A successful week of eating begins long before you step into the kitchen. It starts with small, sustainable habits. The success of your week — your nutrition, energy and schedule — often comes down to the systems you set up beforehand. Meal prepping is one of the most powerful of those systems. Meal prep isn’t about perfection. It’s about setting yourself up to win the week by ...

In a world filled with oversized portions, constant snacking and fast-paced meals, it’s easy to overindulge without noticing. Mindful eating offers a simple but powerful solution. By paying attention to what, why and how we eat, we can enjoy food more while naturally preventing overeating. Mindful eating is about fully experiencing each meal. Instead of rushing or multitasking, ...

Magnesium is essential to over 300 functions in your body but is often overlooked and underconsumed. This mighty mineral supports protein synthesis and bone density, blood sugar control, blood pressure regulation, energy production, brain and mood health, and nerve and muscle function — even helping your heart beat steadily. Additionally, magnesium aids your body in absorbing a ...

When you think about adding fiber to your diet, do you automatically think of grains and wheat? Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate found in fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains. There are two types of fiber — soluble and insoluble — and both are important for overall health. Most high-fiber foods contain a mix of both types, so eating a variety of foods helps ensur ...

Walk down any grocery store aisle and you may find yourself playing a quiet game of label roulette. Flip over a box of crackers, a bottle of salad dressing or a container of flavored yogurt and brace yourself — the ingredient list might stretch longer than your grocery list. Here’s a simple truth often supported by nutrition research: The fewer ingredients in your food, the bet ...