Preparing healthy food at home is a tried-and-true weight-loss strategy — assuming you have the time, the energy, and an eye for portion control. A healthy-meal delivery service takes the guesswork out of the equation, but does it taste good? Curious about how a strict regimen of premade meals could improve my eating habits, I jumped at the chance to try out a week's worth of Jillian Michaels Read more

While new research is popping up all over about the dangers of refined carbs — last week we learned white rice increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes — Americans continue to chow down. Giving up certain foods may seem like a no-brainer, but everyone has a favorite that is difficult to say goodbye to. I'm curious to know if you're able give up any of these white foods for good. Read more

A runner doesn't need to follow a strict or special diet to be in tip-top shape, but there are a few foods every runner needs to fuel her workouts, improve performance, and speed up recovery time. Keep reading to find out which foods do a runner's body good. Source: Thinkstock, Flickr User Veganbaking.net, and Flickr User janineomg Read more

A lot of work goes into looking like one of Hollywood's top stars, and no one knows that more than celebrities like Jen Aniston, Carrie Underwood, Pink, Lauren Conrad, and Katy Perry. Learn what healthy eating tips these stars employ in their lives to look so fit! Read more

The weekends are made for relaxing, catching up with friends, and finishing any last-minute errands before Monday rolls around. All good things, but popular weekend activities like eating out, heading to the movies, or hitting the bar aren't always the healthiest ways to spend your day. If you're looking to shave a few calories off of your normal weekend rituals, look no further! Here are five Read more

There are already many proven benefits to following a Mediterranean diet, and now we can add another one: a new study of the dietary habits of about 1,000 people found that the high levels of monounsaturated fats found in a Mediterranean diet may help your smarts by protecting against small vessel damage in your brain. That benefit may help slow cognitive decline as well as prevent strokes. Past Read more

New Year's resolutions season may be over, but that doesn't mean you can't have a fresh start. The start of a new week is the perfect opportunity to resolve to make a few changes to your lifestyle to be healthier and happier. Here are 10 healthy choices you should make this week. Source: Thinkstock Read more

More than ever before, new research shows that what we eat to how we work out can actually speed up the body's metabolism — sometimes resulting in an extra 200 calories burned per day! At that rate, you can easily lose a few extra pounds per month, which is good news for those seeking a little help with weight loss. What's great is that these little tweaks require minimal effort and only add to Read more

Eating a rainbow of foods is an easy way to give the body much-needed antioxidants. Besides giving fruits and veggies their pretty colors, substances like lycopene and beta-carotene may protect against cancer, promote brain health, and act as an anti-inflammatory. This isn't the time to be monochromatic: since each pigment provides different benefits, get as many colors on your plate as possible. Read more

Food has always played a pivotal role in shaping culture, and many great traditions are based around its symbolism. New Year's Eve is no exception; throughout the world, specific foods are eaten because they are believed to bring good luck and fortune to the eater. Given that a lot of these lucky foods are good for you, it already seems like a winning situation. Here are a few ideas of what you Read more