Anyone who’s ever tried to lose weight knows they need to keep their water bottle close by. One of the easiest ways to shed pounds is to cut out unnecessary calories, especially those from beverages that rack up calories from sugar. While the amount of water you should drink daily varies across different research, we do know that H2O is crucial for optimal bodily function—and a favorite beverage of health-conscious individuals. (Star 

As you’re prepping your children’s backpacks and closets for the new school year, could your kitchen and meal planning use a resurgence as well? Many of us enjoyed the long, lazy days of summer, impromptu social gatherings, and weekends away and put weekly meal planning on the back burner these past few months. If you’re …