Nutrition
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A Safe Guide to Eating in a Calorie Deficit
Eating in a calorie deficit can help you lose weight but can lead to health problems if not done safely.
Boost Your Gut Health With a ‘Diversity Jar’
Colorful jars of plant-based ingredients can add nutrition where it may be lacking or enhance already nutritious foods.
How to Choose Safer Cookware and Kitchen Tools
Warnings about PFAS, BPA and phthalates in everyday household items have increased in recent years. Here’s how make safer choices.
‘Fibermaxxing’: Is More Fiber Always Better?
A new trend on social media is pushing people to load up on high-fiber foods. But taking it to extremes could do more harm than good.
The Meat Allergy Caused by a Tick Bite: Alpha-Gal Syndrome
Alpha-gal cases have surged from 24 in 2009 to 450,000 today as the Lone Star tick has spread across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and South.
Are Smoothies Always a Healthy Choice?
Smoothies can be an easy way to pack fruits, protein and other nutritious ingredients into your day, but not all smoothies are created equal.
Understanding Histamine, MTHFR and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
If you have fatigue, digestive issues or food reactions, you may have heard of these conditions linked to nutrient processing and immune response.
Whole Milk vs. Low-Fat Milk: Which Is Healthier?
Experts have long recommended low-fat dairy as part of a healthy diet, but proponents say whole milk can offer nutritional benefits that low or fat-free dairy cannot.
Reap the Benefits of Fasting Without Giving Up Food
The fasting mimicking diet (FMD) is gaining attention for its potential health benefits, while minimizing the potential for muscle breakdown.
Is Food Safe to Eat After the Expiration Date?
Most foods – even milk and eggs – are still safe to eat after the expiration or “use by” date. Instead, your senses should be your guide.
How Food Shapes Your Mood
Food does more than just nourish your body. What you eat, including how much sugar you consume, also affects how you feel.
13 “Bad” Foods That Are Actually Good for You
Some foods get a bad rap that they don’t necessarily deserve. These foods have many redeeming nutritional qualities and they can be part of a balanced diet.
The Best and Worst Things to Add to Your Coffee
For most people, a whipped cream-topped coffee beverage is perfectly fine to enjoy on occasion. But if you drink coffee daily, it's important to be mindful of what you put in your cup.
Spicy Food Doesn’t Cause Ulcers – Here’s What Really Does
Peptic ulcers develop when stomach acid damages the digestive lining. Learn about symptoms, causes and strategies to find relief.
Picky Eaters: Top Tips for Parents (& Mistakes to Avoid)
Got a picky eater? Try these simple tips to help your child explore and enjoy a wider variety of foods.
The October Theory: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Improve Your Life
The October Theory, a popular social media trend, suggests that the last three months of the year is an ideal time to set goals and improve your life.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Is on the Rise
When severe abdominal pain, diarrhea and fatigue don’t go away, those symptoms may amount to more than a sensitive stomach.
How Food Labels Can Be Misleading
If you’re trusting what the food labels at the supermarket say, making healthy choices might be harder than you think.
Alpha-Gal Syndrome: The Meat Allergy Caused by a Tick Bite
Triggered by a bite from the Lone Star tick, the condition results in an allergic reaction to red meat, dairy and other products made from mammals.
Picky Eaters: Top Tips for Parents and Mistakes to Avoid
If you are struggling to get your child to try new foods, try these simple yet effective strategies for overcoming picky eating.
Is Sourdough Bread Healthier Than Regular Bread?
Sourdough bread is a tasty, nutritious alternative to conventional bread, offering distinct health benefits.
Pesticides in Food: How to Reduce Your Risk
Pesticide residue found on the fruits and vegetables we buy can be harmful to our health. Learn how you can help protect your family from pesticide exposure.
The Carnivore Diet: Is Extreme Keto Healthy for Weight Loss?
Although ketogenic diets can be effective for rapid weight loss, eliminating entire food groups can have negative health consequences.
10 Medications That Don’t Mix Well With Coffee
Learn how coffee can change the way your body absorbs certain drugs, reducing their effectiveness and causing unpleasant side effects.
Can Creatine Boost Your Brainpower?
A proven supplement for improving muscle performance and recovery, creatine has been drawing attention for its brain health benefits.
Is Sourdough Bread Healthier Than Regular Bread?
Made without commercial yeast or additives, sourdough bread offers several unique health benefits over regular bread.
Are Plant Milks Safe for Kids?
Some families turn to plant milks because of a lactose intolerance, dairy allergy or to limit saturated fat or calories. Others make the choice for environmental reasons. But are plant milks a safe choice for kids?
Beef Tallow: Miracle Oil or Wellness Fad?
Proponents of beef tallow say it works wonders in the body and on the skin – but does the hype stand up to the science?
Want to Manage Weight? Pack in the Protein
When trying to maintain a healthy weight, protein intake is as important as monitoring the number on the scale.
Pre-Workout Supplements: Are They Worth Taking?
Pre-workouts are multi-ingredient dietary supplements taken to boost energy, strength and/or endurance during exercise. But do they work?
8 Egg Substitutes and their unique health benefits
Eggs are the “glue” of many recipes. Alternative ingredients can provide similar texture, moisture and health benefits when baking or cooking.
Is Konjac Pasta a Healthy Choice?
Also known as shirataki, the Japanese-style noodle is made from yam and offers several health benefits.