diet

Say goodbye to mayo-soaked coleslaw and gloopy potato salad!

Step aside, protein. New research shows that eating leafy greens holds a whole lot of potential for strengthening muscles.

Considering going “plant-based” but not sure what that means for you? Don’t fret! We explain what each diet style encompasses, as well as what you should eat on each one.

New research finds that urban Tanzanians—who eat similarly to Westerners—have greater inflammation and a relatively more hyperactive immune system compared to their rural counterparts, who follow a traditional diet.

A well-planned vegetarian diet is a healthy way to meet your nutritional needs. Find out what you need to know about a plant-based diet.

Eat your way to a calmer state of mind with these anxiety soothing foods.

A slow cooker can be the perfect tool to help you rebuild, particularly after the stress (and splurge) of the holidays. Use it to load up on antioxidant- and nutrient-rich meals from chef and holistic health coach Jennifer Iserloh.

If you love foods high in saturated fats—cheese, butter, eggs, full-fat coconut milk, red meat—it’s best to have them in the morning, new research shows.

On average, we eat about 17 teaspoons of added 
sugar daily. So why not lower your sugar intake with these 3 natural alternatives.

Chef Mariela Ramirez shares how yoga inspired her to become a pro chef and get healthy, plus a nutritious Latin-American feast sure to spice up your summer.

Cherries are in season, so now’s the time to take advantage of their immunity-boosting vitamin C and 
disease-fighting antioxidants.

Practicing the principle of non-harming can trigger dissonance in omnivores. Here, thoughts on reconciling your diet with your practice.

Seasonal allergies come and go but changing your diet can bolster your immunity and improve your overall heath over time.

If you’ve been thinking about switching to a plant-based diet, enjoying a meatless meal once a week is a great way to start.

Some yogis believe diet is key to practice the Yoga Sutra's principle of Ahimsa, or non-harming.

Erica Rodefer Winters is tired of the "super yoginis" out there who make life look effortless. Where are the real examples of people who use the practice to make their normal ol' lives a little better?

Neal Pollack wants to follow the principle of ahimsa, or non-harming, even in his diet, but he can't seem to give up meat.

Thanksgiving dinner can feel like the most anxiety-provoking meal of the year. It doesn't have to be that way.

Ayurveda works wonders with children. Try these healthful snacks to help balancea your child's energy.

Enjoy these springtime ayurvedic dietary and lifestyle tips to help move out any lingering winter sluggishness and prepare for a vibrant, energized summer!

The practices of hatha yoga can help you change unhealthful eating habits for good.

Trying to eat healthier foods can be a practice in itself. This week, Erica Rodefer Winters explains how her yoga practice has helped her make healthier food choices -- one bite at a time.

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