Your yogurt may not be as healthy as you think

Answering the perpetual question: What should I eat? No Images? Click here       In our constant quest to live a healthier lifestyle, we encounter foods and ingredients that claim to put us on the fast track to feeling good. One of those is collagen, and another is yogurt. This week, we uncovered the truth about whether we really need to add more collagen to our diets, and we created a guide that'll help you figure out which yogurts to pick and which to avoid. And since a healthy lifestyle is a balanced one, we're also serving up some crazy flavors of soft serve ice cream, a magical one-pot pasta recipe and a delicious story about rum that'll make you realize your Rum & Coke isn't doing the liquor its due justice. Happy weekend! XO, Kristen   Soft serve's most outrageous summer flavors Squid ink, hot sauce, beets and pickles have somehow made their way into ice cream — and they're delicious. Explore new soft-serve horizons with 10 wacky flavors from all over the globe. Find your flavor   Nutritionists share the secrets to picking a healthy yogurt “Yogurt, when done right, can be a great healthy food choice. When done wrong, it can be more of a sugary dessert than a nutritious option," said Brooke Alpert, a registered dietician. She's totally right, so we've got a guide that'll help take away your decision paralysis next time you're in the yogurt aisle. Whether you're looking for yogurt that's low-sugar, dairy-free, traditional or dessert-like, we've got healthy options for you. Get the guide   This one-pan pasta recipe is flawless in less than 30 minutes   Not only is this recipe easy, but it's the perfect opportunity to use up all that random stuff lying around in your fridge. Throw in all that leftover chicken, that sad handful of cherry tomatoes or that half-empty jar of capers that’s been sitting on the shelf for months. Get the recipe   Collagen, the new "it" ingredient   Years ago, we associated collagen with plumping up lips to look like a member of the Real Housewives, but in the past couple of years collagen has started appearing more in foods and drinks, in everything from protein bars to matcha powder. When it comes to food, is collagen worth our time and money? We talked to experts to find the answers. Get the lowdown   Eat on: How Rum Is Misunderstood, And Why You Should Reconsider It Pinterest's Top 10 Instant Pot Recipes Of 2018 So Far How To Clean Your Grill With Aluminum Foil And Some Elbow Grease    .     HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe      . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe