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Not all processed food is bad for you. A dietitian explains which kinds to eat — and to avoid
Much of the food we eat has been processed in some fashion, and the latest data suggests that nearly 60% of the food we eat is considered...
Samantha Cassetty, RD


Just how bad are ultraprocessed foods? Here are 5 things to know
When you open a bag of nacho-flavored chips or cheese puffs, you probably know that you’re about to indulge in an unhealthy snack. The...
Andrea Kane, CNN


12 Things in Your Fridge You Should Throw Away
There's a lot our refrigerators can do, but keeping our food fresh forever is not one of them. Here are 12 types of items that we...
Jessica Yoon


What to Know About Bananas
Go Bananas This nifty yellow fruit is touted as the first “superfood.” It’s packed with fiber to make you feel full and vitamins that do...
Regina Boyle Wheeler


Most people don't get enough fiber. Here are 6 easy ways to add it to your diet.
Fiber is one of the most overlooked nutrients in the American diet, despite its vital role in health. According to the 2020 to 2025...
Maxine Yeung


10 Diet Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
These Errors Can Affect Your Weight If your favorite pair of jeans won't fit, the scale seems stuck, or your weight drops off only to...
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The 8 Foods You Should Focus On for Better Health, According to a Gastroenterologist
One of our favorite gut health experts, gastroenterologist Will Bulsiewicz, M.D., is going viral right now after appearing on The Diary...
Danielle DeAngelis


Worst Restaurant Meals
Ham and Cheese Omelet The Count: Approximately 512 calories, 37 grams of fat, 1,277 milligrams of sodium This breakfast staple packs...
Mark Aumann


How Much Protein Should You Eat Each Day?
If nutrition were a popularity contest, protein would win running away—and for good reason. Not only does this macronutrient help you...
Korin Miller


Is it better for you to eat tomatoes or drink tomato juice? Dietitian explains health benefits
Ruby red tomatoes are the perfect complement to any sandwich, pasta or pizza. Although cherry, plum and beefsteak tomatoes are the most...
Natalie Rizzo


Foods That Can Help Relieve Stress
Food isn’t a cure-all, but it can definitely affect your mood. Yes, food does impact your mood — and it’s possible to eat your way to a...
Dana Angelo White, M.S., R.D., A.T.C.
Want to Eat Healthier? Here’s What to Do First
If you have access to the internet, a TV, or even a local newspaper, you know there’s a tremendous amount of healthy eating advice...
Matthew Kadey, R.D.


Which condiment is healthiest? Dietitians share No. 1 pick and ones to avoid
Condiments like mayonnaise, ketchup or mustard can be the perfect taste boosters for a casual meal. They’re kitchen staples, enhancing...
A. Pawlowski


7 "Bad" High-Calorie Foods to Add to Your Diet, According to Dietitians
Calorie-dense foods are often demonized in a world that is steeped in diet culture. Certainly, there are many foods that are indeed high...
Caroline Thomason, RD, CDCES


Why Do You Eat When You’re Not Hungry?
Stress Long-term stress floods your body with cortisol, a hormone that plays a part in your fight or flight system. In order to refuel...
Rachel Reiff Ellis


Dark Chocolate Health Benefits: 5 Things That Happens Inside Your Brain When You Eat Chocolates
Chocolate is a very popular food since it was found 4000 years ago. But given that it contains saturated fat and caffeine, is chocolate...
thehealthsite.com
What is the healthiest coffee creamer? A dietitian shares her No. 1 pick
Coffee itself is a healthy beverage, but what you add to it might change that. And these days, there are more coffee creamers than ever...
Samantha Cassetty, RD
17 Cheap and Healthy Sources of Protein
There are numerous benefits to adding protein-rich foods to your diet, including increased muscle mass and satiety, which can also...
Jillian Kubala, MS, RD


5 of the Healthiest Fish to Eat—and 5 to Limit
Fish are a lean, healthy source of protein—and the oily kinds, such as salmon, tuna, sardines and mackerel, deliver those heart- and...
Brierley Horton, M.S., RD


A 'balanced' diet is better than a vegetarian one in supporting brain health
What people eat affects their well-being, but sometimes it is hard to tell the precise effects of diet on health. Recently, a study...
Jessica Freeborn
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