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1 month ago | 
thebeaconnewspapers.com | Betty Gold
Photo by Caleb Oquendo | Pexels.com Between regular workloads, busy holiday seasons and financial stress, it’s easy to feel stressed out.
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1 month ago | 
realsimple.com | Betty Gold |Ananda Eidelstein |Samantha Cassetty
Photo: Getty Images Shortchanging your sleep makes you feel pretty crummy, but the impact is even worse than you may think.
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2 months ago | 
realsimple.com | Betty Gold
There are some ingredients we know we should be eating as often as possible: Fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, pulses, and plenty other nutritious plant-based foods. Indeed, at Real Simple, we're all about the positive when it comes to wellness—we'd much rather hear about (and share) all the delicious ways we can eat more for better health. We'll forever stick to the moderation-is-key camp. That being said, are there foods we should attempt to avoid for health reasons?
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2 months ago | 
realsimple.com | Betty Gold
Seems we're always hearing about healthy foods that turn out to be actually full of sugar or lacking in nutrients. (Looking at you, cold-pressed juice.) So how about a list of foods that get an undeserved bad rap in the health department? Once something has a reputation for being "bad for you," it's hard to make a comeback—no matter how many scientific studies contradict previous claims.
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2 months ago | 
realsimple.com | Betty Gold |Ananda Eidelstein |Lisa Milbrand
Inflammation refers to your body's natural process of fending off things that could be harmful—injuries, infections, or toxins—in an attempt to heal itself. When something hurts our cells, we release chemicals that trigger a response from our immune system—including antibodies, proteins, and increased blood flow to the damaged area. In the case of acute inflammation (like a bruise or swelling from an injury), this doesn't linger for longer than a few days.
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Feb 14, 2025 | 
realsimple.com | Betty Gold
Photo: Getty Images For those looking to revamp their diet in the long term, plant-based eating is one of the most practical solutions for starting healthier eating habits. Not only is it better for your body—it’s better for the planet, too. Here are the nine key plant foods to keep on your grocery shopping list to turn a healthier diet into a reality, according to Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD, a New York City-based registered dietitian.
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Feb 3, 2025 | 
realsimple.com | Betty Gold
Photo: Getty Images Being able to freeze food is one of those everyday activities that we take for granted. Practicing proper food preservation isn't only important to our wallets, it affects the overall impact we make on the (massive) food waste issue in America. Plus, it's key to avoiding foodborne illness and bacterial issues that can be easily caused by improper storage. When we talk about the best way to store food in the freezer, remember that it's not always foolproof.
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Jan 29, 2025 | 
realsimple.com | Betty Gold
When it comes to food and wellness, nutrition experts tend to agree on one thing: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Any diet or self-proclaimed superfood that claims to act as a cure-all—or lacks science-backed research to support said assertions—should be taken with a large grain of salt. That being said, a number of ingredients and meal regimes do have legitimate backing from health professionals. One superstar example is the anti-inflammatory diet.
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Jan 25, 2025 | 
realsimple.com | Betty Gold |Lauren Barnhill
Looking for a Christmas cocktail to whip up for your next holiday party? Read on to discover the best drinks to make your spirits bright all season long.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
bismarcktribune.com | Betty Gold |Juno DeMelo
The new year is a great time for a health reset. But when we set the bar too high, we inevitably blow it, blame ourselves and go back to the status quo, says nutrition therapist Dana Sturtevant, a registered dietitian and co-owner of Be Nourished in Portland, Oregon. Take fad diets like juice cleanses: We’re drawn to them because they promise big results and minimal time and effort, and they appear to work — but only for a while.
