Eating once a day

Eating this diet, which is rich in fruits and vegetables, healthy fats, and whole grains, can lower your risk for certain health problems. Here are a few ways you can improve your health by eating the Mediterranean Diet.

[brightcove:5476832773001 default] So last night a glass of wine turned into, well, a lot more than that—and now your stomach is churning and your head feels like it's splitting into a million tiny little pieces (oy). Before you swear off alcohol forever, check out these go-to hangover cures from health experts, influencers, and a few of our editors. These are the remedies they swear by to calm the nausea, replenish electrolytes, and get back on their feet after having one (or a few!) too many. Tea with ginger + a banana "I'll have tea with organic honey and fresh grated ginger root, and a banana. 
 Ginger is a natural nausea fighter, and this trio also provides antioxidants, which can guard against some of the inflammation and damage caused by drinking (especially to your aching brain!). As for the banana, when you get dehydrated from drinking you lose not only water, but also electrolytes , including potassium . And too little potassium can ...

[brightcove:5716816148001 default] Many people refer to the days between Christmas and New Year’s as a "twilight week." The bulk of the holiday season is behind us, but the fresh start of the new year still lies ahead. It's tempting to consider this cozy in-between time as your last hurrah before January 1st. But indulging freely in wine and snacking on leftover sugar cookies likely won't leave you feeling your best! Instead, why not use this week to ease into a healthier routine? By the time 2018 rolls around, you'll be off to a running start with your goals—whether you're aiming to slim down or simply eat more mindfully. Here are five completely doable strategies to focus on, to get your wellness back on track. Re-think that drink For most of my clients,  alcohol is the number one factor that impacts their eating choices and energy levels. In addition to being caloric, alcohol can act as an appetite stimulant and lower your inhibitions. This...

What you eat now can make all the difference in how you feel later.

Wine? Beer? Mixed drink? Here’s our guide to choosing the healthiest sips at holiday parties.

High-fructose corn syrup has long been portrayed as an evil of the American diet. Check out this video to find out what's exactly in this mysterious sweetener, and how bad it really is for your health.

Is lemon water really the miracle drink some make it out to be? Watch this video to find out.

[Brightcove:4784754937001] If you’ve been following the news about coconut oil , you might be a little confused: Is it a miracle food , capable of helping you lose weight and lower your cholesterol? Or is it an over-hyped fad, laden with  saturated fat , that you should immediately cut from your diet? If you've got questions, you're not alone—lots of people are turning to Google to get the scoop on this highly-debated oil. Below, you'll find my answers to five of the top-searched topics: Does coconut oil help you lose weight? Maybe, but the research is very limited. One study, published in the journal Lipids , tested the effects of consuming about one ounce of either soybean oil or coconut oil over a 12-week period in women with abdominal obesity . The ladies were instructed to follow a balanced diet designed to maintain weight, and walk for 50 minutes a day. Both groups lost weight, but only the coconut oil eaters experienced a reduction...

Fill your plate with these vitamin B12-rich foods for a stronger immune system, improved nerve function, and much more. 

A plant-based diet is a diet based on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. Find out how a plant-based diet is different from a vegan diet. 

You just might feel better after your flight if you eat these healthy picks before.

For many people, “eating better” is an intimidating and abstract concept. What counts as healthy? Is calorie counting necessary ? Is all junk food off limits? This confusion is familiar to many people, but improving your nutrition doesn’t always have to mean a diet overhaul. In fact, sometimes small changes can make the biggest impact. In honor of National Nutrition Month this March, TIME asked registered dietitians for five quick and easy diet resets that will put you on the path to better health. Embrace fat. “Most people think all fats can negatively impact health. But in reality, unsaturated fats—monounsaturated and polyunsaturated, i.e. omega-3 fatty acids —are known as the “good fats” and have been shown to reduce inflammation and aid in heart health. Some great options to incorporate into your meals and snacks include nuts, seeds, avocados, fish (like salmon) and vegetable oils, like olive and canola.” — Stephanie Perruzza, registered dietitian and health and wellness special...

They're almost as bad for you as soda.

