Eat Well
You might consider adding peppers, kiwi, broccoli, strawberries and fortified foods to your diet to help boost your intake of vitamin C.
Consumed whole, fresh or dried, soybeans contain a bounty of vitamins, minerals and nutrients.
Bitter flavors are an important part of our sense of taste, helping balance sweet, salty and sour notes prevalent in modern foods.
American breakfast foods generally aren’t ideal, tending to favor foods like processed meats (bacon, sausage), pastries and high-sugar cereals.
A healthy relationship with food is a solid foundation for mental wellness.
Some zero in on calorie-counting over healthier eating and improving other habits. They might do little to teach healthy eating skills, like meal-planning and preparation.
Per U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines, honey will remain safe to eat even after the quality of the honey declines.
Just as many of us have learned to prefer a few extra shakes of salt on our food, research suggests we can retrain our taste buds to be satisfied with less.
There is no proof that gluten-free foods are better for you, and they often cost more. But, even if you don’t have gluten sensitivity, gluten-free foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Despite the downsides of drinking ginger ale, some people swear it can help with an upset stomach.
It’s hard to go wrong with any kind of bean. Beans are a “nutrition powerhouse,” says one nutritionist.
This seed is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, notably linoleic acid, which has been linked with health benefits.
In addition to being the body’s preferred source of energy, carbohydrates are a primary source of micronutrients.
If you haven’t tried liquid aminos before, consider adding them to your next meal — they have a salty and savory flavor and are gluten-free and vegan.
This tropical cactus fruit traces back to Central and South America and ancient Mayan and Aztec civilizations.
Fresh isn’t always best. Fasting isn’t a good way to lose weight. And frequent eating doesn’t boost your metabolism.
A single serving is about 49 nuts, more than any other snack nut, and has just 160 calories.
If you’re looking to up your snack game, here are some tips to consider.
The good news is that for those who have difficulty finding it at the supermarket — or simply want to grow their own — adding rhubarb to the garden is a worthwhile endeavor, albeit one that requires patience.
Excessive fructose, like too much of any added sugar, isn’t healthy.
Mushrooms are reported to have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular-protective, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, and anticancer properties.
Are you a salad dressing fanatic? Here’s everything you need to know about its impact on your health.
Tart cherries possess a strong antioxidant capacity as well as anti-inflammatory qualities.
Butter contains short-chain fatty acids like butyric acid that have benefits for gut health and potentially weight management.
Cereal makes up only 7% of the U.S. population’s added sugar intake, fifth on the list of the top sources of added sugars.
The term “macros” refers to carbohydrates, protein and fat — the three main types of macronutrients.
While excess weight increases the risk for diabetes, proper nutrition is likely just as important.
Most nuts are going to provide healthy fat, fiber and protein.
One disadvantage is the presence of potentially harmful compounds such as citrinin, which can harm kidney function and impair fertility. Look for citrinin-free RYR.
Some food choices are deliberate. Others are unconsciously made. Our food choices are driven by a wide range of factors.