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Is a Paleo Diet Healthier Than Standard Nutritional Guidelines?

By WSJ Staff
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DIET
NUTRITION
PALEO
But does the secret to less obesity and better health really lie in eating like
our caveman ancestors, who evolved to be hunter-gatherers? Proponents of a paleo
diet say it does and that if you eschew grains, dairy, legumes and added sugar
in favor of protein, nonstarchy vegetables and healthy fats, you will look and f
eel better. Many nutritionists aren t buying it. They say we re biologically differe
nt from our Paleolithic predecessors and that diets that ban whole categories of
relatively unprocessed foods are too restrictive and flawed from a nutritional
standpoint.
What do you think? Should we eat like cavemen? Let us know your thoughts by fill
ing out the form after the link.
Small Business and the Affordable Care Act: How Has Your Business Been Affected?
By WSJ Staff
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AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
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SMALL BUSINESS
The Affordable Care Act is having a lasting impact on small businesses, affectin
g how owners make decisions about hiring and managing staff, upgrading equipment
and more.
Among them are entrepreneurs being profiled by the Journal as part of its Faces o
f the Affordable Care Act multimedia feature Tommy Cain, owner T. Cain Grocery Inc.
, of Fairhope, Ala., and Erin Patinkin and Agatha Kulaga, co-owners of retail an
d wholesale bakery Ovenly LLC of Brooklyn, N.Y.
The grocer is concerned that he ll be forced to raise prices if more of his 240 em
ployees sign onto his company s insurance plans next year. And while the bakers ha
ve a staff of just 27, and are therefore exempt from the law s employer mandate, t
hey re challenged with finding a way to continue offering coverage despite rising
insurance premiums under the law.
You can read more about the decisions they re facing here //link//, but first, we d
like to hear about how the law is affecting your small business in the Google Fo
rm after the jump.
We may publish your response as part of a story on this blog. Please fill out yo
ur contact information if you d like to make yourself available for follow-up repo
rting.
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Anyone even a dog can write a blog. Which perhaps explains why there are so many out
there, all tempting us to procrastinate at work. But it s hard to know which site
s are truly trustworthy, entertaining, informative, and/or offer the best (healt
hy) food porn.
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We know your time is valuable, so we went ahead and scoured the blogosphere for
you to narrow it down to these 60 standouts. They re keeping it real (no instant s

ix-pack abs, you know?), using science to back up their claims, always staying p
ositive and inspiring, and delivering content we can t stop reading and sharing ou
rselves.
When searching the Web, we went after blogs that address interesting and timely
issues and feature useful, upbeat (but never in an annoying way) posts that refl
ect Greatist s mission of making healthy living a little bit easier and a lot more
fun. We then checked out their frequency of posts, comments and engagement with
readers, number of social media followers, and design quality to narrow down th
e list to these rock stars.
For more, check out last year s list, and tweet @Greatist or post on Facebook to l
et us know who we should consider for next year!
Note: Blogs are arranged in no particular order. The first entry in a section is
no better than the last entry.
1. Born Fitness
Adam Bornstein delivers a no-bullsh*t approach to exercise and nutrition on Born
Fitness with posts examining topics ranging from which meal plan is healthiest
to why workouts shouldn t be miserable to judging others by their appearances. Reg
ardless of your fitness level, his words will make you stop and think in additio
n to providing the tools you need to power up your workouts, fuel your body righ
t, and feel better than ever.
2. Girls Gone Strong
Spend just a few minutes on the self-declared women s fitness authority, and you ll se
e why the description is totally appropriate. No three-pound dumbbells here Girls
Gone Strong features workout tips for women who are into legit strength training
. Whether your goal is to lose fat, gain muscle, or just reinvigorate your worko
ut routine, you ll find all the advice, encouragement, and support you need here.
We also love reading the profiles of kick-ass women who are killing it in their
athletic endeavors like an inspiring triathlete or a personal-trainer-slash-naturo
pathic-doctor.
3. Eat, Lift, and Be Happy
Blogger, personal trainer, and all-around badass Neghar Fonooni serves up equal
parts fitness and nutrition tips and positive, empowering thoughts on self-love
and self-acceptance on Eat, Lift, and Be Happy. (Case in point: Her inspiring bl
og post in honor of her muscular legs, titled Confessions of a Quadzilla, went vir
al.) While she doesn t post as often as we d like, when she does, it s always a great
workout or advice on loving your body that you can t help but share with all your
friends (or "friends").
4. Lift Like a Girl
These days, we like to think that doing anything like a girl is not even close to
an insult. Fortunately, blogger Nia Shanks is here to reinforce that female-frie
ndly weight lifting is anything but girly. On Lift Like a Girl, she empowers wom
en of all sizes and from all backgrounds to start strength training with in-dept
h, detailed posts on topics like lifting (really) heavy weights, reasons why all
women should strength train, and techniques for busting through plateaus. She a
lso speaks candidly about recovering from bulimia and binge eating disorder.
5. Nerd Fitness
What do The Lord of the Rings and The Matrix have to do with weight loss and exe
rcise science? Nerd Fitness can tell you! The comic book-esque design and images
of superheroes will draw you in, but blogger Steve Kamb s down-to-earth takes on
topics like building muscle (not bulk), trying smarter (rather than trying harde
r), and putting fitness first will keep you there. Whether you re really into gami
ng or you don t know the difference between Star Wars and Star Trek, this blog del

