February 08, 2019 at 05:11AM by CWC Cutting out gluten has never been more mainstream than it is today (popular eating plans like Whole30 and Paleo require it), but for what? In the latest installment of our YouTube series You Versus Food devoted to debunking nutrition myths, registered dietician Tracy Lockwood-Beckerman gets real about the doughy… Continue Reading →

January 04, 2019 at 03:30AM Well+Good Council member McKel Hill is the master of recipes that taste so decadent, you’ll be surprised to find out how nutritious they can be. And while cookies aren’t exactly a health food, her recipe for gluten-free thumbprint cookies means you can satisfy your sweet tooth without the serious sugar… Continue Reading →

December 17, 2018 at 10:02AM There’s nothing worse than hitting the appetizer spread at a party only to find that pretty much everything will make you feel like you have to unbutton your jeans as soon as you get into your car. The solve? BYOA. Bring your own app, of course. With this delish sweet potato… Continue Reading →

November 18, 2018 at 11:20AM Photo: Grand Central Life & Style When actress Jennifer Esposito was diagnosed with Celiac disease seven years ago, she was understandably frustrated (Why does seemingly everything delicious have gluten?!), but determined to get to the bottom of her health issues. After cutting out gluten completely, she discovered she had even more… Continue Reading →

November 01, 2018 at 08:14AM Plenty of people choose to live a gluten-free lifestyle by choice, but for the 1 in 100 people worldwide who have celiac disease, avoiding bread, pasta, and other foods containing the problematic proteins is a must; it’s crucial to their health and wellbeing. If someone with the autoimmune disease accidentally eats gluten,… Continue Reading →

September 28, 2018 at 06:16AM By now, quinoa is pretty much a staple in every healthy gal’s pantry. And while the gluten-free grain definitely deserves all the props it receives, throwing it into your buddha bowls and veggie burgers week after week is sure to get a little boring eventually. The quinoa-fatigue fix? Switch up… Continue Reading →

February 21, 2019 at 10:53AM by CWC It only takes a quick stroll down the colorful cereal aisle of your supermarket to realize most of those boxes don’t contain anything worthy of starting your day with. Most options are basically candy in disguise. In fact, according to the Environmental Working Group, many favorites—including Froot Loops… Continue Reading →

February 20, 2019 at 10:11AM by CWC Every once in a while, a healthy food will start popping up on the menus at juice bars and nutritious eateries and the rise to notoriety will be so quick, it’s suddenly everywhere before most people even know what the heck it is. In 2013, it happened with… Continue Reading →

February 19, 2019 at 02:04PM by CWC Wander the aisles of any health-food store and you’ll be bombarded with all sorts of buzzwords emblazoned upon food and drink packaging. “Free from artificial colors,” “high in protein,” “naturally flavored”—you know, all the things we’ve come to associate with healthy eating. Of course, language like this is… Continue Reading →

February 19, 2019 at 02:35AM by CWC As if you weren’t already overwhelmed when choosing your alt-milk du jour, there’s a new favorite hitting the coffee shop circuit: oat milk. And it’s having a major moment. In the past year, oat milk has gone from being sold in roughly 150 cafes in the U.S. to… Continue Reading →

February 15, 2019 at 11:54AM by CWC As the lifestyle guru Shrek once said, “Better out than in.” But seriously, the gastroenterologist I spoke with this morning invoked the green ogre’s words of wisdom about farts. Now, we all know everybody gets a little gassy now and then. But depending on what you’ve had to… Continue Reading →

February 15, 2019 at 08:20AM by CWC Some days I’m perfectly content eating a bunch of veggies, but when all I want is the familiar comfort of my favorite fast foods I find myself in a pickle. A new study finds that eating such “ultra-processed foods” loaded with salt, sugar, oil, and other additives (including flavor and… Continue Reading →

February 14, 2019 at 08:58AM by CWC If you’re a foodie with a mile-long bucket list of dishes to try from the world’s best restaurants, you’re not alone. And healthier versions everyone can enjoy, no matter where you are, are most welcome. Skyler Bouchard, a Food Network host and creator of the popular Instagram account @diningwithskyler,… Continue Reading →

February 10, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC Who doesn’t love a long, luxurious savasana? (Oh yeah, me—when I’m feeling anxious.) According to astrologer Jennifer Racioppi, it’s extra worth it to stick it out at the end of class on Thursday, because the best (cosmic) way to boost boo time on Valentine’s Day is by taking it… Continue Reading →

February 10, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC Well+Good Council member Candice Kumai is the author of six books, including her latest, Kintsugi Wellness, which gives life lessons on how to cultivate inner strength and live a gracious life, through different Japanese traditions—and includes lots of yummy recipes. Here, she shares one of her faves.  When I really… Continue Reading →

February 08, 2019 at 07:31AM by CWC It took but one deep-diving DNA test to tell me that I was severely deficient in Omega 3s (and 6s, the full-package deal) which are widely known to help improve cardiovascular health and even brain function—not to mention skin condition. There are complexion-boosting benefits to both ingesting essential fatty… Continue Reading →

February 07, 2019 at 07:53AM by CWC Any meal where you can essentially throw a bunch of ingredients in one dish, cook for 40 minutes, and then get it on the table is a lifesaver for busy weeknights—especially when you have a whole fam (or even just a very hungry you!) to feed. That’s where… Continue Reading →

February 05, 2019 at 05:31AM by CWC Whether you’re braving the polar vortex, battling a winter cold, or deep into a post-breakup Netflix binge, there’s one food that’s guaranteed to make you feel a whole lot warmer and fuzzier: noodles. Clearly, the ultimate comfort dish is good for our emotional health, as anyone who’s inhaled… Continue Reading →

February 01, 2019 at 09:04AM by CWC It’s 2019 and honestly, there’s never been a better time to cut back on meat. It wasn’t all that long ago (seriously it was like, four years ago) when your meatless options were…well, just veggie patties and fake meat hot dogs. Not very tempting, TBH. Fortunately for vegans… Continue Reading →

January 31, 2019 at 08:36AM by CWC As you may have discovered on the morning of your high school prom or moments before your first big presentation at work, the relationship between stress and acne is the real deal. It’s why those big, honkin’ zits tend to park themselves on your face ahead of major… Continue Reading →