Thanksgiving Recipes for Every Diet: Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Vegan or Keto, We’ve Got You Covered
Whether your guests are gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan or observing a keto diet, this holiday menu offers delicious dishes everyone will enjoy.
How to Design a Self-Care Routine for “The New Normal”
With more of daily life reopening and some people returning to offices, gyms, and schools, now is a great time to consider how you can make this transition in the healthiest possible way. Start by checking in with your healthcare providers. A recent PatientPop survey found that more than half of respondents missed their appointments […]
We Put 18 Energy Bars to a Taste Test: Here Are the Best and Worst
Fall sports are back in action, and athletes — from pee-wee to professional — need their sustenance. Energy bars to the rescue! They’re portable, they fit easily in the pocket of your shorts, they keep well. And it’s not just athletes that they appeal to: Who among us hasn’t grabbed a bar for breakfast as […]
6 Ways to Change Your Relationship With Food and Dieting for Good
Forget four-letter words when it comes to getting healthy and shaping up for summer (namely, D-I-E-T). To really reshape your attitude toward food, health, and wellness, it’s all about making small changes to create a healthier lifestyle that will make you feel good and look good. Even better, the results will last for more than […]
8 Ways to Avoid the Afternoon Slump
You might aspire to finish out your work day strong, hit the the gym after the office, make a home-cooked dinner or have a spontaneous, mid-week outing with your family. But then that afternoon slump strikes between 3 and 5 p.m. — and take-out and pajama pants mount their mighty takeover. The problem with that […]
Are Your Mood and Diet Making You Sick? How to Heal Yourself Naturally
Mood swings, pants that no longer button, pain, embarrassing digestive woes, spaciness — while these symptoms may seem like minor disturbances, they can also be your body’s way of telling you that something is up, perhaps even indicating more serious trouble to come. These issues may be varied, but the root cause is often the […]
9 Top Health Tips for a Better 2018
Chances are you’ve resolved to be healthier this year. In 2017, “Get Healthy” was the most searched resolution, according to Google. But making healthy choices and changes is easier said than done. Need some extra help? We’ve spoken with local and national experts to get their top health tips for everything from working out at home to eating […]
12 Simple Diet Swaps to Make You Healthier
You don’t have to completely overhaul your diet to start eating healthier. Making small, simple switches can produce big-time health benefits. “For most people, I find that making smaller changes over time has the best impact as the changes are easier to sustain long-term,” says Colleen DeBoer, clinical nutrition manager at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest […]
4 Bad Health Habits You Need to Quit, and 4 Good Ones to Adopt Instead
Knowing that something is bad or good for you is one thing. Actually doing or not doing it is another. Chances are you’re aware of some bad habits you really need to kick, and some healthy ones you should finally start adopting. We’re here to tell you the time is now. “Small changes can prevent […]
9 Foods You Should Be Eating to Boost Brain Power
You know carrots are great for your eyes and that milk does wonders for your bones, but what about your brain? A diet filled with nutrient-rich foods can be a game-changer for your brain, improving your decision-making and problem-solving skills, as well as sharpening your focus and boosting your memory, explains Matthew Kuchan, Ph.D., lead scientist and […]
