Social media takes a stand against diet culture

How the body positive movement is combating toxic dieting. By Maddie Roberts The diet and weight loss industry is one of the biggest players in the global market. In a 2021 report, the global weight loss industry market was valued at $224.27 million US dollars. Diet culture, defined by body image researcher Nadia Craddock, is “a set of social expectations telling us that there’s one … Continue reading Social media takes a stand against diet culture

TOUCHDOWN! Healthy Wings for Super Bowl Sunday

  February 7 is an important date for several reasons: Super Bowl 50 and most importantly, it’s the 38th day of your New Year’s resolution. This causes a dilemma: You’ve passed the 30-day mark on your quest to eat healthier, but you are going to a party where there will be beer, greasy pizza and processed cheese dip. Fret not! We have the answer to … Continue reading TOUCHDOWN! Healthy Wings for Super Bowl Sunday

9 Snacks You Never Knew Were Gluten-Free

There’s a long-standing debate over whether gluten-free people eat healthier than non-gluten-free people. This list proves that it’s 100% possible to munch on some of the best snacks out there and be unhealthy as hell while maintaining a gluten-free diet. Bon appétit! 1. Starburst Now, you’ll never have to fight the urge to buy these unexplainably juicy chews while standing near a cash register. 2. Skippy Peanut … Continue reading 9 Snacks You Never Knew Were Gluten-Free

Homemade Quinoa Oatmeal

Qunioa, or “kin-oh-ah” as most people say, is making its way to the top of the superfoods list—move aside kale, there’s a new HBIC. I honestly don’t understand how this nutritious packed seed didn’t create a buzz sooner. Consisting of all nine amino acids making it a full protein, quinoa is usually considered the ideal carb substitute. It cooks like rice, having similar consistency and also has … Continue reading Homemade Quinoa Oatmeal