We finally made it through January and are more than ready for February! Clear eyes, full hearts can’t lose… right? If this past month has proven anything for a majority of us, it’s that even with the best of intentions, it can be hard to stick to your New Year’s resolutions and see them play […]

McDonald’s Makes Major Changes to Its Happy Meals
There is nothing that epitomizes childhood more than the beloved Happy Meal from McDonald’s. But with customers making more diet-conscious choices, the fast food chain is about to give its kiddie meal a major face lift in an effort to push for healthier, more balanced meals.

12 Easy and Tasty Recipes You Can Make in the Microwave Now
When you think of a microwave, you might look back to those college days of reheating home cooked meals or those small frozen dinners that helped you to pull an all-nighter. But microwaves can be an efficient way to cook healthy meals that don’t come from the frozen food aisle. With an undeniable convenience, microwave ovens can offer […]

6 Scrumptious Homemade Pizza Recipes for Every Diet
Nothing warms our weeknight after a busy day more than kicking back on the couch with a hot, saucy cheese pizza. We can just picture that gooey triangle goodness now — it’s a slice of heaven we can all depend on for a slice of comfort.

6 Surprising Scientific Ways to Encourage Healthy Eating
We can bet you had the summer of your life, especially when it came to indulging in some of the best food the season has to offer! From outdoor barbecues with friends to carnival fare, the season saw a bounty of deliciousness. But the season also means our eating habits tend to suffer as we […]

4 Simple Ways to Avoid Unhealthy Workplace Snacking
When it comes to summertime, our appetites tend to increase and our diets are left a bit on the back burner. But no place is worse to help you stick to your diet than the office. Between doughnuts in the break room and birthday cake just about every week, there’s a plethora of goodies you can […]

Top 5 for 5: Meg Lists Her Favorite Daily Foods
Senior Writer Meg Quinn has been serving up mouthwatering recipe posts since she joined The Hudsucker in 2014. For her Top 5 for 5, it’s only natural that Meg would share the 5 foods she loves to eat every day. At risk of speaking hyperbole: I lead a food focused life. You can always count on […]

How Do You Know If You’re Eating Too Much Sugar?
We add it to our coffee. It’s in our favorite, on-the-go breakfasts. We sprinkle it in baked goods and pastries. And it’s lurking deep within our favorite processed foods and drinks — like those delicious Frappuccinos! There’s no denying we really love sugar. But while sugar makes life sweeter and summer all the more enjoyable, this […]

3 Ways to Eat Clean for Optimal Health
Summer entails not just sunshine and opportunities for travel, but plenty of occasions to indulge in some of our favorite foods. But as the season’s sunshine helps smash the blues, a cleanse or detox just in time for quality summer fun can chase away the sluggishness that often slows down our bodies after a long winter. Eating clean […]

7 Must-Have Foods for Flat Abs
It’s that time of the year again when being fit seems to be at the forefront of everyone’s mind. After a few months of paying a little less attention, suddenly we all become obsessed with how flat our abs are again. It’s only natural that as the weather gets hotter and less clothes are necessary […]

Have You Tried Chia Yet?
Everyone and their mother have talking about chia seeds lately, and with good reason. Hailed as the one of the hottest and most super of all foods, chia seeds are actually quite ancient. The nutrient rich seeds were widely used in Aztec and Mayan cultures for the energy they provided. In fact, the word chia means […]