ivers practical knowledge about exercise and nutrition to help you go from begin
ner to advanced in no time.
6. Remodel Fitness
It s tempting to think fitness professionals with their sculpted shoulders and super
human endurance aren t real people. At Remodel Fitness, personal trainer Jessi Kneelan
d proves that she s very much a real person, complete with self-doubt and insecuriti
es. After learning to appreciate her strong yet feminine body, curves and all, s
he s now on a mission to save women from their own negative body image. You ll love he
r funny, well-written, and totally relatable posts about learning to love your b
ody, feeling your best, and getting that little voice in your head (you know the
one) to shut up.
7. YogaDork
If you re more into saying om than counting reps, this blog is for you. YogaDork s net
work of contributors report on all things yoga, from new research to the health
benefits of yoga and meditation, with plenty of easy-to-read infographics, humor
ous posts, and instructional videos thrown in for good measure. It doesn t matter
whether you balance in tree pose while brushing your teeth or if you re just begin
ning your yoga practice, YogaDork will welcome you with open arms er, heart. Namas
te.
8. Roman Fitness Systems
Some like it hot, and editor-in-chief John Romaniello, a.k.a. Roman, definitely li
kes his fitness writing spicy. With a mix of science-backed workout tips, nutrit
ious recipes, and a totally candid tone, Roman Fitness Systems features bluntly
named blog posts like Strength Matters, Ya Big Sissy and New Years Resolution: Get
Drunk, Not Fat. Need more convincing? Not only has Roman helped thousands of clie
nts achieve their fitness goals, but he too went through a major transformation
from overweight teen to fitness model and professional trainer.
9. Tony Gentilcore
Strength coach Tony Gentilcore (whose last name sounds like a fitness brand on i
ts own) trains pro athletes and soccer moms alike (his words, not ours) in his B
oston sports performance center. On his blog, he brings his love of heavy liftin
g to the masses through his smart, realistic, and encouraging posts on topics fr
om how to do a proper bench press or the form tip that matters most when squatti
ng. When you ve had your fill of strength training tips, check out his weekly roun
dups of what he calls stuff to read while you re pretending to work. (We won t tell yo
ur boss.)
10. FitBits
Motivating, funny, and totally relatable, U.K.-based FitBits follows the adventu
res of Tess Agnew, a former smoker and binge eater turned fitness freak and marath
oner. If you re all about finding a balance between HIIT classes, running, and goo
d food (and wine), you ll appreciate her witty writing on race recaps, training pl
ans, restaurant reviews, and plentiful #foodporn posts. After reading about Agne
w s inspiring journey to regain her health, you can t help but cheer along while she
trains for her next impressive fitness endeavor.
11. Breaking Muscle
What happens when you put a bunch of trainers, coaches, and fitness junkies in o
ne room? This incredible blog (and then of course an awesome burpee competition)
. Breaking Muscle is your one-stop shop for fitness and nutrition news and advic
e. These bloggers dissect everything from what s up with the government s new recomm
endations for cholesterol to how the food we eat affects the way we run.
12. Tabata Times
CrossFitters, rejoice! You don t have to check dozens of sites to get the latest a
nd greatest CrossFit workouts, tips, and inspiration. The editors at the Tabata

