Maria Cruz articles

20 Seafood Meals Picky Eaters Will Love

While some people consider seafood meals worthy of devouring, others only see a pungent dish of confusing flavors. But with the right cooking methods and a little creativity, it’s easy to convert any nay-sayer into…

by Maria Cruz Jul 26, 2024

Guilt-Free Eating: 20 Foods With The Lowest Calories

On the surface, it seems like low-calorie foods are nothing but bland, tasteless options we’d sooner forget about. But the reality is that guilt-free diets are filled with rich fruits and vegetables that are not…

by Maria Cruz Jul 25, 2024

10 Side-Effects Of Consuming Too Much Sugar & Why You Should Lower Your Intake

Low-sugar diets are crucial for maintaining optimal health—opting for nutrient-rich foods like leafy greens or fatty fish can improve mood, ward off health risks, and even help you sleep better. The wrong foods, however, are…

by Maria Cruz Jul 25, 2024

10 Health Benefits Of Fasting & 10 Drawbacks To Be Aware Of

Proper fasting offers all sorts of health benefits like better weight management and regulated blood sugar levels—but it also comes with significant drawbacks. From hunger pangs to potential electrolyte imbalances, proper fasting is crucial to…

by Maria Cruz Jul 23, 2024

10 High-Fat Summer Foods To Avoid & 10 Healthy Alternatives

Summertime brings all sorts of experiences—more time in the sun, cottage weekends…and high-fat temptations. It’s hard to ignore that ice cream truck, but this season it’s time to indulge in a few healthy alternatives to…

by Maria Cruz Jul 22, 2024

10 Foods To Avoid After 50 & 10 To Indulge In More Often

After age 50, we see the possibility of health concerns like weight management, chronic diseases, and inflammation. Though these concerns can be outright dangerous, maintaining a balanced diet can help stop symptoms in their tracks…

by Maria Cruz Jul 19, 2024

20 Surprising Foods You Can Make In An Air Fryer

Chicken tenders, french fries, chicken wings—air fryers are so much more than these classic dinners! It’s time to think outside the box and get creative with options because we’ve got a handful of items you…

by Maria Cruz Jul 18, 2024

20 Of The Weirdest Celebrity Food Habits

They say, “Stars are just like us,” but you know what? We’re not sure that’s true. From swallowing placenta pills to mixing eggs and peanut butter, A-listers are even more different than we thought. 1. Eating…

by Maria Cruz Jul 16, 2024

10 Common Food Myths & 10 That Are Actually True

With so much information out there, who’s to say what’s legitimate and what’s a total myth? After all, looking up one fact can lead you down a rabbit hole and next thing you know you…

by Maria Cruz Jul 15, 2024