How to eat well without dieting in 2021, because nutritious food doesn’t have to mean restriction. Much like the rest of the 2020, December was a bizarre time. For many of us, finessing our health and fitness was the last thing on our minds — thanks to, you know, the global pandemic. Much of our efforts […]
To battle food inequity, a nonprofit helps neighbors eat healthy
When Bria Hutson was growing up in East Oakland, California, she had a routine. Every day after school, she and her friends would stop at a corner store and load up on chips, sodas and other junk food. The nearest grocery store was miles away and her mom didn’t drive. Everyone around her ate fast […]
These 15 Vegan Dressings Are So Delicious You’ll Drizzle Them On Everything
Whether it’s a fresh salad or just-roasted vegetables, the right dressing makes pretty much ~everything~taste better. If you don’t eat animal products, though, finding creamy, flavorful vegan dressings ain’t always easy. “You’ll find dairy products such as cheese, milk or cream, egg yolks, and even fish added to some dressings,” says nutritionist Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, […]
The Top Healthy Snack Trends Of 2019
The first thing you’d notice if you were to walk into the Women’s Health test kitchen is the view (when you’re on the 29th floor overlooking Central Park, it’s hard not to). But the second thing you’d notice is the snack stash. At any given moment, there are dozens of options that companies have sent […]
How to avoid food poisoning: Top tips on how to avoid food poisoning on Christmas day
Food poisoning: Expert gives advice on safe food storage Food poisoning is a common problem however it’s also one that can often be prevented. Many cases are mild, and one can get better without treatment. But some cases may be so severe that hospitalisation may be required and with the current pandemic, that is a […]
Unexpected food pairings to try for big nutritional benefits
Turns out, it’s not just Chrissy and John that can claim golden couple status – these food pairings are a match made in heaven when it comes to boosting your health and giving you all the feels. When it comes to perfect pairings, there are some obvious double acts that spring to mind: Ant and […]
Don’t know where to start with meal prep? We asked an expert
You know the drill: you rush home from the gym to a bowl of cereal, spend all day at your computer eating scraps of leftovers from the fridge and before you know it it’s 8 PM and you’re too tired to cook a proper dinner. We’ve all been there. When life gets busy, nutrition often […]
Lizzo Celebrates 6 Months on Vegan Diet, Tells Fans to 'Love Yourself At All Stages in Your Life'
Lizzo is feeling "good as hell." On Tuesday, the Grammy Award-winning artist celebrated six months on her new vegan diet, posting a new TikTok video where she reflects on who she was before making the switch and encourages her followers to love themselves at "all stages." "Hey so I found this video of me from […]
Restricting supermarket promotions of high-sugar food and drinks reduces sales without reducing store profits
Restricting the promotion and merchandising of unhealthy foods and beverages leads to a reduction in their sales, presenting an opportunity to improve people’s diets, according to a randomised controlled trial of 20 stores in remote regions of Australia published in The Lancet Planetary Health journal. Merchandising in food retail outlets, such as price promotions, end-of-aisle […]
High blood pressure: Following this diet could help lower your reading and risk
High blood pressure is a dangerous condition which many are oblivious to as signs and symptoms are not always obvious. A person can lower their chances of developing deadly hypertension symptoms by following the DASH diet approach. Many health experts agree that food is just as powerful as medicine. Whether it be trying to lose […]