[brightcove:5365774388001 default] Trying to cut back on added sugar? It may require a little more sleuthing than you think. That's because the sweet stuff is hiding in countless foods (from soup to tomato sauce!) under sly aliases like "brown rice syrup" and "evaporated cane juice." But with some basic knowledge of food label lingo, you can start picking out those sneaky ingredients—and slashing your daily intake. From now on, whenever you pick up a packaged product, turn it over and scan the label for any of the code words below. While some of the sweeteners are slightly better for you than others (hi, molasses), at the end of the day, they all count as added sugar. Coconut sugar and date sugar These terms often pop up on the labels on natural foods. Coconut sugar is made from sap extracted from the buds of coconut palm plants. And date sugar is typically made simply from dried, ground dates. But don't be fooled: While a whole food source may see...

[brightcove:4843962899001 default] Busy Philipps is all of us when it comes to self-improvement. She talks to her pals, finds out what works for them, and tries it for herself. In her latest attempt to be her best self , Philipps is sipping on celery juice. “Guys, Tracey Cunningham told me yesterday that we’re supposed to drink fresh celery juice every morning,” Philipps said in her Instagram story on Wednesday morning, referring to celebrity hair stylist Tracey Cunningham. “Every morning, guys.” Philipps shared what she learned, like that you’re supposed to drink the juice within 10 minutes of it being prepared. “Apparently it’s supposed to do all of these wonderful things for you and something with Gwyneth Paltrow and I don’t know but I’m on board,” she said, laughing. “So now I’m drinking celery juice. It’s really good.” RELATED:  Busy Philipps Just Finished Whole30—Here Are Her Top Tips for the Trendy Diet The television star and Whole30 survivor also talked about...

Know what to expect before you give up on meat and dairy.

[brightcove:5159960154001 default] If you love starting your morning with a bowl of Raisin Bran or another healthy-sounding cereal, we have some bad news: The majority of cereals are packed with sugar and really aren't the best way to kickstart your day. To drive home the point that crunchy and sweet flakes shouldn't be your go-to breakfast, one nutritionist suggested a surprising replacement for your daily dose of Kellogg's: a slice of pizza. RELATED:   The 20 Best Foods to Eat for Breakfast Chelsey Amer, MS, RDN, CDN, a nutritionist based in New York, told The Daily Meal that "a slice of pizza contains more fat and much less sugar than most cold cereals, so you will not experience a quick sugar crash." One cup of Raisin Bran, for example, has 18 grams of sugar (close to the 25 gram daily limit recommended for women) and zero healthy fats. Amer also noted that pizza has more protein than a typical bowl of cereal, so it can satisfy your appetite for longe...

[brightcove:5718489415001 default] You've spent the last four weeks meal prepping, snacking less, upping your protein intake, and decoding food labels for hidden sugar. But now that your month on Whole30 is just about over, you're probably asking yourself one question: How will you re-enter the world without sabotaging your newfound healthier relationship with food?  RELATED:  5 Things You Should Know Before Trying an Elimination Diet For answers, we reached out to Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD, Health 's contributing nutrition editor. Here's what she says are the next crucial steps, plus the right way to navigate them. Reintroduce food groups slowly Whole30 is an elimination-style diet; the point is to find out which food groups affect your body in negative ways, so you could then abstain or cut down on these offenders and feel healthier. So before you dive back into your usual lunch of a slice of cheese pizza or order ...

[brightcove:5583091373001 default] So much is going on in the first few months of a baby’s life, it’s no surprise that what a baby eats can have an effect on how important structures and connections in the brain develop. To help parents understand what babies need, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a set of recommendations for foods that ensure healthy brain development in babies’ first 1,000 days. In the guidelines, just published in the journal Pediatrics , the AAP’s Committee on Nutrition say that certain nutrients, including protein, zinc, iron, folate, certain vitamins and polyunsaturated fatty acids are critical for healthy brain development. Diets lacking these nutrients can lead to lifelong issues in brain function, they note. Dr. Sarah Jane Schwarzenberg, associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital and member of the AAP Committee on Nutrition, says that breast milk is recommended for newborns until they are abou...

Seems like everyone is chatting about chia lately. Check out the the video to find out if these little seeds are worthy of all the hype.

