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10 Condiments Ruining Your Otherwise Healthy Meals & 10 That Actually Add Nutritional Value

Good Sauce, Bad Sauce. Sure, that plate of leafy greens you just threw together is pretty healthy-looking; it certainly has all the ingredients that would make a nutritious meal. But pour Thousand Island or Caesar…

by Christy Chan Aug 10, 2026

10 Foods That Immediately Spike Your Blood Pressure & 10 Healthier Options to Eat Instead

Foods That Affect Your Numbers. When you're meticulously watching your blood pressure, it can feel like everything you eat spikes your numbers no matter what. Sure, not every food will cause the same reaction in…

by Christy Chan Aug 7, 2026

10 Harmful Things Spicy Food Does to Your Body & 10 Health Benefits It Offers

Spice or No Spice?. How good is your spice tolerance? Chances are, if you're a spice junkie, you're piling on all the chili peppers and jalapeños you can in every bite; anything for that good…

by Christy Chan Aug 6, 2026

10 Healthy Foods You're Not Eating Enough Of & 10 Unhealthy Ones You're Overeating

Berries or Chips?. You probably already know you need to eat more veggies, fruits, and whole grains. But you probably also know you're not supposed to be having bacon every morning, or eating fries and…

by Christy Chan Aug 5, 2026

Can't Sleep? Try These 3 Bedtime Drinks

congerdesign on PixabayTossing and turning at night is one of the most frustrating experiences you can have, especially when you have an early morning ahead of you. While there's no magic potion that guarantees instant…

by Christy Chan Aug 4, 2026

10 Dehydrating Foods You Should Avoid in the Summer & 10 That Help Keep You Cool

How to Actually Beat the Heat. Maybe you're already on your way to grab some fries and a fizzy $1 beverage from your favorite fast-food chain; summer, after all, calls for relaxation, and what's more…

by Christy Chan Jul 31, 2026

20 Gross Secrets Restaurants Don't Want You to Know About

Behind the Kitchen Doors. You've probably enjoyed a meal out without giving much thought to what happens before it reaches your table, and honestly, that's probably for the best in some cases. But as you…

by Christy Chan Jul 31, 2026

3 Calorie-Heavy Foods to Never Start Your Morning With

amirali mirhashemian on UnsplashBreakfast has a reputation for being the healthiest meal of the day (or at least it should be, considering it's also the most important meal of the day), but that's not always…

by Christy Chan Jul 30, 2026

20 Comfort Foods You Shouldn't Eat Too Much Of

When Comfort Turns Into Overindulgence. There's a reason why everyone's obsessed with comfort foods. In addition to being warm and comforting, these dishes are often extremely indulgent, slathered in sauces and more salt, sugar, fat,…

by Christy Chan Jul 30, 2026