Author - Tracy Morris

Here’s What 6 Teaspoons of Sugar Look Like

Move over full-fat, low-fat, and non-fat anything. Sugar is the new food villain, and with good reason. There’s strong scientific evidence pointing towards its negative impact on health, which has led the World Health Organization to reduce its recommendation for sugar intake to no more than 6 teaspoons (or 25 grams) of sugar per day.   Too...

Dinner’s Done! A Slow Cooker Plan For Busy Weeknights

Now that the weather is decidedly chilly, there’s nothing more comforting than arriving home to a warm, wholesome dinner after a busy day. More often than not, however, a hectic week means less than healthy evening meals. But with a slow cooker and a little prep work the night before, you can throw all the ingredients into one pot before leaving...

How to Be a Healthy Eater When You’re Busy with Holiday To-Dos

Today it’s a Santa-shaped cookie, tomorrow it’s an eggnog latte. With so many reasons to celebrate, the festive season can be a diet disaster. In fact, holiday weight gain accounts for half of American’s annual weight gain. And, even more sobering, that middle jiggle often sticks around for good—research shows weight gained during the...