October 01, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC If brunch is the highlight of Sundays, the lowlight is the lethargic feeling you get after scarfing down a plate of heavy food. And while we’re all for afternoon naps, sometimes sluggishness just doesn’t jive with your productivity goals for the day. The
Tag: Paleo
7 healthy canned pumpkin recipes that are anything but #basic
September 30, 2019 at 06:57PM by CWC I’m not one of those people who goes out and orders a PSL at the first sign of fallāpromise. And come October, I’m not lighting pumpkin spice candles or filling my home with pumpkin-themed decor. But one thing (basic or not) that I’m
7 high-fiber foods every gluten-free eater should have on their grocery list
September 28, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC There’s one crucial nutrient that many grain-free eaters risk missing in their diets. No, it’s not gluten (although they’re obviously not eating that one); it’s fiber. Why? Many traditional sources of fiber, like bran, barley, and whole wheat, contain glutenāa non-starter for people
The rules for eating a plant-based burger are the same as eating a regular beef burger
September 21, 2019 at 08:00PM by CWC Not to brag, but we totally predicted 2019 would be the year of alt-meats. Not only do I live within spitting’s distance of innumerable joints slinging Beyond and Impossible Burgers here in vegan-friendly Los Angeles, but I have also spotted them on multiple
Make your avo toast do the most by using this inflammation-fighting bread
September 19, 2019 at 10:30PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV93_CA35mI] Paleo bread is possible thanks to this delicious recipe.Ā “Help, I’m eating so much avocado toast,” is a real Slack message I sent to one of my coworkers the other day. I had gone to Trader Joe’s while hungry, and bought
Make your avo toast do the most by using this inflammation-fighting bread
September 19, 2019 at 10:30PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV93_CA35mI] Paleo bread is possible thanks to this delicious recipe.Ā “Help, I’m eating so much avocado toast,” is a real Slack message I sent to one of my coworkers the other day. I had gone to Trader Joe’s while hungry, and bought
Hereās what a healthy plate really looks like when youāre doing Whole30
September 18, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC Take out dairy, grains, added sugar, legumes, and alcohol, and what’s left to eat? That’s a central question for people trying the Whole30 diet, a month-long elimination style diet designed to help people better understand their food sensitivities and unhealthy food habits. Whole30
Make healthy eating easy thanks to this technique used by the U.S. Army
September 13, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC The word “cafeteria” transports me back to my high school days of shuffling through the lunch line with hundreds of equally-hungry teenagers. The chicken was dry, they (somehow?) managed to ruin pizza, and breakfast-for-lunch days were the only silver lining. So imagine my
Make healthy eating easy thanks to this technique used by the U.S. Army
September 13, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC The word “cafeteria” transports me back to my high school days of shuffling through the lunch line with hundreds of equally-hungry teenagers. The chicken was dry, they (somehow?) managed to ruin pizza, and breakfast-for-lunch days were the only silver lining. So imagine my
Give it to me straight: Is wheat bad for you?
September 13, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC It used to be that reaching for two slices of whole wheat bread to make a sandwich was considered a healthy choice. But now, with popular eating plans such as Paleo and Whole30 taking wheat off the table entirely (no grains are part
Give it to me straight: Is wheat bad for you?
September 13, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC It used to be that reaching for two slices of whole wheat bread to make a sandwich was considered a healthy choice. But now, with popular eating plans such as Paleo and Whole30 taking wheat off the table entirely (no grains are part
Why experts want you to give a hard pass to the OMAD diet
September 10, 2019 at 09:44PM by CWC Another day, another acronym, another questionable diet. Today, it’s the OMAD diet, which is shorthand for the “one-meal-a-day” diet. I’m admittedly not a fan of fad diets in general, but just the name of this one makes me roll my eyes way back
Why experts want you to give a hard pass to the OMAD diet
September 10, 2019 at 09:44PM by CWC Another day, another acronym, another questionable diet. Today, it’s the OMAD diet, which is shorthand for the “one-meal-a-day” diet. I’m admittedly not a fan of fad diets in general, but just the name of this one makes me roll my eyes way back
10 low-glycemic index desserts to help you enjoy a sweeter sleep tonight
August 31, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC When it comes to bedtime snacks, there’s a reason why sugar doesn’t typically make the list. While foods with tryptophan, vitamin D, or magnesium can help you drift off to dreamland, foods high in sugar and saturated fat are actually associated with disrupted
10 low-glycemic index desserts to help you enjoy a sweeter sleep tonight
August 31, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC When it comes to bedtime snacks, there’s a reason why sugar doesn’t typically make the list. While foods with tryptophan, vitamin D, or magnesium can help you drift off to dreamland, foods high in sugar and saturated fat are actually associated with disrupted
The āpower coupleā nutrients you should eat together every day
