Your new secret weight loss weapon: Reorganizing your kitchen. You may think that keeping snacks out of sight is a “duh” tip, but there have actually been well-done research studies proving that it really works. Here are a few other scientifically vetted housekeeping suggestions that may also help you peel off the pounds: 1. Clear the clutter. A messy kitchen …

What is the role of dairy- and yeast-exclusion diets on arresting and reversing an inflammatory autoimmune disease? A landmark study suggested that exposure to dietary yeast, like baker’s yeast, brewer’s yeast, and nutritional yeast, may worsen the course of Crohn’s disease, an autoimmune inflammatory bowel disease. The reason the researchers even thought to do the study was because Crohn’s patients …

Who says pancakes have to be off limits when you’re trying to lose weight? Fluffy, sweet and warm pancakes topped with maple syrup are a menu item that might seem like a no no for those trying to lose weight. But we have great news for fans of this classic comfort food: You don’t have to swear off pancakes! You …

Are you considering signing up for a meal delivery service? Read on to find out how they can improve your life with five amazing benefits. Meal delivery services are exactly what they sound like—companies that deliver prepared meals and snacks directly to your door (not to be confused with meal delivery kits that send ingredients with a recipe and require …

What if there was a magic meal that could help make your waist smaller, cholesterol lower and heart healthier? Enter oats. Oatmeal contains loads of a special fiber called beta-glucan. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, consuming just one and a half cups of oats containing this fiber daily can help lower your cholesterol levels and control blood …

Quinoa is often called a “superfood,” but you can think of it as a hard-working everyday staple for your healthy recipes. Quinoa (say it “keen-wah”) is considered a whole grain, although it’s technically a seed. Like other SmartCarbs, it’s high in fiber and low in calories. According to Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, a half-cup serving also fuels …

Those with certain autoimmune diseases such as Crohn’s disease should probably not eat nutritional yeast. Thousands of years ago, some yeast floated down into our flour and drinks, pleasing our palates, and we’ve been regularly exposed to it ever since. Yeast isn’t a problem for most people, but even non-disease-causing microbes could potentially trigger autoimmune diseases like Crohn’s disease in …

There are just some foods that make us happy. Whether we love their taste or because they remind of us of good times, it’s no secret that food can bring comfort. However, those comfort foods are oftentimes unhealthy snacks and sweets that crush your weight loss goals. They give us a quick blip of joy that’s gone moments after we’re …

Does the presence of Candida in stool correlate with “Candida-hypersensitivity” symptoms, such as headaches and tiredness? And what happens when people are placed on a high-sugar diet? Despite its extensive use in the brewing and baking industries, only about 5 percent of healthy people—1 in 20—have anti-yeast antibodies in their bloodstream, whereas that percentage is more like 60 or 70 …

With all the money that you spend on groceries, you want to make them last as long as possible. Sometimes we end up wasting the precious food we buy because we don’t get to it as fast as we intended. It’s time to stop wasting food! There are plenty of simple strategies for grocery storage that can help you keep …