Some dairy is simply delicious. Who can deny that a cup of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream or fresh mozzarella melted on a pizza is heaven? But for many Americans—about 65 percent of them, to be exact—dairy is the stuff that food nightmares—not dreams—are made of. Here's everything you need to know about lactose intolerance and how giving up dairy can affect your body. What is lactose intolerance? People who are lactose intolerant don't produce enough of t...

After almost a year in quarantine — and experimenting with those living room workouts — chances are you’ve gotten into some sort of workout groove. But even when you enjoy your workout routine, doing the same thing for months on end (alone in your house) is bound to get stale. Although getting into a routine with your workouts saves time and mitigates the mental effort required to motivate yourself, it’s normal to get bored by something you’re doing over and over again. That’s why ...

Getting enough sleep each night is vital for your health, but there are several factors that can interrupt quality sleep. For example, you might involuntarily follow an inconsistent sleep schedule (maybe you work the night shift several nights a week) or drink caffeinated beverages or alcohol too late in the day or well into the evening. Or maybe you routinely go to bed on an empty stomach. All of these circumstances can interfere with your sleep cycle. But the foods you eat during the...

Here's a dirty little secret that luxury gym chains and big-name personal trainers don't want you to know: If you eat the right foods, you don't have to sign up for an ultramarathon training program or fork out $300 per-month on tailor-made fitness instruction in order to get stronger, leaner, and feel better. In fact, you can simply move more, walk more, and make tiny little decisions throughout the course of every day that can actually add up to make a real difference to your bo...

At this point, you're probably aware oatmeal can do a lot for your body. It's a good, natural, complex carbohydrate, it's full of vitamins and minerals, and it's incredibly versatile (hello, overnight oats). And yet, while there's a lot about oatmeal that we love, there's one major side effect of eating oatmeal that we can't help but point out, and that's how oatmeal can keep you feeling full for hours. Here's why oatmeal is one of the best breakfast...

Oils are fats in liquid form at room temperature. While they are found in a variety of foods - such as nuts, fish, avocado, and olives - cooking oils are one of the most common forms of oil consumption. And some cooking oils are healthier than others.  We spoke to dietitians about the eight healthy oils you should be incorporating in your diet and which cooking oils you should avoid.  Understanding healthy cooking oils  The healthiest cooking oils typically have more ...

What is ballistic stretching? You might not be familiar with the term "ballistic stretching," but chances are you've tried this type of stretching at some point in your life. Remember the butterfly stretch from elementary school gym class? You'd sit on the ground, feet together and knees opened outward before "flapping the butterfly wings"—bouncing your knees up and down to deepen the stretch. If you've done that, you've done ballistic stretching. Likewise, if you were ever ...

Whether you’re using it to flavor your curry or adding it to your lattes, there’s no denying that turmeric is having a major moment right now. However, the colorful spice has benefits that extend well past your taste buds. From how it interacts with other foods to how it can lower your risk of chronic disease, read on to discover the benefits of turmeric and why you should be eating it right now. 1. It may boost the nutrient properties of other foods. If you want to get ...

Even though there’s a heck of a lot of plant-based foods out there, greens are often thought of as one of the foundational foods of plant-based eating. This is because they have high concentrations of vitamins, nutrients, and minerals. They’re also inexpensive and widely accessible; even in the dead of winter, there’s still plenty of varieties of greens that are in season. As food blogger and Healthier Together author Liz Moody points out in Well+Good’s ReNew Year ...

After months of hibernating and eating lots of comfort food, we’re all ready to enjoy the lighter, brighter offerings of spring. And lucky for us, these seven vegetables are coming into season now. They’re all bursting with color and nutrition! Here’s how to add them to your weekly meals. Asparagus One of the most highly anticipated spring veggies, these slender stalks are loaded with flavor and nutrients. One cup of cooked asparagus boasts 4 mg of iron, 4 g of fiber, 391 mg of potassiu...