Healthy grab-and-go snacks for your busiest days
Life, in general, is busy, which doesn’t leave a lot of time for healthy meal prep, especially when “normal busy” ramps up to “crazy...
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Jan 164 min read
9 winter wellness tips for a happier, healthier winter
There’s something about winter (in the Northern Hemisphere, at least) that makes it harder to maintain healthy habits. Even after the...
Nov 21, 20235 min read
The best foods to eat (and foods to avoid) if you are insulin resistant
The typical modern diet, which is high in ultra-processed foods, isn’t a great diet for metabolic health. In fact, the modern diet is one...
Jul 25, 20233 min read
Foods that can lower blood sugar: 7 healthy food swaps for sugary foods
Whether you’re robustly healthy or have been told to get your blood sugar levels under control, just about all of us could benefit from...
Jul 11, 20233 min read
Ultra-processed foods are taking over our health. Here’s what to do about it
Ultra-processed foods make up 60% of the American diet. These foods are usually easier to access, more affordable, and last longer than...
Jun 27, 20234 min read
Breaking free from diet culture to food freedom
Food: we can’t live without it, but sometimes living with it feels like living under the rule of a dictator. Whether it’s the unrealistic...
May 30, 20234 min read
Why we love sugar (and how to eat less of it)
Bread. Yogurt. Protein bars. Barbecue sauce. These disparate foods have one surprising thing in common (besides the fact that they’re...
Dec 27, 20222 min read
5 nutrition and wellness trends to expect in 2023
With 2022 coming to a close, all eyes are on 2023. Health and nutrition trends for 2023 have shifted slightly from what we’ve seen the...
Nov 29, 20224 min read
12 tips to stay healthy during the holidays
Parties. Time-honored traditions. Seasonal treats. Lists, shopping, and packed calendars. The holidays are stuffed to the brim with...
Nov 1, 20224 min read
Can metabolic syndrome be reversed?
Metabolic health has been on a decline for decades. A recent study, which followed 55,000 Americans between 1999 and 2018, reveals that...
Oct 11, 20224 min read
Good fats, bad fats, and what they mean for you
When we hear that weight gain is on the rise or are reminded to eat better, it’s tempting to lay the blame on fat. We resolve to cut out...
Sep 20, 20223 min read
Protein 101 for vegetarians
Proteins are large, complex sets of molecules (amino acids) that serve as the body’s building blocks. Eating protein-rich foods helps...
Aug 23, 20224 min read
Meal prep healthy salads like a pro
For most of human history, a significant chunk of time was dedicated to growing, gathering, and preparing food. “Meal prep” to...
Jul 19, 20225 min read
Ask the Science Team: Benefits of complex carbohydrates
For this month’s Ask the Science Team post, we sat down with Dr. Lucas Grant, principal scientist at Unicity, to discuss all things...
Jun 14, 20223 min read
Need more fiber in your diet? Try these foods
If there’s one thing people should focus on getting more of in their diet, it’s fiber. Only about 5% of Americans are getting the...
May 17, 20224 min read
Eating healthy while traveling: Realistic or impossible?
With the school year coming to an end and travel restrictions loosening up, many of us are making travel plans for the summer....
May 10, 20224 min read
10 tips for a microbiome-friendly diet
The microbiome has gotten a lot of attention in the science community over the last several years. But rather than being just another...
Mar 22, 20224 min read
Spring Cleaning for Your Body: A Checklist
You’ve heard of spring cleaning. (And you’ve probably gone through great lengths to avoid it at some point.) But have you ever considered...
Feb 15, 20223 min read
How to Support Your Digestive Health, from Diet to Health Products
One of life’s most enjoyable activities—eating—loses a lot of its appeal when your digestive system isn’t working as it should. In fact,...
Dec 28, 20213 min read
11 Low-Calorie Snacks You’ll Actually Want to Eat
The holidays are winding down, and after weeks of festive indulgences, the treats you’ve collected from family, friends, and...
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