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The ‘Bad’ Snack That's Better Than the ‘Healthier’ Version, According to a Dietitian
Nutritious snack choices are an important part of a healthy eating pattern. Handfuls of nuts and dried fruits are fiber-packed and can...
Danielle DeAngelis

20 Probiotic Foods to Improve Your Health
Probiotic foods contain microorganisms, including bacteria and yeasts, that may have a benefit for health. They can be found in dietary...
Amber J. Tresca

Is Spicy Food Bad or Good for You? We Asked Health Experts
Spicy foods—aka, foods that burn—have always divided people. You either love them, avoid them, or tolerate them. For those who enjoy...
Seraphina Seow

Feeling Constipated? Eat This for Fast Relief
If you’re reading this, it’s safe to assume you’ve dealt with constipation. And you’re in good company. According to research in American...
Matthew Kadey, R.D.

Sweet vs. Savory Snacks: Which Choice Is Healthier? Registered Dietitians Explain
Few things satisfy a midday craving like a sweet treat or salty, crunchy snack. However, many of the most classic snack foods tend to be...
Christina Manian, RDN

Cutting carbs can be healthy. But sustaining a low-carb diet may not be for you.
While diets can certainly range from healthy and helpful to worrisome and even dangerous, they all have at least one thing in common: a...
Daryl Austin

Why Is It Risky To Eat Runny Egg Yolks?
For some brunch-lovers, nothing beats a classic Eggs Benedict with perfectly poached eggs — solid whites with thick, runny yolks. But...
Christine Byrne, MPH, RD

Should You Start Your Day With Protein or Carbs? A Dietitian Explains
Protein supports your muscles, bones, and various metabolic functions like digestion. Adequate protein can stabilize your blood sugar...
Lauren O'Connor, MS, RDN

How to Stop Emotional Eating From Stress
Our Ties to Food Are Strong We must eat to survive. But over time, we’ve found pleasure in our food choices. Eating during times of stress...
Mark Aumann

A beginner’s guide to the Mediterranean diet — what to eat and what to avoid
The Mediterranean diet is a nutritious and delicious meal plan that can help take the guesswork out of healthy eating. There's a good...
Stephanie Thurrott

7 Reasons You Should Seriously Be Eating More Beans
In its 2025 report, the Dietary Guidelines Committee recommended that Americans increase their daily intake of beans, peas and lentils....
Toby Amidor, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.

What broccoli does to your heart and prostate health
There is a humble vegetable lurking in all of our fridges which packs a powerful health punch. From the earthy stems to the crunchy...
Emily Craig

Is peanut butter a good source of protein? Nutrition experts explain.
Protein is the macronutrient du jour. Discussions about nutrition online as of late are all about making sure you're consuming enough...
Hannah Yasharoff

Brown vs. White Eggs: Is One Healthier Than the Other?
People may think that brown and white eggs offer different nutrient makeups, but the only difference is the shell's color. The breed of...
Angelica Bottaro

What Are Nutrient-Dense Foods (And Why You Should Eat More of Them)
It’s not just about calories — it’s about how many nutrients you can pack into each calorie that counts. When you turn over a package in...
Matthew Kadey, R.D.

15 Sneaky Tactics Fast Food Chains Use To Get You To Spend More
Have you ever budgeted $10 at a fast food joint and ended up spending $20? It's not just a lack of willpower. Fast food companies know...
Cheryl Kochenderfer

9 fruits with the most antioxidants, according to dietitians
Fruits are one of the top sources of antioxidants in the diet, providing powerful nutrients with every bite. Why is that a big deal?...
A. Pawlowski

The facts on fiber
Think you eat enough fiber? Think again. Adults should eat 14 grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories consumed. This is 28 to 34 grams of...
Matthew Solan

Does Protein Boost Your Energy?
Technically, all food sources give the body energy in calories, but protein is not the body's primary energy source. Protein does...
Laura Dorwart

How diet affects cancer risk: What do recent studies say?
Over the years, many studies have suggested that our diets could influence our risk of cancer , particularly the risk of cancers...
Maria Cohut, Ph.D.
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