If all of the “New Year, New You” messaging has you thinking about slimming down and getting healthier, you may be considering one of the popular diets that are oh-so-trendy right now.

We’re in that weird only-in-New Orleans limbo phase, where we have noble New Year’s intentions, feeling motivated to look, feel and be our best.

If the front label makes health claims, give a product’s ingredient list a critical look to be sure that it backs up that claim.

As recently as a decade ago, the idea of a healthier king cake was virtually unheard of. There was the occasional “sugar free” version with artificially sweetened glaze atop a ring of white flour, but not a legitimately good-for-you king cake.

Many of us think about slimming down and getting healthier in the new year, but how to go about it is the question.

Peppermint, once relegated to those sweet red and white striped candies, now flavors everything from ice cream and lattes to barks and cake pops, especially during the winter holidays.

It’s holiday baking time, whether for cookie swaps, holiday gifts or treats to bring to a party.

Holiday shopping days are quickly ticking away. Not to worry, though, we have a host of healthy gift ideas to help support friends and family on their wellness journeys.

With just a little bit of thought and planning, wellness-focused gifts can be tailored to suit anyone on your list.

‘Tis the season for all things Candy Cane + Peppermint Mocha. And if you just can’t say no to the holiday sweets, you’ll want to check out Molly’s top picks for good-for-you peppermint mocha & peppermint chocolate finds!

Some of us may or may not be panicking, realizing that our shopping days are quickly ticking away. Not to worry, though, we’re Getting the Skinny with Molly on a fast, easy healthy holiday gift ideas to help support friends and family in their wellness journeys.

Eggnog is a love-it-or-hate it holiday tradition – and for those who love it, we hate to be the bearer of bad news, but even the “light” versions of eggnog can squeeze nearly 300 calories and 40 grams of sugar into a single 8-ounce cup.

With just a little bit of thought and planning, wellness-focused gifts can be tailored to suit anyone on your list.

If you’re struggling to keep up with the pace of holiday hustle and bustle, you may be turning to energy drinks for a quick pick-me-up.

With just a little bit of thought and planning, wellness-focused gifts can be tailored to suit anyone on your list.

Bagels are one of those foods that *seem* like they’re healthful, but not all are – in fact they range tremendously in carbs, calories, and even protein.

When it comes to “healthifying” holiday favorites, there are the obvious recipe swaps: lighter versions of ingredients like cheese, cream cheese, and cream-based soups, along with whole grain flour, brown rice and sweet potatoes in place of their white counterparts.

Pumpkin spice-flavored anything is still going strong, and Thanksgiving has us craving these fall flavors more than ever!

No one wants to be “that person” at the dinner table. Having special dietary needs can make one feel like a giant inconvenience.