June 25, 2019 at 05:00PM by CWC Mangoes have completely stolen my heart. They’re the perfect combination of sweet and juicy, and taste as good plain as mixed into a smoothies or sorbets. Basically, they’re a shining star of the produce aisle. I’ve been totally satisfied with the one type of mango my grocery store… Continue Reading →

June 23, 2019 at 10:00AM by CWC Yes, yes, we get it: Gut health is essential for overall health, and feeding your gut foods that promote digestive health—probiotics, prebiotics, fermented foods, and fiber—is an important part of healthy eating. So why is it that I feel like a bloated, burpy monster after a bottle of… Continue Reading →

June 21, 2019 at 09:54AM by CWC The evidence is pretty overwhelming that one of the biggest things people can do for the environment (and their health) is cut back on animal foods. Beef production produces 13 times as many greenhouse gas emissions as vegetable proteins like beans and lentils, according to the Environmental Working… Continue Reading →

June 20, 2019 at 11:45AM by CWC Whether you follow a plant-based diet or consider chicken tenders to be their own food group, everyone should make it a point to prioritize iron in their diet—especially women. The mineral is an essential part of our red blood cells’ functioning, says Marisa Moore, MBA, RDN, LD, an… Continue Reading →

June 19, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC In my LA neighborhood, CBD has just about overtaken the avocado as the hyped-up ingredient du jour. On a typical morning, I start my day at yoga, where I have the option to buy a CBD-infused juice after the cool-down. Afterward, I stop for groceries at a local… Continue Reading →

June 14, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC As someone who makes at least some sort of effort to eat healthy, I’ve traditionally typically steered clear of the frozen food section at the grocery store. In my mind, it was a wasteland of TV dinners, frozen waffles, and bags of tater tots. Delicious? Yes. Healthy? In… Continue Reading →

June 11, 2019 at 05:05PM by CWC Finding good and good for you protein options when you’re a vegetarian can seem like a difficult feat. But before you make yet another veggie burger for lunch (yawn), check out the most recent episode of You Versus Food, where Tracy Lockwood Beckerman, RD, shares her favorite vegetarian… Continue Reading →

June 11, 2019 at 09:45AM by CWC There’s more and more research that the foods we eat affects more than just our physical health—they can have profound affects on our mental health as well. Just look at the complex relationship between sugar and anxiety levels, or the fact that inflammatory diets have been associated with… Continue Reading →

May 31, 2019 at 11:25AM by CWC Vitamin D is the multitasking nutrient that most of us aren’t getting enough of. Studies have shown that it holds the potential to improve performance in your workouts, reduce bloating, and lower the risk of certain cancers. Oh, and it might help you get better sleep. Vitamin D… Continue Reading →