Potatoes are not the bad guy. Yes, they do have a dark side, but don’t we all? The fried, mayonnaise-smothered, and buttered varieties overshadow the true benefits of the humble spud. Without these calorie-laden adornments, potatoes are wholesome, nutrient-dense...
Dairy-free cheese alternatives are gooey, melty, and tasty, but we won’t pretend that they’re the healthiest option when compared to whole foods. Nondairy cheese is great every now and then, and it’s perfect for someone making the transition to dairy-free, but for...
Nuts have long been established as a health food—they provide essential, good-for-you unsaturated fats, a decent amount of protein, and plenty of fiber. The fact that they can be transformed into dairy-free cheese gives us even more reason to love nuts. There are...
The mere idea of cutting out cheese completely is daunting for many. The psychology is similar to the old trope—when someone tells you not to think of the purple elephant, all you think about is the purple elephant. We get it. When cheese is a staple in your diet and...
Yes—chocolate is dairy-free. Well, true chocolate that is. Thanks to childhood memories of snacking on mass-marketed milk chocolate products specifically designed to ingrain and satiate America’s sugary palates, dairy and chocolate are synonymous in most of our minds....
What is a2 milk? A2 milk is milk from mother dairy cows that have been bred to not produce the A1 beta-casein protein—a form of the casein protein in milk. This type of cow’s milk exists because producers of a2 milk claim that this A1 protein causes stomach discomfort...
Mary Schneider is training to compete in the 2020 Olympic Trials for the marathon, and she is putting her body to the test in the process. Long runs, speed work, hills...all of this intense exercise leads to inflammation, the body's natural response to...
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