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What is the healthiest cheese? The No. 1 pick, according to a dietitian
Cheese can be healthy in moderation, but Americans love it in big amounts: We eat 42 pounds of cheese per person per year — an all-time...
A. Pawlowski


How — and why — to fit more fiber and fermented food into your meals
An F may mean failure in school, but the letter earns high marks in your diet. The two biggest dietary Fs — fiber and fermented foods —...
Matthew Solan


Over 6,000 Pounds of Beef Jerky Is Being Recalled—Here's What to Know
There’s an active recall linked to ready-to-eat beef jerky products sold in five states, according to the Department of Agriculture’s...
Danielle DeAngelis


Four Key Nutrients Lacking in Diet of Two-Thirds of Adults: 'Alarming'
Roughly two-thirds of adults around the world are not getting enough of four key nutrients, new research indicates. The findings,...
Pandora Dewan


Which Healthy Drink Is Best for You?
One look at the wide array of healthy drink options on store shelves these days, and you might start to wonder whether that probiotic...
Marygrace Taylor


20 Best Low-Sodium Fast-Food Orders, According to Dietitians
There are many reasons you may want to consider reducing your sodium intake, especially if you have high blood pressure. And it probably...
Perri O. Blumberg


Best and Worst Chinese Dishes for Your Health
Worst: Egg Rolls Sure, there are veggies in the filling. But egg rolls are anything but healthy. They’re wrapped in dough and deep-fried....
Sharon Liao


7 Tips for Eating Healthy While Traveling, According to Nutritionists
According to a 2024 travel survey, approximately 82 percent of Americans plan to travel this summer. While vacationing is often a time...
Toby Amidor, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.


The 7 Best Foods to Eat for Better Sleep
Having trouble falling and staying asleep? It could have something to do with your diet. Did you know the foods you eat can affect your...
Matthew Kadey, R.D.


Should You Ditch Low-Fat Foods for Good?
Low-fat foods are staples on grocery store shelves. But are they healthier choices? Here’s what you need to know to decide. The low-fat...
Jaclyn Konich, M.P.H., R.D.N.


A Nutritionist’s Ultimate Guide to Healthy Carbs
Contrary to popular belief, carbohydrates are not the enemy. In fact, carbs are an essential component of a healthy diet. After all, the...
Anthea Levi


Eat Chips 'Without Dip,' Say Scientists Pushing for Smarter Snacking
Trying to cut calories? Skipping that dip could make all the difference, researchers say. A new study conducted by researchers in the...
Isabel Cameron
Yes, cashews are good for you. But here's why it's critical to eat them in moderation.
Cashews are one of the most popular and sought-after nut varieties in the world. Market research  shows the global cashew market being...
Daryl Austin
What is the healthiest salt? The No. 1 pick, according to a dietitian
From pink to kosher, there’s a surprising number of salt options on the supermarket shelf. Which should you choose for good health? A bit...
A. Pawlowski
The Power of a Healthy Breakfast: Setting You Up for a Healthier Day
Do you ever feel like your day gets off to a rocky start? Maybe you find yourself reaching for unhealthy snacks or feeling sluggish by...
Nutritious Life Editors


7 Best Foods for Healthy Eyes
Certain foods, such as kale and eggs, can help support healthy eyes. Some nutrients good for healthy eyes, like lutein and zeaxanthin,...
Natalie Silver


Slideshow: Super Foods for Your Bones
1. Go darker with your greens. Nothing beats calcium for your bones. Sure, you can get it from dairy, but it’s also found in lots of...
Poonam Sachdev, MD


13 Things Fast Food Does to Your Body
Packs on the Pounds Fast food is convenient and cheap, but you pay a bigger price in the long run. Those burgers, fries, and shakes...
Danny Bonvissuto


6 Foods You Should Never Eat for Breakfast
Skipping breakfast isn’t the worst way to start your day. Eating any of these foods is. For most people, the time between dinner tonight...
Christa Sgobba


Organic and regular dark chocolate contaminated by lead and cadmium, study finds
Dark chocolate and similar cocoa products are contaminated with lead and cadmium, two neurotoxic metals that are linked to cancer,...
Sandee LaMotte, CNN
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