Health

Nutritionists love to beat the meal-planning drum. I would know, I’m one of them! And while it is true that planning your meals in advance can help you eat healthier in the real world, pre-planning your family’s food isn’t always realistic. If you’d liketo eat well (but just haven’t yet mastered the …

t its core, movement is universal. Whether weights light your fire, dance feeds your soul, or a run outside provides mental clarity, sweat is the great equalizer that can transcend the differences that set people apart. But while some pros act as if it’s easy to throw on some shoes and get …

It’s easy to see why: humans are wired to derive pleasure from food. In fact, for many, eating ranks among the greatest pleasures in life! Besides making mealtimes an enjoyable experience, taking pleasure from food also has significant benefits for health. Savoring food supports digestion, can help improve your relationship …

It’s understandable if making elaborate (and delicious! and healthy!) meals is the last thing on your mind. Whatever your situation, by the time 5 p.m. rolls around, there may be plenty of days when you just can’t muster the oomph for a healthy, home-cooked dinner. I’m right there with you. …

You’re probably familiar with the Mediterranean Diet. It’s consistently ranked as the healthiest diet out there, and numerous studies have linked it to a lower risk of chronic conditions such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes, as well as a lower risk of premature death (1Trusted Source). But while …

You can eat only a limited amount of food in a single day. To maximize the amount of nutrients you take in, it makes sense to spend your calorie budget wisely by choosing the foods that carry the greatest amount and variety of nutrients. Here are the 11 most nutrient-dense …

You may think that preparing healthy, delicious dinners at home is a complicated process, but I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be. Even though I love food and enjoy cooking, I like to keep it simple when it comes to mealtime. This means choosing recipes that …

A vast number of foods are both healthy and tasty. By filling your plate with fruits, vegetables, quality protein sources, and other whole foods, you’ll have meals that are colorful, versatile, and good for you. Here are 50 incredibly healthy foods. Most of them are surprisingly delicious. 1–6: Fruits and …

Thyme is an herb from the mint family that you probably recognize from your spice set, but it’s so much more than an afterthought ingredient. Its range of use is impressive. And according to a 2014 study, it has over 400 subspeciesTrusted Source. Ancient Egyptians used it in their embalming practices, …

Training your core is about so much more than getting toned abs. Your core is responsible for helping you function on a day-to-day basis—things like allowing you to sit, stand, walk and more. “Core strength allows us to move with more efficiency, increase our power and speed, and help us maintain good …