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When I first cracked open a box of Home Free's peanut-free, tree-nut-free, egg-free, and dairy-free cookies, I thought: what poor person has all of those food allergies combined? I couldn't quite figure out the target market. But now I think I have it figured out. These organic cookies are meant for moms who want to serve treats guaranteed safe for any kid, whatever her allergy. I'm skeptical Read more
This whole peanut butter recall has really put a damper on my peanut-butter-loving life. I know not all peanut butter has been recalled, but truthfully, I've used avoiding peanut butter as an excuse to branch out. One positive outcome from this salmonella scare is that I rediscovered my love for crunchy almond butter, and recently tried walnut butter for the first time. So don't fret about Read more
For many who have stuck to their healthy ways all week long, the weekend is a time to loosen up the reigns a little, ignore weight-loss rules, and indulge in some high-calorie Cinco de Mayo goodness. If you're not careful though, an entire weekend of living it up could make you gain the pounds you've worked so hard to keep off all week. Here are some ways to splurge a little this weekend and not Read more
Celebs like Alicia Silverstone, Alanis Morissette, and Olivia Wilde all benefit from a vegan diet — now add actress Mischa Barton to the list. The 26-year-old actress showed off her slim and healthy figure on the set of Oasis singer Noel Gallagher's new music video. Mischa told Us Weekly, "I've been running like three miles a day," and added she also loves juice cleanses and vegan food. Vegan Read more
Not eating animal products means a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, and although it can also be used to lose weight, it's important not to skip out on valuable nutrients that often come from meat and dairy. Vitamin B12 Most women need 2.4 mcg of this vitamin each day. It's essential for maintaining a healthy nervous system as well as healthy blood cells. Found mostly in poultry, beef, Read more
Seven moves for jiggle-free arms — Fitness A handful of postworkout pains that are totally normal — Shape Interval training isn't just for elite athletes! Here's how to start — Prevention Tara Stiles says yoga is functional and spiritual. Namaste to that! — Blisstree Power breakfast with just three ingredients — Peanut Butter Fingers They do add reps without telling you, and more Read more
After a stretch of warmer weather, a cold spell blew over the East Coast. Instead of feeling bitter about bitter cold temps, I baked one last batch of pumpkin bread, as a last hurrah to say goodbye to Winter. I was also excited to use the boxed organic puréed pumpkin I discovered at my local health food store, made by Fig Food Co., in packaging that's completely BPA-free. I make pumpkin bread Read more
Healthify your California Club sammy for a guilt-free lunch — Healthy Happy Life Fight free radicals with pistachios and other surprising sources of antioxidants — Shape Fix your hair problems with food! What to eat for lovely locks — HuffPost Health Get a visual: what 100 calories of meat really looks like — Blisstree Are you going meatless for March? It's a healthy challenge! — Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. There are so many ways to get this good-for-you protein into your daily diet. Here's how to do it — and why you absolutely should. By Sally Kuzemchak, RD If you bypass tofu at salad bars, skip the meatless dishes at Chinese restaurants, and avoid edamame when you're out for sushi, well, it's time to give Read more
Whether you're dabbling with veganism or just looking for some plant-based proteins to add to your diet, roaming the supermarket aisles for the right protein source can feel overwhelming when you have no idea which products to buy. We've defined four plant-based proteins you should know about, how much protein they contain, and what product brands we seal with a stamp of Read more
