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Protein
From Nuts to Protein Bars: 8 Healthy Costco Snacks
Costco’s snack selection is top-notch—a paradise for anyone who loves a tasty nibble. But, as with any grocery store, there are healthy snacks made with mostly whole foods, and not-so-healthy snack...
Protein
Let’s Unwrap the Best BJ's Protein Bars for Your Health
BJ's Wholesale Club, commonly referred to as BJ’s, is an American membership-only warehouse chain on par with Costco and Sam’s Club. Its vast selection of products in-club and online makes shopping...
Hydration
The Best Homemade Electrolyte Drinks (And How to Make Them)
You’ve just finished an intense workout, or perhaps you’ve just arrived home after spending the day in the summer sun. What your body craves now is more than just water—it’s a rejuvenating blend of...
Protein
Which Protein Bars Have the Least Sugar?
Protein bars are the convenient, portable, healthy snack heroes of the low-carb and keto world. But with all the artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols lurking on the shelves, finding good-for-yo...
Snack Ideas
Prediabetes Diet: The Best Foods to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Prediabetes, a silent precursor of type 2 diabetes, affects millions of people worldwide.
The good news is that with strategic dietary changes and lifestyle shake-ups, you can halt the advancement...
Snack Ideas
What’s the Best Vegan Protein Bar?
The vegan protein bar scene is exploding, but with so many contenders vying for the title of “best,” how do you find the true champion?
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the ins and outs o...
Keto
What Can You Eat on a Keto Diet?
The keto diet has taken the world by storm, with everyone from celebrities to your next-door neighbor jumping on the low-carb, high-fat bandwagon.
But what exactly can you eat on a keto diet? Is it...
Snack Ideas
7 Eco-Friendly Foods for a Healthier Planet
As the world becomes increasingly aware of the catastrophic effects of climate change, more and more people are looking for ways to reduce their environmental impact.
One of the most significant an...
Brain Health
Reduce Stress with These Mood-Boosting Foods
Stress. It’s an inevitable part of life, and if not managed well, it can quickly drain your energy, dampen your spirits, and affect your well-being. You’ve likely heard of (and tried) various stres...
Snack Ideas
Plant-Based Snacks: The Best Options to Keep on Hand
Staying satiated on a plant-based diet can be a bit challenging. Why? Because plant-based foods like fruits, veggies, legumes, and whole grains have a lower calorie density than animal-based foods ...
Protein
Vegetarian Protein Sources: Foods to Add to Your Plate
When the average person thinks of protein, they likely imagine a big slab of steak or a sizzling salmon filet. But chowing down on meat and fish isn’t the only way to get adequate protein.
There ar...
Keto
Top 10 Keto Snacks for On the Go
While the keto diet is known for reducing hunger and keeping you full between meals, even the most seasoned keto dieters will find themselves in need of snacks now and then.
This is especially true...
Brain Food
Alzheimer’s Diet: What Foods to Eat for Dementia Prevention
Can eating specific foods (and avoiding others) reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia? A growing body of evidence suggests the answer is yes.
One diet in particular,...
Snack Ideas
8 Healthy Low-Sugar Snacks to Tame Hunger
Have you ever resorted to scarfing down a vending machine candy bar for a mid-day boost? If so, you’ve likely been victim to the blood sugar rollercoaster—a burst of energy rush as the processed su...
Keto
Keto on a Budget: Money-Saving Tips and Foods to Eat
From grass-fed meat to pre-made bone broth to fancy cheeses, many people think eating a keto diet is expensive. While it certainly can be, this doesn’t have to be the case!
Eating keto on a budget ...
Snack Ideas
The Best Quick and Easy Gluten-Free Snacks
Snacking is a great way to tame hunger if you’re going more than four to five hours between meals. And while choosing a delicious, healthy snack is a breeze for most people, it can be a challenge f...
Protein
The Best Diabetes-Friendly Protein Bars
Protein bars make for a quick, energizing snack, but choosing a good option when you have diabetes can seem a bit daunting. Many protein bars appear healthy, but are actually loaded with sugar and ...
Keto
9 Healthy Snack Ideas for Diabetics
If you’ve ever been hangry or affected by the dreaded 3 p.m. slump, you know the magic of a good snack. After a few bites, you feel your mood and energy lift, allowing you to stay productive and co...
Keto
Your Guide to Keto Snacks at Walmart
The keto diet is all the rage these days—and for good reason. With benefits like weight loss,
more stable energy, reduced need for insulin in those with diabetes, improved brain health, and reduce...
Brain Food
10 Keto Breakfast Recipes to Start Your Day Right
Breakfast can be hard. Breakfast on the go is even harder! Still, we all know how important breakfast is. After waking up from a too-short night of sleep, it’s easy to neglect to nourish your body ...
Brain Food
10 Keto Office Snacks to Beat the "2:30 Feeling"
Let’s face it: the typical office “snack rack” sucks. It's riddled with cheap carbs (e.g., corn, oats, rice), packed with sugar or sugar equivalents (e.g., dextrose), and offers little-to-no nutrit...
Keto
10 Low-Carb, On-the-Go Snacks
Snacking is no longer a leisure activity – it's become a full-fledged necessity for many of us. The two driving forces behind this dynamic are a significant uptick in weekly hours worked in America...