Times work to put all of the best CrossFit content in one spot, from overcoming
self-doubt in the box to the simple steps to keep WODs constantly varied (rather
than random). That s enough to make us swoon (or swole).
13. Fit Bottomed Girls
Jennipher Walters and Erin Whitehead, the brains behind Fit Bottomed Girls, are
real women with busy lives who understand that exercise should be enjoyable, not
torturous. And from the friendly voice to the feel-good tagline ( Fit bottoms com
e in all shapes and sizes ), this popular blog has a lighthearted and practical ap
proach to fitness that we seriously dig. It s a great combo of positivity, fun (wo
rkout song bracket anyone?), workouts, motivation, and more.
14. Run to the Finish
Anyone who loves running will relate to Amanda Brooks on Run to the Finish, and
she may just convince running haters to change their minds. Addressing everythin
g from dealing with injuries and preventing them in the future to why bad runs c
an be a good thing, this certified personal trainer s posts are filled with the in
spiration and motivation to stay focused and fulfill your goals.
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15. Choosing Raw
If you think raw food is the daunting domain of spiralizers and dehydrators, thi
s blog will shift your thinking. Gena Hamshaw's recipes make raw cooking accessi
ble, easy, and downright delicious and she includes cooked meals too. Check out he
r cashew queso sauce or cacao truffles. As a certified nutritionist, Hamshaw bri
ngs lots of nutritional wisdom to the kitchen. She is also candid about being in
recovery from an eating disorder and uses her site as a hub to draw together a
community of men and women using a plant-based diet to heal their broken relatio
nship. So come for the chia pudding and stay for the nutritional empowerment.
16. The Kitchn
The grande dame of food blogs, Apartment Therapy's cooking site The Kitchn conti
nues to lead the pack. If you're stumped on any home cooking subject, they've go
t you covered, whether that's creating a smoothie drawer, what to do with all th
at tahini you bought to make hummus, or how to tell if chicken is cooked through
. It's like having a chef BFF you can text at all hours. And recipes aside, this
site broke new ground when it published a series of articles discussing what it
means to be a foodie concerned with weight loss, opening a conversation that wa
s long overdue.
17. Running on Real Food
Raw banana bread balls, salted caramel tahini cups, no-bake pumpkin pie tarts work
out fuel has never looked so delish. Written by an avid triathlete and certified
trainer, this blog covers nutritionally dense foods and fitness in a relatable
way. Best of all, the author's healthy eating philosophy is an open door: "There
's no right or wrong way to eat healthy... We're all different with different nu
tritional requirements; however we all need to eat whole, nutritious foods. Star
t there." We couldn't have said it better ourselves.
18. Prevention RD
Some food blogs make healthy eating overwhelming with specialized ingredients (s
pirulina powder?) and pricy equipment (centrifugal juice extractors?). It's enou
gh to make you throw your hands up and order a pizza. If you're feeling the pres
sure, let this blog talk you off the stuffed-crust ledge. Hospital dietitian Nic
ole Morrissey has a no-fuss attitude toward food that's homey and recognizable,
whether it's honey mustard chicken or French onion soup. It's a doable approach
to health anyone can master.

