Take a moment to think about how your day begins. Maybe it’s with an instant coffee, a slice of white bread, or a ready-to-eat breakfast bar. Most of us are racing against time, grabbing what’s quick and easy. However, those little conveniences come with a hidden cost. Additives, ultra-processed ingredients, and a sedentary routine may…
Known for its brand-name dupes and wallet-friendly prices, Aldi might very well be one of the most beloved grocery stores around. The supermarket chain is teeming with pantry staples, seasonal goodies, and of course–snacks! But if you’re looking for healthier options to elevate your snack stash, consider these dietitian-approved items. Whether you prefer sweet or…
Eating healthy does not have to be boring. Nowadays, there are plenty of options to help you stay on track – and these 15 superfood recipes are our absolute faves! Incorporating superfoods into your diet means you’ll get more antioxidants, vitamins, fiber, healthy fats, and protein on a daily basis, which ultimately can support a…
Let’s be honest: Perfect snacks are those that are healthy, well-balanced and made from fresh, whole foods. Things like a handful of grapes with an ounce of nuts, carrot sticks with fresh hummus or a hardboiled egg and an apple. While we should aim for these types of snacks most of the time, it’s not…
According to nutritionist and weight loss coach Renu Rakheja, something as simple as cutting down on empty liquid calories and adding more protein to your diet can help you lose weight. She has rounded up some of the best and most effective weight loss tips and tricks you can implement into your routine right now…
More Americans reported snacking as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and 26% reported snacking multiple times a day with 38% replacing meals with snacks according to 2020 data from the Food & Health Survey from the International Food Information Council. If you get hangry like me, it’s beneficial to have an idea of what…
Most of us probably think we have a pretty good idea of what a “balanced diet” looks like. And a lot of us may be wrong. “I don’t love the term,” says Dr Matthew Landry, an assistant professor of population health and disease prevention at the University of California, Irvine in the United States. It…
Cover Media Expert confronts popular TikTok weight-loss myths TikTok is full of health information, much of which should be taken with a pinch of salt. Rice water, “tadpole water” and green tea have all been touted as weight-loss methods on the video-sharing platform. Is there any legitimacy to these claims? Phil Day, Superintendent Pharmacist at…