Because of kale's emergence in the past several years as a superfood and must-have ingredient in cafes throughout the country, the leafy green has become something of a punchline. But trendy or not, the health benefits of kale can't be overstated. It has a whopping 684 percent of your daily recommended value of vitamin K…
When busy days call for easy meals, I love turning to the crockpot. While it's often used as a way to make healthy soups and stews, I love using my crockpot or slow cooker to prepare chicken. It's a hearty, delicious protein that's even better with hands-off cooking time. And there are so many tasty ways…
Smoothies are one of my favorite meals. They're portable, tasty and so simple to make! But have you enjoyed a smoothie bowl yet? These smoothies tend to be thicker than the usual recipes and are served in a bowl, making them more suitable to enjoy with a spoon instead of a glass. And they're a…
Back-to-school time isn't just for kids. The beginning of fall, when salad recipes don't quite hit the spot, is the perfect time for adults to recommit to healthy habits — it's like a second version of New Year's resolutions. And one of the best things you can do is revamp your lunches. Say goodbye to…
It's estimated that restless leg syndrome (RLS) affects more than one in 10 American adults every year (around 12 million people). (1) RLS is a condition characterized by uncomfortable feelings in your legs, giving you a strong urge to move them in order to find relief. Because symptoms tend to get worse overnight, RLS is…
Estimates show that rates of celiac disease diagnoses have risen by nearly 400 percent since the 1960s, and many health authorities speculate that there still may be a significant percentage of people living with undiagnosed celiac disease or similar problems.(1) In the U.S. and most other industrialized nations, slightly less than 1 percent of all adults have…
I'm sure you've seen those meal kits in supermarket aisles. They're usually filled with pasta and some sort of dried, packaged "sauce" and require you to add in fresh ingredients. Not only are those meals super-processed, but they don't even taste very good. And if you have to cook components of it anyway, why not…
Burgers are one of my favorite meals, but if you're vegetarian or trying to cut back on your meat intake, your options are limited. They tend to be either over-processed soy patties or mushroom burgers. That's not the case with this Black Bean Burger recipe. Because they're made with fiber-rich black beans, these burgers will keep you…