19. Oh She Glows


In some ways, Oh She Glows is like the ultimate love letter. Blogger Angela Lidd
on reclaimed her health by creating vegan recipes that are free of gluten and so
y, but her creations also had to appeal to her husband, who at the time was "a d
evout fast-food lover" that "drank pop like water." Her efforts recipes like no-ba
ke almond joy granola bars and sweet potato casserole not only swayed her man, but
a massive following of readers. It helps that the dishes are photographed so be
autifully that we want to swan-dive directly into every plate.
20. PaleOMG
Certain Paleo circles can be overrun with CrossFit dudes making terrible puns ab
out "snatches," so Juli Bauer's decidedly feminine take comes as a breath of fre
sh air. Bauer raves about fashion finds as much as deadlift technique, proving t
his girl can beast with the best of them. But clothing and workouts aside, one o
f this blog's biggest draws is the simple, straightforward Paleo recipes, like p
ulled pork frittatas and bison burgers. And unlike some Paleo peeps, Bauer isn't
opposed to a little dessert, whether that's almond butter blondies or coffee ca
ke.
21. Sprouted Kitchen
This blog resembles the pages of a glossy food magazine with a fleet of food sty
lists making sure every bite looks impossibly scrumptious. But behind the scenes
, it's just the work of one couple, Sara and Hugh Forte. Their division of labor
is simple: She cooks and blogs, he photographs. The result elevates whole food
ingredients to poetic proportions. Pumpkin bread with walnut-cinnamon swirl, but
termilk berry crumb cake, and vegetarian Asian nuggets with tahini sauce have wo
n several fans including Saveur magazine, which named Sprouted Kitchen one of th
e best blogs.
22. Deliciously Ella
All kinds of gorgeous plant-based dishes, including bircher muesli, almond butte
r cups, or cauliflower crust pizza, are turned out in Ella Woodward's sunny U.K.
kitchen. But not everything here is sunbeams and smoothies: This blog is the re
sult of the author's struggle with postural tachycardia syndrome, a rare and dev
astating disease that prompted her to revamp her diet and ditch processed foods.
Part of her recovery is to embrace a self-care philosophy, whether that's enjoy
ing sweet potato brownies, doing yoga, or scribbling in a gratitude journal. It'
s this holistic look at health that makes for a truly great read.
23. Fit Foodie Finds
From snacks (healthy chocolate peanut butter muffins, anyone?) to one-pot meals
(three-bean turkey chili, please), this blog has our food cravings covered. Lee
Hersh is a fellow workout aficionado and yogi instructor who develops recipes wi
th nutritionally sound (and mostly gluten-free) ingredients. And her enthusiasm
is infectious. Just read her post on DIY almond butter where she gushes about th
e specks of vanilla bean in the spread and ends with a rousing, "Real food rules
." Amen, sister.
24. Nom Nom Paleo
Unlike many food bloggers, Michelle Tam doesn't post dolled-up selfies with ever
y recipe. Instead, her pigtailed avatar appears all over the site giving helpful
tips in speech bubbles, comic-book style. It's a little aesthetic clue that Tam
marches to the beat of her own Paleo drum. Another major difference is her degr
ee in nutrition and food science, which, paired with her serious foodie know-how
, have made her the Paleo point-person for various gourmand publications includi
ng Saveur, America's Test Kitchen, Serious Eats, and The Kitchn. But credentials
aside, all it takes in one look at her recipe for porkitos (a.k.a. cripsy prosc
iutto chips) to know you're in good hands.

