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We’ve all heard the news about sugar — it’s bad for you. Sugar is addictive, can lead to obesity and even suspected of increasing the risk of cancer. When I consciously started eating healthier, the first thing I did was cut down on sugar — it was rough. Things just weren’t tasting the same anymore. After […] More
For about as long as I can remember, I’ve had a complicated relationship with food. My grandparents, all children of the Depression era, taught my siblings and I to never waste food — if it was on the table, it was to be eaten. (My grandpa spent years of his childhood unsure of when his next […] More
Since I started working at The Everygirl, I’ve heard one coffee order repeated every single day, several times a day. Every time one of our editors goes on a coffee run, choruses of, “Can you get me an iced almond-milk latte? I’ll venmo you!” ring through our office. As a girl who never strays from […] More
Even the healthiest (and strongest) among us has fallen victim to a late night Papa John’s binge or a sweet tooth that seems to be only be satisfied by chocolate cake or double fudge ice cream. Cravings get the best of us every now and then, but what really is a craving? The difference between cravings and […] More
Everyone loves a treat, especially the ones that are guilt-free. If you’re trying to limit your sugar intake, then you’ve probably reached for the sugar-free sweets or chocolate. But how “sugar-free” are these “sugar-free” treats really? Sugar-free doesn’t mean carb-free Some sugar substitutes contain carbohydrates, and while there might not be any sugar, a portion […] More
Health and wellness expert Vanessa Ascencao – a nutritional consultant – answers your critical questions about whether a plant-based diet really does increase your metabolism and help you lose weight… So, let’s be honest: does a plant-based diet actually increase metabolism? Plant-based diets are loaded with phytonutrients, minerals, vitamins and other phytochemicals that provide the body […] More
If you’ve been in the diet circle for a while, you know that the number one weight loss rule has always been this: Cut carbs. In the Nineties, the Atkins diet was all the rage – now we’ve got Keto. Both of these popular diets preach low-carb, the apparent weight-loss key. But are there harmful […] More
Potatoes are practical and delish, but they’ve gotten a bit of a bad rap, nutritionally speaking. Sweet potatoes have swooped in as a trendy tater alternative, and so began the sweet potato vs. potato health debate. But are sweet potatoes truly healthier than potatoes? Registered dietician and nutrition consultant Keri Gans, author of , and […] More
