The ketogenic diet has taken America by storm in the past few years, proving that whether you view it as a fad diet or not – it’s here to stay. The diet itself is designed to keep the body in ketosis so it burns fat for energy instead of carbs; this comes with benefits like weight loss, disease protection, and reduced blood sugar levels.  Similar to the Atkins diet, keto drastically limits anything high in carbs – [...]

Part of the fun of having a go-to coffee spot like Starbucks is being able to order their secret menu items. Because if you know, you know. (And if you don’t, that’s why we’re here). Starbucks’ secret menu can quite frankly be a little overwhelming. There are seemingly endless concoctions to explore: crazy orders like the Unicorn Frappuccino, unexpected flavors like the Juniper Lemonade, and niche creations like the [...]

If you follow the popular and highly-praised Mediterranean diet, which is plant-forward and based on the foods largely eaten in countries like France, Italy, Spain, and Greece, the good news is that you don’t have to give up your love of Starbucks. America’s favorite coffee chain has plenty of options on the menu that you can order while sticking to the Mediterranean diet (as well as other lifestyles like vegan, gluten-free, [...]

One of the many reasons Starbucks is so beloved throughout America is because its large menu is easily customizable and caters to many different diets and lifestyles, whether you're looking for low-calorie options, gluten-free options, or vegan options. One of those diets that you may or may not be familiar with is the DASH diet, which is very similar to the Mediterranean diet. It's become a popular approach to eating in [...]

Paleo is one of the most popular lifestyle diets in America, and many have adopted it in recent years. Very similar to Whole30, paleo is thought to be a more natural way of eating that reflects how our ancestors nourished themselves as hunters and gatherers.  A paleo diet (also known as the caveman diet or the Stone Age diet) focuses on foods like lean meats, fish, and eggs, fruits and vegetables, and nuts and seeds. [...]

The Whole30 diet is all about embracing whole, unprocessed foods like meat, fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, and healthy fats. Although it’s meant to be done for 30 days as a form of elimination or cleansing diet, many have leaned into Whole30 as a consistent lifestyle (similar to the paleo diet or the keto diet). There’s a lot to watch out for when you follow a Whole30 diet, but at somewhere like Starbucks, which is [...]