[brightcove:5672527937001 default] For some people, buzzy meal plans like Whole30 and the ketogenic diet are the only things that motivate them to overhaul their eating habits. For others, diets can be seriously problematic. That’s one reason New York City–based nutritionist Brooke Alpert , RD, wrote The Diet Detox . An anti-diet guide to making healthy food choices, the book provides “ten simple rules to help you stop dieting, start eating, and lose the weight for good.” According to Alpert, diets don’t work because they have expiration dates; you're only supposed to be on them for a fixed amount of time. When they end, so does your weight-loss success. A better idea, she believes, is to follow a meal plan that helps you develop lifelong healthy eating habits. Here, three bite-size pieces of nutrition advice we ate up from Alpert’s new book. RELATED: 3 New Breakfast Rules You Should Follow, According to an RD Have protein and fiber at every meal Rule number one of Alp...

Chocolate made the list!

[brightcove:5680351746001 default] If you're trying to clean up your diet, preparing your own meals is key. But when you come home exhausted after a long day at work, the last thing you want to do is dice onions or wait around for a chicken to roast.   The way to avoid giving in and calling Seamless is to do your food prep ahead of time, say on Sunday, so you have all your ingredients ready to hit the microwave—or even better, a stash of pre-made meals ready to put on your plate. To help you organize your prep time, we reached out to five nutritionists for the easy tips they use in their own kitchens. RELATED:   10 Nutritionists and Health Editors Share What They Actually Eat for Dessert Chop a bunch of veggies If you're prepping meals just for yourself or one other person, it shouldn't take more than an hour to wash, peel, and chop all the vegetables you'll need for the entire week ahead. Julie Upton, RD, suggests preppin...

[brightcove:4421266034001 default] There’s no shortage of trendy,  healthy breakfast options online. We’re talking smoothie bowls , overnight oats, yogurt parfaits, and even flourless breakfast cookies. Pinterest and Instagram feeds are filled with thousands of melt-in-your-mouth posts gushing about how these nutritious and balanced morning meals will jumpstart your day by giving your body the fuel it needs to conquer the world. There’s just one problem: While the Insta-famous breakfasts tend to have sinful names—think: hot chocolate oatmeal and blueberry pie smoothie—and are promoted as clean, wholesome, and nutritious, the truth is many of these meals resemble a decadent dessert rather than a powerhouse breakfast. If nutritionists were asked to rename these recipes, we’d most likely call them berry milkshakes, yogurt sundaes, and oatmeal cookies! RELATED: The 20 Best Foods to Eat for Breakfast Before mistaking a sweet treat for a morning meal, check out these breakfast culpr...

[brightcove:5116093205001 default] When you’re feeling frazzled, it’s easy to be tempted by a handful of M&Ms, a couple of cookies, or an entire pint of ice cream. Stress and anxiety are known to trigger cravings , and not necessarily for a grain bowl or kale salad . But it is possible to   harness those cravings for good: Turns out a handful of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients can actually help relieve negative feelings . The magnesium, zinc, and omega-3s in nuts, for example, may help stabilize cortisol levels and keep your mood steady. Even dark chocolate  (in moderation, of course) could help calm your nerves on harried days. "Research has shown that it can reduce your stress hormones," Health  contributing nutrition editor, Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD, said in a prior interview. "Also, the antioxidants in cocoa trigger the walls of your blood vessels to relax, lowering blood pressure and im...

[brightcove:4928971444001 default] The latest New Year’s trend has nothing to do with alcohol—literally. For millions of people, January 1 marks the first day of not just a new year, but a “dry” January, or month-long break with booze. Started by the UK's  Alcohol Concern organization in 2013, the movement’s main goal is to help people "reset their relationship with alcohol." But what happens to your body when you become a temporary teetotaler? “Nothing bad,” says Jamile Wakim-Fleming, MD, a hepatologist at the Cleveland Clinic. “[Abstaining temporarily] is only going to be beneficial.” (One caveat: heavy drinkers should only quit with medical assistance, since they can experience a life-threatening form of withdrawal .) Thirty-one days of sobriety might even help you cut back long-term: A 2016 study  published in Health Psychology  found that six months after the end of Dry January, people who had participated in the movement (even those who ...