25. Sweet Potato Soul


The name says it all: This blog is all about real food prepared with heart and s
oul. Vegan chef Jenn Claiborne's recipes look so indulgent and appetizing, we bel
ieve her when she calls one cookie recipe "life-changing." And video tutorials f
or dishes like buttermilk waffles will take the worry out of vegan tricks like s
ubbing flaxseeds for eggs. Recipes aside, Claiborne does an amazing job covering
all the ways her revamped diet has improved her life from better digestion to thi
ck, healthy hair carrying the banner forward for plant-powered peeps.
26. Skinny Taste
Blogger Gina Homolka outlines a simple formula on her site: "Exercise + a well b
alanced diet + good sleep = a happy life." And really, why complicate that? Her
recipes for lasagna soup and gluten-free s mores tartlets prove that eating a rain
bow of whole foods is appealing to the eye, the palate, and the rest of your bod
y too. Plus Homolka has a sense of humor and isn't above trying recipes from the
50 Shades of Chicken cookbook.
27. Naturally Ella
After her father had a heart attack, Erin Alderson (her initials are E.L.L.A.) b
roke up with fast food and all processed meat stuff, turning to fresh, seasonal
vegetarian food. But despite ditching Big Macs, Alderson doesn't believe in bein
g obsessive or counting calories. Her philosophy is simply to exercise and eat w
ell. Given the result beautifully photographed whole foods we want to gobble up im
mediately (cheesy BBQ loaded baked potatoes, we're looking at you!) it's easy to s
ee why her approach works.
28. Domesticate Me
Sure, the pictures are stunning and recipes look amazing (hello, ricotta pancake
s with maple bourbon whipped cream). But what we actually love most about Domest
icate Me is that the brains behind the bites, Serena Wolf, is just like us. The
adventurous, food-loving, 20-something graduated college unsure of what to do ne
xt. After an airplane jump here and yoga stint there, Wolf landed at Le Cordon B
leu humbly the No. 1 culinary school in the country. Since then, she s been creating
healthy, gourmet-yet-doable recipes (like this Caprese quinoa bake), and we can t
get enough. Oh, and she s insanely funny too.
29. Minimalist Baker
Few things are more disappointing than finding what seems like the perfect recip
e only to click and learn that it has more than 20 ingredients, several of which
you ve never heard of. Minimalist Baker keeps it real by sticking to 10 ingredien
ts or less and limiting cook time to 30 minutes tops (hence the minimalist title
). But trust us: Their recipes are far from boring! From baked falafel burgers t
o chocolate chip oatmeal cookie pancakes to chipotle tofu chilaquiles, the culin
ary duo (John and Kate) really know how to pack tons of flavor into simple and o
h-so-delicious dishes.
30. The Roasted Root
Whether you eat Paleo, gluten-free, vegetarian, or none of the above, the recipe
s on this site will meet your dietary needs and most definitely satisfy your palat
e. Taste aside, blogger Julia Mueller is also passionate about nutrition, which
comes as no surprise when looking at her creations with a health-conscious micro
scope. And her photography is pretty impressive too! Broccoli salad and cauliflo
wer fried rice has never looked (or tasted) so damn good.
31. Healthy, Happy, Life
It can be difficult to make vegan versions of classic creations like mac and che
ese and pizza, but that doesn t mean we should throw in the towel and stick to the
likes of roasted veggies and salads (though both are delicious vegan meal optio
ns). Blogger and author Kathy Patalsky agrees, which is why she s created hundreds
of beautiful and nutritious vegan recipes that taste like a million bucks (and

not like chewy or chalky


her dishes can be a bit
hat even the most novice
do toast, creamy Alfredo
se), and vegan chocolate
she s capable of!

meat- and cheese-free vegan nightmares). Though some of


more complicated to make, there are plenty of options t
chef can master. We re huge fans of her sweet mango avoca
pasta (which is arguably easier than boxed mac and chee
taco shake and those don t even scratch the surface of what

