Healthy Eating
I Eat Salads Every Day But I Still Can’t Lose Weight. Why?
“All I eat are salads, but I can’t lose weight!” Sound familiar? It should, as thousands—if not millions—of Americans are currently frustrated with their efforts to shed unwanted pounds. To [...]
Why Kids Need More Bacon and Eggs
Kids need fat. Lots of it. According to the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, teenagers should consume between 25-35 percent of their total daily calories from fat. Just how much [...]
Are Reign Energy Drinks Healthy?
Energy drinks are rarely healthy. Thanks to massive amounts of caffeine and sugar, many aggressively stimulate the mind and body. But that soaring spike in energy is usually followed by [...]
Are Lärabars Actually Healthy?
While a new wellness bar brand now seems to appear on the shelves every other day, Lärabars have been around for over 15 years. Throughout that time, they’ve enjoyed a [...]
Orthorexia: When Healthy Eating Turns Harmful
A serious dedication to a healthy diet hardly seems like a bad thing. But for some, the need to follow a "perfect diet" can actually become an unhealthy habit. Their [...]
New Study Finds Weird Habit That Makes You Eat Less
In a previous STACK article, I detailed how smaller plates and bowls, larger forks and plates that contrast the color of the foods they’re serving can all help you eat [...]
You’re Probably Ignoring This Number in the Nutrition Facts—and It Might Be Making You Fat
As a country, America has never been more obese. There’s no one reason for this. Too much added sugar, not enough physical activity, chronic dehydration—all of these things play a [...]
Fermented Foods: The Performance-Enhancing Substance Athletes Overlook
An increasing amount of research is showing that your gut health has far-reaching impacts throughout the body. Improved gut health has been found to correlate with a reduced risk of [...]
The Healthiest Food to Eat at McDonald’s
With over 37,000 restaurants across the globe, a McDonald’s is never far. While some “health conscious” folks would never dream of dining at the Golden Arches, the truth is that [...]
Is Spindrift Flavored Water Healthy?
As Americans scramble to find alternatives to soda, flavored waters have become big business. Along with options like LaCroix, Spindrift drinks have become a popular choice. But is this line [...]