After years of sharing nutrition, wellness, and health information on my local TV news channels and news websites, I realized I have so much more information to share on these topics I am researching.

Looking for budget-friendly finds that are fast, easy, and – yes – still good for you? You’ll want to check out these 6 Costco finds that make it easier than ever to squeeze nutritional goodness like protein and superfoods into meals and snacks on the go.

Jerky can make a great protein-rich snack in a pinch, but there can be a tremendous difference between brands on shelves.

It’s the halfway point for our fourth annual #AlcoholFreeFor40 Challenge, and for many, the toughest part is over: The first weekend without alcohol, the first dinner date without a cocktail, and of course, St. Patrick’s Day, sans booze.

Chef Nate Barfield of Turkey and the Wolf and his team “Pig Latin” are featuring Eat Fit Grilled Pork Chop Sandwiches for this year’s Hogs for the Cause, a two-day event with tons of music & great food, with the mission of helping families who are fighting pediatric brain cancer.

Let’s be clear – bacon is still best saved for the occasional indulgence – find out which brands and varieties are best, in today’s Get the Skinny with Molly.

Craving chocolate? A square or two of 70% dark chocolate is always okay – but if you find a chocolate protein bar you like, it can also do the trick.

Craving chocolate but want to stay on track with your nutrition goals? You’ll love – and savor – every bite of this decadent chocolate tart. Naturally gluten free, grain free and sugar free, Ben has done it again!

Marinated in classic Vietnamese flavors then grilled to perfection on the barbecue, these wings can also be cooked in the oven.

Wing sauce and buffalo sauce are delicious ways to spicy up plain old chicken or shrimp, but some can pack in half a day’s worth of sodium into just a couple of spoonfuls!

Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, and whether we’re Catholic or not, many of us give up something for Lent – and that “something” is often alcohol.

Molly’s annual #AlcoholFreeFor40 challenge starts today, with the goal of going 40 days alcohol free, tracking things like weight, appearance of our skin and eyes, and certain labs pre- and post-challenge to see the impact that alcohol has on our individual bodies.

We realize we’re right smack in the midst of Carnival Season. But we wanted to put this on your radar: Starting next week, Ash Wednesday, is the 4th annual #AlcoholFreeFor40 challenge, complete with steps to make it your own personal self-experiment to see just how going booze-free affects your whole-body wellness.

Mardi Gras is in full swing, which for many New Orleanians means many more cocktails over the coming days.

These little berry-cream cupcake gems are gluten free, low carb, no sugar added AND keto approved, with just 1.5 grams net carbs per serving.

Chocolate milk is promoted as the ideal all-natural sports drink, perfect for muscle recovery after a tough workout, but the reality is that most of us just don’t need so much sugar.

A typical heart-shaped box of chocolates packs in nearly 1,000 calories and more than 120 grams of sugar!

It’s no secret that Valentine’s Day chocolates aren’t exactly good for us, and unfortunately, it’s slim pickings for truly good-for-you heart-shaped boxes of chocolates.

Cajun seasoning is a staple in any South Louisiana kitchen, but some of the popular brands can be loaded with salt.

Hot sauce is an integral part of New Orleans cuisine, but reach for the wrong one and you can be getting 6 times more sodium than others