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It’s no secret that many Americans struggle with bad eating habits. Part of it is the culture we live in - advertisements and social networks show us greasy fast foods that tap our innate desire for caloric overload—and they’re drool-worthy, let’s be honest.  You can’t throw on the TV for three minutes without seeing the next big double-bacon burger meal deal, complete with super-sized soda and fried. Pair that media environment with stress, time pressure, and other lifestyle problems like inactivity and smoking - and we’re dealing with a nationwide health crisis—crazy, we know.  To commit to your health, you...

These days, almost everyone seems to follow a funky diet, and the world is adjusting along with us. Now you can grab a meatless burger, cheeseless cheese, and even ice cream without the cream! There are literally entire sections in the grocery store dedicated to animal-free foods - it’s about time. Just look around - there’s never been a better time to eat a plant-based diet, and more people are getting on board with this lifestyle each year as they discover the benefits for their bodies and the planet. We’re pretty sure that passes the vibe check.  Still, vegans run...

You’ve seen them featured on social media, lining the shelves in grocery stores, and maybe even served fresh in restaurants in place of bread or chips. Pork rinds and cracklins are making a big comeback in food culture, but the truth is they never really left! Just like fashion, the world of food goes in cycles (we know, we’re shocked that low-rise jeans are coming back too), and we tend to see classic ingredients and recipes make their way back into the fold after being out of the spotlight for years. This is exactly what’s happening with these crispy, crunchy...

Humanity has accomplished quite a lot in our short time on Earth. We discovered fire, invented the wheel, built civilizations, split the atom, and even sent a guy to the Moon – not a bad start. But despite all those achievements, we’re still struggling with a simple feat: getting our kids to eat healthy! Parents have tried it all, but nothing seems to work. Those little ones still seem to go for the most sugary, salty, starchy snacks around, and TV commercials don’t help (and you know what, they’re right, those cartoon characters on the cereal boxes are awesome). Trust...

The Super Bowl is one of those rare events that has something for everyone. You’ve got the football fanatics who are closely analyzing every play, the die-hard fans who just want to see their team win, and then a whole crowd of people who just want to party, laugh at the commercials, and munch away on the impressive array of snacks that are sure to be served—and if we’re being honest, most of us fall into this category. It doesn’t matter why you’ve turned on the TV – the Super Bowl is a day of fun and delicious, unhealthy, fried...

Grab any snack off the grocery store shelf and you’ll see labels galore Some of them just tell straight facts about the contents of the bag or box – amounts of protein, fiber, or nutrients. Other labels are a little harder to read and require a bit of background knowledge to understand. Multiple organizations and government bureaus get involved in the labeling process, and every country has its own rules. Some regulations even vary across state lines, so rules regarding labels may shift within a matter of miles. One of the more controversial of the bunch is the non-GMO label,...