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32. Examine.com Blog
Breaking down scientific research and the language in studies can be tough, and
staying on top of health news can be equally as difficult and time-consuming. Exam
ine.com not only helps us stay in the know, but it also presents information in
a way everyone can understand and relate to (like the unbiased truth about marij
uana or the 10 biggest nutrition myths). Bonus: The blog covers everything you n
eed to know about supplements so you don t splurge on supposed wonder vitamins tha
t you ll end up peeing out (and reaping none of the benefits ).
33. Food Politics
Don t worry: Just because the blog has politics in it doesn t mean it bombards readers
with incessant information about how democrats and republicans are feuding again.
Instead, scientist and nutritionist Marion Nestle, Ph.D., M.P.H., shares import
ant (and super interesting) food news like the future of chocolate and her musin
gs on the free swag at the Academy for Nutrition and Dietetics annual meeting. Su
re, politics is a prevalent theme, but Nestle hand-picks the good stuff and shar
es it in a way that s much more stimulating than the latest study release. Sign us
up!
34. Mark Bittman
It takes an insanely clever chef to bake a four-star dessert in less than 10 min
utes and on top of that, make it easy enough to teach novice cooks how to do too!
Such is the genius of Mark Bittman, trend setter, New York Times journalist, bes
tselling author, and the brains behind hundreds of gorgeous and healthy recipes,
which are prominently featured on his insightful website along with excerpts fr
om his Times column. Gotta appreciate a man whose philosophy on healthy eating i
ncludes cheddar waffles with bacon maple syrup.
35. NPR The Salt
NPR is far more than an entertaining and informative collection of radio program
s. It s actually expanded a lot since it was founded in 1970 including the creation
of The Salt, a food blog that covers everything from news to the science behind
chocolate chip cookies to nitty-gritty health studies. If you re looking to subscr
ibe to the crme-de-la-crme of fun food info, this is it. After all, they did intro
duce us to the first ever Ketchup n Fries plant possibly our favorite creation to da
te.
36. BuzzFeed Food
From breaking the news about bacon-wrapped pizza to bonding over hanger issues w
ith J. Law to doughnut recipe roundups that will no doubt make you drool, BuzzFe
ed is on top of all things trending (and insanely delicious) in the food world.
But despite making us want to toss all of our health goals out the window and in
stead commit to a lifetime of ingesting food porn, the site is also full of legi
t information and encouragement to make healthier choices like tips to make cookin
g easy. (And then you can always turn to us for super simple recipes!)
37. Authority Nutrition
We ve all fallen for classic health myths. Sweetening recipes with agave makes the
m good for you, right? Well, not exactly. Authority Nutrition not only debunks t

he junk, but it s also a great source for nutritional information you won't find o
n many other sites like the science behind why low-carb diets actually work. The b
est part: Everything is science-backed and easy to understand, meaning your eyes
won t glaze over while reading overly complicated statistics and medical jargon.
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38. Mark s Daily Apple
If you re at all curious about that Paleo diet thing you may have heard about, Mar
k s Daily Apple has you covered. But it goes way beyond just living like a caveman
. Mark Sisson, creator of The Primal Blueprint lifestyle, also posts about how a
calorie isn t a calorie, why everyone should have a morning routine, weight regai
n, and so much more. Plus, each week he answers readers questions, making it feel
like he s right there with you, every step of the healthy way.
39. MindBodyGreen
While MindBodyGreen is a bit lacking on the scientific evidence for some advice
and claims, we still love perusing it for its well-rounded approach to living a
healthy lifestyle. With a balance of news and trends (like the latest on the jui
ce and smoothie debate), fitness tips (push-up variations), and posts that make
you stop and rethink your day-to-day (like why you should stop listening to your
mind and follow your heart), there s always something useful to read.
40. No Meat Athlete
Although Matt Frazier is vegetarian, his No Meat Athlete posts are filled with s
ubstance to help readers sustain a healthy lifestyle. From tips to find life bal
ance to delicious smoothie recipes to reasons why scary goals are the best goals
, the plant-eating enthusiast provides the tools for anyone even meat eaters to find
the diet and lifestyle that works best for them while staying motivated to poun
d the pavement.
41. Q by Equinox
Q is every bit as fit and fab as Equinox, the gym it represents and even if you ca
n t afford the membership fees, you can enjoy their great content. You ll find exper
t fitness tips and fascinating videos (we still can t get over the treadmill one f
rom 2013), as you might expect, and there s also nutrition advice plus lighter lif
estyle content who knew leg warmers were back?
42. Sonima
Sonima is all about living free and eliminating any self-imposed limitations phy
sically and mentally. Whether you want guided meditations with Deepak Chopra, yo
ga routines, or in-depth takes on mindfulness for weight loss and redefining suc
cess, this beautifully designed blog agrees with Greatist s take that you should m
ake healthy choices because it makes you feel amazing.
43. fANNEtastic Food
Registered dietitian Anne Mauney s journey from cubicle to nutrition counselor is
an inspirational tale that got us hooked on her vibe and belief in intuitive eat
ing, taking advantage of happiness-enhancing life experiences, and working hard
to reach our running goals. Though sponsored posts on fANNEtastic Food can seem
a bit abundant at times, we love that she eats like a human pizza, Girl Scout cook
ies, ice cream. Nothing is completely off limits. That s our kind of R.D.
44. Wellness Mama
While her target audience may be slightly older, Wellness Mama is still worth re
ading for millennials. She dishes out the hacks for health and home, from making
DIY laundry detergent and makeup to turning mismatched socks into hand warmers.
Just keep in mind that she s not an expert, so while she does cite sources for so

