As the dog days of summer begin winding down, most of us find ourselves trying to squeeze in all of the fun, outdoor activities that we can!

You might have heard about the health benefits of oats and oat-based cereals and products. Due to the healthy sources of complex carbohydrates, protein, and a good amount of fiber, oats can keep you full and satisfied.

With the days becoming longer and the sun staying out later, there's now more time than before for exercise.

As children, many of us were warned in jest that swallowing watermelon seeds would make melons grow in our bellies. In truth, those pesky seeds can be beneficial to your health. So, too, is the rind, so think twice before tossing them out.

It’s been quite a year for healthy eating here in Philly. We’ve seen tons of new products, fresh cafes, and buzzy wellness trends appear on the scene in Philadelphia — with ingredients like CBD and açaí making a particularly big splash.

The holidays are upon us. Yes, you made it through Thanksgiving but you still have three more weeks filled with cookies and desserts at office parties, holiday happy hours and family gatherings.

Last week I typed “keto recipes” into Google and in .45 seconds, 95 million results were populated, ranging from Instant Pot Crack Chicken to Bacon Blue Cheese Deviled Eggs. While these “healthy” dishes may sound delicious, the ketogenic weight loss trend behind these recipes has become a divisive topic among registered dietitians and other healthcare professionals.

If you’ve been grocery shopping lately, you may have noticed a huge, funny looking fruit in the produce section. (At least you think it’s a fruit?). It’s covered with a thick green, spiky rind and looks more like a medieval weapon than something you’d eat.

If I hear “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” one more time, I’ll scream. I get it. But here’s the thing: Knowing when to eat that all-important meal is really tricky. Is it bad if I don’t eat breakfast until I get to work, because the idea of eating right when I wake up makes me queasy?

As children, many of us were warned in jest that swallowing watermelon seeds would make melons grow in our bellies.In truth, those pesky seeds can be beneficial to your health. So, too, is the rind, so think twice before tossing them out.