August 30, 2019 at 07:42PM by CWC Rob Base and D.J. E-Z Rock once sang: “It takes two to make a thing go right”—and the lyric rings true for both relationships and healthy eating. Certain foods work to nutritionally complement one another in the same way mac ‘n’ cheese electrifies
The expert-approved formula for building a perfectly healthy lunch every single time
August 30, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC Let’s face it—lunch is pretty important, but often gets forgotten due to work stress and back-to-back appointments. Or it’s grabbed in a rush at the nearest fast-food eatery. Either way, we all could do a better job with our mid-day meal. “Living in
The expert-approved formula for building a perfectly healthy lunch every single time
August 30, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC Let’s face it—lunch is pretty important, but often gets forgotten due to work stress and back-to-back appointments. Or it’s grabbed in a rush at the nearest fast-food eatery. Either way, we all could do a better job with our mid-day meal. “Living in
Wait, youāre not putting cranberries on everything? Hereās why youāre about to see this super fruit everywhere
August 29, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC Ever have a flashback to when kale wasn’t cool (#tbt)? Well, there’s a new crew of superfoods about to hit your plates and IG feeds. We teamed up with Ocean Spray to clue you in on the trends. Learn about all six craze-worthy
Wait, youāre not putting cranberries on everything? Hereās why youāre about to see this super fruit everywhere
August 29, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC Ever have a flashback to when kale wasn’t cool (#tbt)? Well, there’s a new crew of superfoods about to hit your plates and IG feeds. We teamed up with Ocean Spray to clue you in on the trends. Learn about all six craze-worthy
Hereās why endive is the paleo hero ingredient youāre about to see everywhere
August 29, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC Ever have a flashback to when kale wasn’t cool (#tbt)? Well, there’s a new crew of superfoods about to hit your plates and IG feeds. We teamed up with Ocean Spray to clue you in on the trends. Learn about all six craze-worthy foods here, and keep reading
Get ready for itāButternut squashās moment has officially arrived
August 29, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC Ever have a flashback to when kale wasn’t cool (#tbt)? Well, there’s a new crew of superfoods about to hit your plates and IG feeds. We teamed up with Ocean Spray to clue you in on the trends. Learn about all six craze-worthy foods here, and read on
The 9 best YouTube cooking channels to turn healthy eating inspiration into a reality
August 26, 2019 at 09:40PM by CWC Watching other people cook is one of life’s simple pleasures. I tune into the Food Network each and every time I go to the gym, and the “recommended” section of my YouTube account paints a pretty powerful picture of my digital foodie identity.
The 5 golden rules for healthy eating, according to a doctor and an RD
August 25, 2019 at 10:00PM by CWC Unless we’re talking puppies, avocados, or Taylor Swift songs, I am of the belief that less is more—especially when it comes to healthy eating. No, I don’t mean less food—I mean less complication. It can be incredibly easy to get caught up in
5 low-glycemic breakfasts that still feelāand tasteālike a treat
August 24, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC Mention to any MD or dietitian that you experience afternoon fatigue on the reg and they’re bound to ask you: What are you having for breakfast? This probably won’t come as a shock, but foods high on the glycemic index—aka insulin and blood
Avocado mayo is living proof that the green fruit makes everything taste better
August 22, 2019 at 04:20PM by CWC If you want to make healthy foodies freak, here’s a tip: put an avocado on it (or in it). I don’t just mean on your morning avo toast. I’m talking 200-level stuff, like turning the fruit into Paleo- and keto-approved avocado mayo. Unlike
The Paleo diet may have been eclipsed by other eating plans, but itās still a major player in the wellness world
August 22, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC A few years back, the Paleo diet was the coolest thing since sliced bread. (Literally: You can’t eat grains, dairy products, or legumes on it.) But as far as Google Trends is concerned, the eating plan—which advocates consuming what humans supposedly ate way
The 10-minute dinner recipe a celeb nutritionist makes on busy weeknights
August 21, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC Every day after I finish working, I put on my frilly apron and whip up a healthy three-course meal in record-time…in my dreams, anyway. As much as I would love to have some leftover energy in my supply tank by dinnertime, that’s not
These 11 healthy cookbooks will help you shake up your dinnertime routine
August 20, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC Even though there are literally millions of healthy recipes online—and if I do say so myself, some pretty darn good ones on Well+Good—it can be really easy to fall into a meal rut. There are only so many times a person can make
Society still has a pretty messed up way of talking about āhealthyā eatingāhereās why that matters
August 15, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC When I first started writing about food several years ago, I didnāt think twice about referring to mac and cheese as an āindulgenceā or using the term āclean eating.ā I tried to steer clear of talk about calorie counting, weight, or fad diets