
Spirited holiday with zero-proof cocktails
I’m a big advocate for having zero-proof cocktail options on hand for any occasion, and the holidays are no exception. (For those not familiar with the term, ‘zero-proof cocktails’ are the same as mocktails, it just sounds better).

Vitamin D: Do you need to supplement?
I’m not a fan of daylight savings time, it feels like our winter days are just so short. The sun’s still not up when many of us leave in the morning, and it’s often dark by the time we get home. We can easily go weeks without truly getting direct sunlight.

Your wellness should not be someone’s side hustle
Our health is top of mind these days – all the more reason that your wellness should not be someone’s side hustle.

Self-Preservation: How to buffer our stress response during the holiday season
Holidays can be a mixed bag for people. Sure, we get to catch up and celebrate with family and friends, but with the usual stressors of time, finances and family dynamics, it’s easy to lose sight of the deeper meaning and spirit of the holidays altogether.

Eat Fit Food Pantry Guide: Donate with mindfulness and respect
Dusty boxes of mac ‘n cheese, dented cans of ravioli and baked beans, creamed corn and cake mix past their expiration date. Certainly doesn’t sound appetizing, but sadly, this is what’s often donated to local food pantries, especially common during holiday food drives.

9 Fundamentals for better sleep
Here are nine key strategies for a better night’s sleep, focusing on our bedrooms, lifestyle improvements, and our transition time from daytime to sleep.

4 Reasons you should try powdered peanut butter
Whether slathered on whole-grain toast or layered with dark chocolate in candy cups, peanut butter is a pantry staple beloved by all ages. While most know it as a jarred spread, it’s also now available in powder form, too.

6 Steps for a post-Halloween sugar detox
Things are admittedly a little different in COVID time, but typically, an estimated 600 million pounds of Halloween candy is purchased in the U.S. each year – that’s roughly two pounds per person.

Food Sensitivity Testing: What you need to know
Food sensitivities are incredibly challenging to detect, often far more elusive than the often more straightforward food allergies.

Side-Stepping Statins: Natural strategies for reducing cholesterol
Dealing with high cholesterol used to seem pretty straightforward: Oatmeal was good, eggs were bad. Total cholesterol less than 200 was good, higher than 200 meant, well, more oatmeal.

Live longer and look younger with these anti-aging foods
If your skin has been a bit lackluster lately, it might be what you’re eating – or not eating. In fact, the use of nutrition as an antiaging tool has been termed the “inside-out” approach.

7 Nighttime snacks that satisfy any craving – and are good for you, too
Nighttime eating can be an Achille’s heel for many, a time of day that feels out of control. But having a strategically planned snack after dinner isn’t inherently a bad thing, and it can actually have its benefits.

Nutrition & Breast Cancer: Eat to beat the odds
One out of every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in her life. It’s a disconcerting statistic, especially considering there are so many risk factors that are completely out of our control, like age, genes, gender, and family history.

Cooking Oils: Top picks and which to use
With so many oils to choose from, selecting the best option can be intimidating – not to mention, the answer of which oil is ‘best’ changes, depending on what and how we’re cooking.

Rethink Your Coffee Ritual: Top picks for plant-based creamers
I love really good coffee. But I’m also looking to shift to plant-based food and drink when possible.

15 “Safe” foods for the lactose intolerant
If you’re lactose intolerant, odds are you’ve been avoiding foods like cheese, yogurt and butter, as well as common offenders like milk and ice cream.

The Sleep Revolution: Life-changing effects of better sleep
When it comes to our whole-body wellness, sleep deserves an equal spot right alongside diet and physical movement.

The buzz on all things caffeine
Not only do I enjoy sipping a good cup of coffee, I also appreciate the slight edge of brain-boosting energy that it gives me.

Traditional Italian ingredients bring the culture of the world into our own kitchens
Planning a travel destination based entirely on cheese admittedly seems frivolous. But when the cheese in question is Parmigiano Reggiano, and the region is also the world’s only producer of traditional balsamic vinegar and prosciutto di Parma, the decision actually feels quite justified.

The healing power of ginger
Fresh, dried, powdered, juiced or even candied, if you love ginger, you’ll love this: Five science-backed health benefits of this favorite spice, plus how to get more into our diets.