Disney is introducing a whole new generation to Aladdin, and Subway is offering a chance to not just go see the film, but get your kid a healthy lunch. Sometimes, that’s hard, but Subway has put together a package that includes things like lean proteins, veggies, a drink with no added sugar, and a fruit […]
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10 Fast Food Restaurants That Serve Up Healthier Options
While most fast foods are based on cheap, unhealthy ingredients, many fast-food establishments now offer healthy alternatives. Some major chains even focus exclusively on providing healthy fast food. These can be life-savers when you don’t have the time or energy to cook a healthy meal. Here are 10 fast-food restaurants that have some healthy options […]
Why Starbucks Baristas Secretly Hate Frappuccinos
It’s Summertime, and few things sound better on a hot sunny day than a cool refreshing Frappuccino from Starbucks, right? Well, if you’ve ever wondered if your Starbucks barista secretly hates making your drink, we’ve got bad news: if you’re ordering a Frappuccino, the answer is probably yes. Here are some of the reasons why: […]
Spice Up Your Mornings with Ginger
While breakfast is the most important meal of the day, it can sometimes get a little repetitive and boring. Unless you spice it up with a little ginger. This versatile superfood hosts a bevy of health benefits, from treating nausea to reducing muscle pain. But what makes it really super? It’s easier to rely on […]
Taco Bell Joins the NBA Finals
Love basketball? No? That’s all right, because you don’t have to be a fan to take advantage of Taco Bell’s partnership with the NBA. The 2019 NBA Finals are going to be running until June 16 at the latest, when there’s a possible Game 7. The good stuff happens on June 18, though, and […]
It’s BBQ Time!
With May being National BBQ Month, it’s time to drag out the grill, clean out the barbecue pit, and pick up some charcoal, because the smell of smoke drifting from your neighbor’s backyard is going to make you want that unique barbecue taste. “Barbecue” originally referred to pork cooked over a high smoke fuel […]
Did You Know May is National Strawberry Month?
Strawberries are synonymous with spring, and that’s why May is the perfect month to celebrate them. Fresh strawberries are the first fruit to ripen each spring, and can be used in recipes from breakfast to dessert. Every state in the United States grows the berries, but Florida and California are the leading producers, and […]
Nutrition Facts on Food Labels: Is It All There?
“Most of us want a super-simple way to manage the information about things we eat and drink,” says Kim Kirchherr, MS, RDN, a nutrition consultant in Chicago who has worked extensively in supermarket nutrition. . She recommends using 5% (low in a nutrient) and 20% (high in a nutrient) of the Daily Value as a […]
Cheers! It’s National Wine Day!
National Wine Day – not to be confused with the holiday National Drink Wine Day – is upon us, celebrated annually in the United States on May 25th. The purpose of this day is very simple. It’s a day to buy wine, appreciate wine and enjoy the history of wine. After all, this alcoholic beverage […]
Is Juicing Your Fruits and Veggies the Best Way to Go?
There’s a juice for every day of the week, and you, or someone you know, has probably tried them all: green juice, detox juice, and juices infused with ginger and turmeric. Recent research has shown that juices are an effective way to increase vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients in the diet. In the U.S., most people […]