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Bobby Maknoon, RD
7 Healthy Slow-Cooker Recipes Perfect for Fall
Fruits
4 MIN READ | September 23, 2022
7 Healthy Slow-Cooker Recipes Perfect for Fall
Chilly weather is around the corner, which means it’s the perfect time to make use.....
How to Pack the Perfect Summer Picnic Basket
Meal Planning
5 MIN READ | June 23, 2022
How to Pack the Perfect Summer Picnic Basket
Warm summer weather means it’s the perfect time to take your lunch outdoors. We’re big.....
25 Simple Ways to Stay Healthy This Summer
Healthy Diet
5 MIN READ | June 9, 2022
25 Simple Ways to Stay Healthy This Summer
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...
Why Caffeine May Boost Your Next Workout
Nutrition 101
4 MIN READ | February 13, 2022
Why Caffeine May Boost Your Next Workout
Drinking a cup of coffee before your next workout may help you exercise longer and.....
Post-Thanksgiving Eating Tips
4 MIN READ | November 4, 2021
Post-Thanksgiving Eating Tips
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...
What Is Inflammation?
Healthy Habits
5 MIN READ | November 30, 2021
What Is Inflammation?
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...
Your 6-Step Guide for Meal Planning
Healthy Diet
5 MIN READ | December 14, 2021
Your 6-Step Guide for Meal Planning
Planning your meals makes it easier to eat healthy. And anything you cook yourself will likely be healthier than a comparable restaurant meal...
4 Tips + Recipes for a Healthier Cinco de Mayo
5 MIN READ | April 14, 2021
4 Tips + Recipes for a Healthier Cinco de Mayo
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...
The Top Plant Protein Sources
Healthy Diet
4 MIN READ | January 5, 2021
The Top Plant Protein Sources
We typically think of protein as a nutrient that comes from animal meat. But you can.....
The Best Hot Sauce – Taste-Test Approved
Grocery Shopping
4 MIN READ | January 27, 2020
The Best Hot Sauce – Taste-Test Approved
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...
The Best Salsa – Taste-Test Approved
Grocery Shopping
4 MIN READ | February 1, 2020
The Best Salsa – Taste-Test Approved
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...
Five Spices You Should Cook With
Healthy Habits
4 MIN READ | December 14, 2019
Five Spices You Should Cook With
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...
Healthy Baking Substitutions
Healthy Diet
5 MIN READ | December 6, 2017
Healthy Baking Substitutions
Next time you get baking, try out a few of these easy and healthy baking substitutions...
5 Tasty Ways to Use Leftover Cooked Grains
4 MIN READ | June 17, 2017
5 Tasty Ways to Use Leftover Cooked Grains
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...
Homemade Healthy: Infused Beverages
Water
4 MIN READ | May 23, 2017
Homemade Healthy: Infused Beverages
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...
Restaurant 101: Thai Food
Healthy Diet
5 MIN READ | May 6, 2017
Restaurant 101: Thai Food
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...
Restaurant 101: Chinese
Healthy Diet
5 MIN READ | May 22, 2017
Restaurant 101: Chinese
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...
Small Changes, Big Results in the New Year
Healthy Diet
5 MIN READ | December 31, 2016
Small Changes, Big Results in the New Year
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...
5 Hidden Sources of Sugar
Healthy Diet
4 MIN READ | October 27, 2016
5 Hidden Sources of Sugar
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...
10 Healthy Snacks to Bring to Work
Fruits
5 MIN READ | October 20, 2016
10 Healthy Snacks to Bring to Work
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...
Top 10 Easy New Year’s Resolutions
Healthy Diet
5 MIN READ | December 13, 2016
Top 10 Easy New Year’s Resolutions
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...
10 Comfort Food Recipes Made Healthier
Weight Loss
4 MIN READ | November 18, 2016
10 Comfort Food Recipes Made Healthier
Nothing is quite as heart-warming as a creamy bowl of mac and cheese on a.....
A Pocket Guide to Fats
Cholesterol
5 MIN READ | January 18, 2017
A Pocket Guide to Fats
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...
Restaurant 101: Indian
Healthy Diet
5 MIN READ | November 8, 2016
Restaurant 101: Indian
In the mood for a flavorful, aromatic meal? Here’s how to order healthier eats at your local Indian restaurant...