me health tips, not all of them are 100-percent proven.


45. Eat & Run
With a stable of expert writers, most of the content
Report s Eat & Run blog is trustworthy (though we re
e post-breakup foods and they re a bit behind on the
to eat more chocolate and that diets shouldn t tell
ooked.

on the U.S. News and World


occasionally leery of posts lik
trends). Tell us healthy ways
us what not to eat, and we re h

46. The Paleo Solution


Don t let the name fool you: Yes, Robb Wolf s Paleo Solution is heavy on the popular
diet, but rather than preaching about all things primal all the time, the blog
also offers up a let s look at the facts take on recent health headlines (like red m
eat causing cancer) plus advice for things like not letting stress ruin your per
formance and achieving your goals.
47. Summer Tomato
Quit dieting and start cultivating healthy habits you actually enjoy, Darya Rose
says. The neuroscientist and Summer Tomato blogger knows chronic dieting sucks
and provides actionable takeaways to help you find a healthstyle (a term we re a bit
sad we didn t come up with first). We love her realistic take on weight loss, ins
piring success stories, and weekly roundups of the latest nutrition news too.
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48. Zen Habits
In a world filled with constant distractions (we know the willpower required to
not check Facebook right now), Leo Babauta has written the book on what it means
do less and be more present. But you don t have to run out to the nearest booksto
re, you can check out Babuata s musings on his site, Zen Habits. In just a few yea
rs, Zen Habits has become the go-to blog on healthy habits and minimalism with p
opular posts on the savor discipline and the simple way to find your real source
of contentment.
49. Mentality WOD
Lots of focus is spent on exercising our bodies, but what about our minds? That s
where Mentality WOD comes in. Taking a cue from CrossFit s workout of the day, thi
s site publishes quick and actionable workouts to improve your thoughts, feeling
s, and attitudes. Want to be more confident? List 10 reasons that you will achie
ve the goals you ve set, ask friends to add to the list, and then read the list ev
ery day. The blog s founder, Dawn Fletcher, is a firm believer that improved menta
lity will lead to better performance, whether it be in the workplace or on the p
laying field.
50. Daily Cup of Yoga
Some of us need a cup of coffee to get our day started. For others, a few asanas
do the trick. Daily Cup of Yoga is for those who prefer the latter. It s a blog w
ritten by casual yogis without the typical yoga-heavy jargon and teachings. Inst
ead, the posts touch on topics like mastering meditation and showing gratitude i
n your everyday life.
51. Tiny Buddha
Sometimes life can feel like a never-ending struggle bus, from problems at work,
with our friends, and even our family. Tiny Buddha is a blog (and a vibrant soc
ial community) where bloggers share helpful advice to deal with life s most diffic
ult situations. But Tiny Buddha doesn t just focus on those downer topics. It also
celebrates happiness, love, and mindfulness (and how you can achieve those thin
gs in your life).

