Read More at Well+Good Sure, Black Friday shopping is one reason to celebrate November 25. But if we’re all being honest, the rush of eating Thanksgiving leftovers transcends even the ultra-rare 70 percent off sale. However, before you reheat the turkey and serve yourself a piece of pumpkin pie—and continue to do so for the week-plus that follows—it bears keeping a few food safety rules in mind. So I asked to food safety experts to answer the critical November 25 (…and 26, 27, 28, and 29th) question: How long are Thanksgiving leftovers good for, really? According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the simple answer to this question is that you should try to gobble up the remnants of your Thanksgiving feast within three to four days (if you’re storing it in the fridge). However, like many things in…
9 Bogus Nutrition ‘Rules’ RDs Say You Should Definitely Ignore When Food Shopping
Read More at Well+Good Diet culture is a strong force that can often be responsible for the many “rules” we are wrongfully messaged about healthy living—especially as it pertains to nutrition. Some rules are intended to be helpful (and that’s not to say that they can’t be for some), but they’re restrictive and unrealistic nature can make it extremely hard to follow while maintaining a positive relationship with food. Additionally, these rules can make simple tasks, like grocery shopping, feel daunting and as if it requires endless anxiety-fueled planning and preparation to ensure everything you choose aligns with what diet culture deems as “healthy.” What’s important to keep in mind is that we’re all different when it comes to nutrition. Our nutritional needs, activity levels, health conditions, stressors, environments, and budgets are specific to us, which is a detail that…
The Best, Most Popular Food and Drink Advent Calendars That Make the Holiday Countdown Absolutely Delicious
Read More at Well+Good Let’s be real: The best part of the holidays is counting down to the holidays. While Advent calendars have traditionally been a children’s ritual, more and more food brands have been launching their own iterations of Advent calendars, and some of our favorites feature snacks or wine behind each door. Keep scrolling, and you’ll find the best food and drink Advent calendars on the market. Whether you love a warm cups of tea, a variety of chocolates, or Dolly Parton-themed gummies (you read that right), there’s at least one food Advent calendar for just about everyone who is feeling festive. The best food and drink Advent calendars sell out quickly, as only a limited quantity is made each holiday season, so don’t wait until December to get yours. The best food and drink Advent calendars for…
4 Steps for Managing Food Cravings While Eating What You Love
Read More at Sixty and Me Do you often get the urge to eat when you aren’t hungry? Do you find yourself having lots of cravings for certain foods? The inability to manage cravings can be the downfall of the best efforts of many people who want to lose weight. But why is it such a problem? And what can you do to manage your cravings so you don’t routinely overeat and gain weight? There’s nothing wrong with craving and eating something when you’re hungry. The problem arises when you regularly have cravings for certain foods when you aren’t hungry. Why People Have Cravings First, let’s talk about why people have cravings. A major cause is food restriction and dieting. Yes, you read that right. Many studies have shown that for most people, attempting to restrict or deprive yourself of…
‘I’m an Eating Disorder Therapist and RD, and These Are 6 Things That I Would Never Say to Children About Food’
Read More at Well+Good If there’s anything that mimics the greek mythological creature known as the “Hydra,” it’s diet culture—whenever a brave hero slices off one head, numerous grow back in its place. For people trying to better their relationships with their bodies and food, it can feel like a Sisyphean struggle to push against societal norms that want you to look a certain way, weigh a certain amount, and internalize any number of attitudes or moral beliefs about foods. It’s hard to wade the waters of information online, but some eating disorder (ED) specialized dietitian tips for talking to kids about food could be a helpful place to start. Fostering a positive and beneficial relationship with both food and your body is not easy in a world of face filters, cosmetic surgery trends, and the sneaky way that diet…