DIET & FOODS

If you missed our Whole30 breakfast recipe roundup, here’s a simple refresher of what the program is all about. Designed to be a monthlong reboot for your body, the Whole30 aims to cleanse and renourish your system through a complete detox from packaged and otherwise processed or preservative-containing edibles. It seems easy enough (just eat

We spend a lot of time scouring the Web for tasty, trendy, and healthy recipes. It’s one of the many perks of working at Greatist. In the process, we come across some amazing resources for easy meals that prove cooking healthy doesn’t have to be expensive or a giant time suck. And now, we want

We all agree that takeout burrito bowls are downright delicious. But what’s even better (for your taste buds and wallet) is making them at home. Put leftover roasted chicken to good use and open the can of black beans that’s been sitting in your cabinet forever. Use brown rice instead of white, or really mix

Much as we love them on top of spaghetti (all covered with cheese), we tend to make meatballs the same way, every time. And that’s a shame because one quick Google search, and we discovered endless ways to mix up the flavor, top, and serve these little bites. You don’t even need meat!Check out our

The slightly NSFW trailer for Sausage Party, an animated movie with a star-studded cast (Seth Rogen, Kristen Wiig, and James Franco, to name a few), made us chuckle but also left us a little confused. The clip starts off like Toy Story, but instead of action figures coming to life, it’s food. And these groceries

These days it seems like every other person is declaring a personal war against wheat. And while it may seem like the latest in the ever-growing list of health fads, research shows that many increased gluten intolerances are pretty legit, given what modern wheat has become today (i.e., a genetically mutated crop thanks to modern

We know it’s easy to overspend on to-go salads for lunch and at your favorite restaurant when you need a grain bowl fix. But before you reach for the cheap takeout menu or frown over a bowl of leftovers, know you’ve got way better options: This week’s featured foodie, Alyssa Rimmer of Simply Quinoa, shares

A trip to the supermarket tends to result in one of two outcomes: a frozen dinner, chocolate bar, and tub of hummus—and another trip to the store the next night; or a whole bunch of leafy greens, berries, zucchini, avocado, chicken breasts, and some quinoa, at least half of which ends up slimy, moldy, or

Doughnuts, and eggs, and quinoa bakes, oh my! At breakfast time, it’s essential to fuel up with nutrient-packed ingredients to give you energy throughout the day (and may even prevent overeating and help with weight regulation). A healthy dose of fiber (think whole-grains and fruits and veggies) and protein (eggs, Greek yogurt, lean meat) is

We’re all guilty of picking up a dangerfood every once in a while. They seem innocent enough on the outside, masquerading behind their whole wheat-touting labels or a crunchy bed of lettuce. But a closer look at nutrition labels reveals dirty little secrets: shrouds of sugar, calorie-packed dressing, and more. Here’s a roundup of our