52. TED Blog


TED Talks are inspiring, motivating, and above all else, teach us new things. Th
e TED Blog does the same thing. In addition to sharing talks that are guaranteed
to keep you glued to the screen (like these ones that are racier than 50 Shades
of Grey), the blog also includes posts designed to make you smarter and better
informed, from a comprehensive reading list to apps that make life so much easie
r.
53. The Minimalists
On the surface, Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus had it all: good jobs,
big homes, tons of gadgets, and enough discretionary income to always have a go
od time. But as they approached their 30th birthdays, they realized their 70-hou
r work week left them short on one important thing: room. We re not talking about
room in the literal sense, but rather room for growth, contentment, and chasing
passions. So they took a 21-day journey toward minimalism and blogged about it.
They attracted such a following that they ve been blogging (and spreading the mini
malist gospel) ever since.
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54. Weighty Matters
Yoni Freedhoff, M.D., director of the Bariatric Medical Institute, doesn t let any
thing slide on Weighty Matters. He s called out the Better Food for All campaign f
or giving shady tips, the media for misinterpreting a recent chocolate milk stud
y, and one blogger for his take on soda taxes. But he s not all about revealing th
e truth about everything related to obesity and healthy eating. He also shares w
eekly funny videos and has even given Coca-Cola kudos.
55. Hello Healthy
This new blog from the people at MyFitnessPal combines two of our favorite thing
s: food and fitness. The blog is another way to grow the already impressively en
gaged MyFitnessPal community, by sharing delicious healthy meals (hello, pork an
d spinach pot stickers) and easy and effective exercises (this no-equipment livi
ng room workout has our name all over it). Our favorite posts are the video work
outs, which include tons of helpful tips to make sure you re doing every move corr
ectly.
56. Precision Nutrition
It s not surprising that a game-changing fitness company like Precision Nutrition
would put together such a top-notch blog. We re regularly blown away by the blog s i
nfographics that answer questions we all ask, like Should you exercise when sick?
and How do you fix a broken diet? Most posts are written by John Berardi, Ph.D., o
ne of the company s co-founders, and are chock-full of straight-talking, actionabl
e advice.
57. James Hamblin at The Atlantic
This doctor-turned-health-editor flexes some serious writing muscle (and sometim
es even his biceps gotta give the people what they want) over at The Atlantic. In
a world where health stories are full of medical jargon, Hamblin writes in a way
that non-experts can understand. Basically, when we re getting confused about the
latest health trends (What s up with herbal supplements? Why are there so many op
tions for cold medicine?), he s the person we turn to. And we love that no topic s
eems to be too daunting for him to cover, from the Food Babe to female orgasms.
58. Science of Us/NY Mag
We live in a digital age where information gets thrown at you from every angle by
everything. Science of Us feels you, which is why it sticks to short health arti

cles (we re talking only a few paragraphs) with information that s as concise as it
gets. If you re looking for a go-to place that sticks to the good stuff and gives
it to you fast, this is the spot. And it s written in the fun, witty New York maga
zine tone we ve always loved, meaning you ll actually want to read every piece, from
our conception of the sexes to why you re better at karaoke than you think. How m
any health sites can say that?
59. Chris Kresser
Chris Kresser has been studying and teaching alternative medicine for more than
15 years. He s also the author of bestselling novel Your Personal Paleo Code and i
s often cited in notable publications like The Atlantic and NPR. So just what is
it that makes Kresser so freakin awesome? We love that he frequently cites publi
shed studies (though he also discusses their flaws) and is all about empowering
you to make healthier choices ones that work for you (and your budget). He also cr
eates amazing Paleo-friendly recipes like taro and bacon hash.
60. Stupid Easy Paleo
Sometimes the best recipes are the stupid-easy ones. And sometimes the best advi
ce comes in the form of hard-hitting truth bombs instead of sugarcoated tidbits
that don t truly get you motivated. If those thoughts resonate with you, then Step
h Gaudreau at Stupid Easy Paleo is the gal to provide a much-needed healthy kick
in the butt. From nutritious, Paleo-friendly recipes (we re obsessed with her pla
ntain protein pancakes) to workout advice to food photography tips, she s all abou
t hacking your way to a healthy lifestyle and doesn t leave room for excuses. Though
she s not an expert in every area she writes about, her nutrition and science bac
kgrounds are prevalent in all of her articles. Her philosophy may be stupid-easy
, but she s anything but stupid.
Written by Jeff Cattel, Tara Fuller, Maria Hart, Locke Hughes, and Hannah Newman
. Research by Brittany Risher.
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