Healthy Food

Water glass obesity

Two surprising reasons behind the obesity epidemic: Too much salt, not enough water

Philly-based salad company featured on 'Shark Tank' strikes deal with Wawa amid soaring sales

Simply Good Jars

New study finds eating a hot dog could take 36 minutes off your life

Hot Dog Healthy

Children's Health

Boys are susceptible to eating disorders too – but they often go undetected

Boys eating disorders

In one afternoon, sample different classes offered by Philly Dance Fitness

Philly Dance Fitness workshop featuring ballet

Here's how to stick to a weight loss plan in the new year

Weight Loss Plan

Bryn + Dane's healthy fast food coming to Philadelphia

Bryn + Dane opening in Washing Square neighborhood of Philadelphia

Can you guess the healthiest bagel varieties?

healthiest bagel variety

Is the healthiest way to eat fruits and vegetables raw or cooked?

raw cooked vegetables healthier

Philly food blogger, nutritionist offers up a healthier cheesesteak recipe

healthier cheesesteak recipe

These common foods may help prevent mosquito bites from the inside out

food prevent mosquito bites

'Salad ramen' is the healthier and summer-friendly way to enjoy the fan-favorite dish

salad ramen recipe

Craving a hot dog? Opt for one of these healthier frank alternatives

healthier hot dogs

This blogger reminds us that trendy labels on foods don't mean they are healthier

misleading healthy food

A protein-rich twist on this veggie-based BBQ side dish

protein-rich coleslaw recipe

Study is the first to find processed foods can lead to overeating, weight gain

processed food weight gain

This nonprofit graded the nutritional value of Philly public school menus

Healthy School Lunch 05152019

Repetition is key to establishing healthy eating habits among children

Healthy Food

Here's what you should know about the pegan diet

pegan diet

This is exactly how much protein runners should be eating

Carroll - People Running and Exercising as Cherry Blossom Trees

Pili nuts are a nutrient-rich and low-carb snack option

pili nut health benefits

You'll never believe what the newest trending dairy-free milk is made with

banana almond milk

Healthy eating campaign aimed at millennials and generation Z

have a plant campaign

Quarter-million people went vegan at start of 2019, survey finds

Carroll - Erin Morrissey

Good news: Potatoes are actually a registered dietitian-backed vegetable

potato nutrition carbs

The grain-free, nut-free, gluten-free flour alternative you didn't know existed

coffee flour ketogenic

Grocery shopping hack: Foods labeled 'natural' don't mean they're healthy

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Stock your freezer with these healthier chicken nugget brands

healthy frozen chicken nuggets

This study proves eating healthy can be affordable

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Golden berries are the 'superfood' you didn't know you needed in your kitchen

golden berries superfood flickr

Introducing the newest meat-free meat product on the market

beyond meat ground beef livekindly

High-protein, low-calorie diet promotes healthy weight loss in obese seniors, researchers say

protein rich meal unsplash

The lowdown on the elimination-style 'low-histamine diet'

vegetables pexels

Three types of 'healthy' pasta that you've probably never heard of (let alone eaten)

shirataki noodles flickr

The oat milk trend is starting off strong in 2019 with new vegan ice cream, yogurt products

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This is what happens if you accidentally eat moldy food

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These healthy grab-and-go hard-boiled egg snacks are probably cooler than you are

peckish eggs

This 2-minute hack will help combat junk food cravings

healthy pizza pie pexels

Everything you need to know about flaxseed – and what it can do for you

flax seeds flickr

Cava offering free food during 'Community Day' on Wednesday

Cava opening in Rittenhouse

Sample nine Philly Dance Fitness classes in one afternoon

dance fitness

When should you eat the salad course for optimal digestion?

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Is cooking with ghee any better or 'healthier' than butter?

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