those positive vibes going when life gets stressful? Sometimes all it takes is a simple reminder or affirmation to turn your mood around. Next time you hit...