Chilly weather is around the corner, which means it’s the perfect time to make use.....

Warm summer weather means it’s the perfect time to take your lunch outdoors. We’re big.....

Summer is here, which means there will be lots of sun, fun and good food to enjoy. Sticking to healthy eating during the summer months can be tricky, especially with endless snack tables, barbecues an...

Drinking a cup of coffee before your next workout may help you exercise longer and.....

Thanksgiving is the tastiest holiday of the year. It's also the only day that overindulging is expected and perfectly OK. The tricky part is getting back into the groove of normal eating post-Thanksgi...

You may have heard the terms "inflammatory" and "anti-inflammatory" tossed around when talking about certain foods. The topic of inflammation is becoming increasingly more important when it comes to h...

Planning your meals makes it easier to eat healthy. And anything you cook yourself will likely be healthier than a comparable restaurant meal...

Cinco de Mayo is coming up, which means there will be plenty of sunshine, drinks and delicious foods to enjoy. With endless tortilla chips and margaritas on the menu, you may feel tempted to take the...

We typically think of protein as a nutrient that comes from animal meat. But you can.....

At Zipongo, we know that health foods are not always what they seem. So from time to time, we taste-test popular health foods and give you a no-nonsense guide to the healthiest and wisest health food...

Spicy foods do more than make you sweat. In addition to giving your taste buds a thrill, they come with numerous health benefits. Cayenne, chili peppers and products like hot sauce contain compounds c...

Cooking with spices is a great way to liven up the flavor profile of meals without adding extra calories. On top of that, spices are concentrated sources of antioxidants and phytochemicals; this means...

Next time you get baking, try out a few of these easy and healthy baking substitutions...

Have you ever cooked a cup of brown rice and ended up with four cups leftover? If so, you may have just gotten a head start on some tasty meals for the rest of your week. Here are five ways to maximiz...

Eating out can make it challenging to stick to a healthy diet. Even if restaurants display calorie counts on their menus, dishes can still come loaded with fat and sodium. Chinese restaurants offer se...

One of the easiest ways to improve your diet is to cut out sugary drinks. In place of those sugary drinks, consider infused beverages, which you can make by adding a few fresh ingredients to water or...

Ordering healthy food at a restaurant can be challenging, especially if you're unfamiliar with all the ingredients used in each dish. Thai food in particular is unique because it's made with a variety...

We all know how afternoon hunger pangs can lead to not-so-healthy snack choices. Here are 10 nutritious snacks you can enjoy right at your desk...

Fats haven't always had the best reputation. The '90s brought on a wave of low-fat and fat-free products along with a diet craze that avoided fats at all cost. However, all fats are not created equal...

Most of the time, it's pretty easy to figure out which foods come loaded with sugar. There are the expected sources like soda, candy and cookies. Other times, heavy doses of added sugars show up in pl...

For a lot of folks, the new year is often about making resolutions to eat healthier and exercise more. The problem is, getting overly ambitious at the start of January typically results in our healthy...

Nothing is quite as heart-warming as a creamy bowl of mac and cheese on a.....

Getting healthier is one of the most common New Year's resolutions. Learn how to turn over a new leaf the right way with easy goals...

In the mood for a flavorful, aromatic meal? Here’s how to order healthier eats at your local Indian restaurant...