Nutrition
6 Disgusting Meals That May Be Good For You
What's the weirdest food you've ever eaten? Frog legs? Caviar? Alligator? Although these foods seem strange, they've become quite common. But did you know that people ...
Not Only Do Bacteria Live in Your Stomach, But They May Make You Fat!
It's an exciting time to be in nutrition! Imagine if doctors came out and said they had discovered a new organ in the body. That's essentially ...
At Greenleaf Every Meal is Healthy, Every Bite Delicious
If you've spent any time in L.A., you may have had the chance to wander into one of Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop's three locations. They're described ...
Revisiting Your 2012 Resolutions
I realize it's July, but now may be the perfect time to re-assess your New Year's resolutions. In looking up the most common resolutions, it's not ...
It's Okay to Use Artificial Sweeteners...Sometimes
They've been around for decades. You may not recognize all their names, but you probably know them by the colors of their packets on restaurant tables ...
Can You Really Lose Weight with the New FDA-Approved Drug?
For the first time in over a decade, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new prescription weight-loss medication called lorcaserin, which will be sold ...
The 80/20 Split: Separating Healthy Choices from Everything Else
Last week I wrote about my eating disorder struggle and how I eventually returned to my healthy happy self. I'm proud to say that I've now ...
Dissecting the Link Between C-Sections and Obesity
A recent study done by researchers at Boston Children's Hospital seems to indicate that children born by cesarean section are twice as likely to become obese ...
From Under-Weight to Over-Weight to Healthy-Weight
I'm Clare. I'm 24 and live in Dallas, Texas. I work full-time in advertising. I also have a slight obsession with healthy living, but it wasn't always ...
5 Superior Superfoods
If you're like most people, you want to maximize your nutrition, improve your health, slow the aging process, fight disease, and control calories, all while eating ...
You Know You Should Eat Less Salt. We've Got 4 Tips to Help
Salt is everywhere. Walk through your grocery store and you'll notice countless new savory foods on the market. Restaurants continue to introduce new menu items that ...
Can You Cure Hayfever By Eating Right?
There's something in the air...and it's giving you hay fever. It could be pollen, dust, cigarette smoke, air pollutants, or a combination of many things. ...
How to Be a Vegan and Stay Healthy
Veganism is trendy and its proponents are constantly singing its praises--especially celebrities. But is it really as healthy as some claim? And more importantly, is it ...
Feeling Tired? It's Probably What You Ate
"Fatigue." Ugh, it's a word I get tired of hearing from my clients in my private practice. (Actually, not really, I love helping my clients!) But ...
Everything You Need to Know About Staying Hydrated
Water makes up between 45 percent and 75 percent of your weight. For many, especially active folks, maintaining a healthy fluid balance can be difficult. However, keeping your ...
Got a Summer Cold? Maybe You Need to Change Your Diet
Think immunity is just at the mercy of your genes? To some extent it is. But stress level, the amount and quality of sleep, and diet ...
The Skinny on Losing Weight with Green Coffee Beans
The latest buzz brewing in the nutrition world is the recent link between green unroasted coffee beans and weight loss. A recent study found that overweight ...
Are You a Compulsive Eater? Answer Our Questions to Find Out
Hunger is not always the main reason we choose to eat. Sometimes we turn to food for emotional reasons. We feel compelled to eat when we're ...
4 Strategies to Tame Your Sweet Tooth
You've gone through your kitchen and tossed out all processed foods. You've stocked up on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. You've even gone organic! But you're ...
Skinny Summer Cocktails
A delicious, refreshing cocktail can help you relax after a long day. Whether you're meeting friends or coworkers for drinks at happy hour, or you're whipping ...
Recent Nutrition
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Have You Heard of the Pegan Diet?
Buffalo chicken pizza seemed like a strange combo at first but now is incredibly popular. The cronut, which is a mash-up of a croissant and a ... Read More »
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How Much Healthier is Organic Peanut Butter?
The question isn’t quite as simple as organic vs. conventional. Many things need to be considered including the nutrition value, cost, how the peanuts were ... Read More »
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5 of the Healthiest Spicy Snacks
Spicy, hot foods have long been associated with many health benefits and are an important part of cooking in many cultures. Research has looked into the ... Read More »
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These 3 Food Industries Wreck Havoc on the Planet
Food Sustainability should be an important part of determining how you shop. There are so many food industries that can negatively impact the planet and your ... Read More »
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4 of the Most Sustainably Produced Foods
Sustainable foods are considered foods that support a healthy and sustainable food system for the planet. When considering the sustainability of foods, all parts of the ... Read More »
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4 of the Weirdest Hipster Health Food Trends
Hipsters are well-known for taking normal foods and combining them in the most ridiculous ways imaginable. These mashups combine bizarre flavors most people wouldn’t ever ... Read More »
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New Study Finds Cheese and Yogurt May Help You Live Longer
A team of researchers, which included experts on cholesterol and heart health, gathered and analyzed data from various studies that totaled 636,726 individuals who were followed for 15 ... Read More »
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Research Finds Kitchen Towels Are Full of Harmful Bacteria — Here's What You Can Do
Bacterial pathogens that commonly cause foodborne illnesses (FBIs) linger in the obvious places, of course. The kitchen sink, door-knobs, dirty countertops, and faucet handles are known ... Read More »
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Eating a Larger Portion One Day Influences Your Portion Size Choices the Next Day
Portion sizes have grown enormously over the past several decades, and the oversized portions we are routinely served at restaurants and fast-food establishments do not show ... Read More »
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How The Latest Kitchen Technology Helps Improve Your Diet
Smartphones are nothing new when it comes to the latest and greatest in the world of technology. It seems that many devices can be made “smart” ... Read More »
