You don’t need be a bodybuilder to pay close attention to your protein intake. This macronutrient is required for the…
Around 5 p.m., when the day begins to wind down, your body does the opposite — cranking up to be…
If you find yourself feeling irritable or sluggish, your diet may need a tune-up. How you eat — and when…
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Photo by Kyle Edwards Salads sound healthy. But get this: Some have more calories than a double cheeseburger from a fast food…
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For centuries, fermented foods have played a large role in many cultures. Ancient Greeks thrived on yogurt, ancient Chinese sipped…
For good health, the emphasis is on establishing healthy eating patterns rather than focusing on individual nutrients, according to the…
Erin O'DonnellErin O’Donnell is a freelance health and science writer, parent, and graduate of Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism.…
To maintain muscle, spread protein intake throughout the day Protein is a hot nutrient right now—and rightly so. Along with…
By Matthew Kadey, M.Sc., R.D., Environmental Nutrition Newsletter Seeds are proof that Mother Nature works in remarkable ways. The bearers…
By Brierley Wright, M.S., R.D., EatingWell.com The concern started in 2012 when Consumer Reports published its first report on arsenic…
By Holly Pevzner EatingWell.com While we may feel better in the short-term after that hot-fudge brownie sundae, healthy foods are…
By Carol Berg Sloan R.D.N., F.A.N.D., Environmental Nutrition Newsletter You may soon be adding herring, rutabaga and lingonberries to your…
By Jeannette Hurt Fresh Tuna Burgers with Mango Salsa These zesty tuna burgers not only awaken your taste buds with…
Fat is on the radar again. It’s gone from being banished in the ’90s in the name of heart health…
By Megy Karydes Children spend 1,000 hours a year and consume as many as half their calories at school, making…
By Brierley Wright, M.S., R.D., EatingWell.com Juicing and smoothies are all the rage right now. While both can boost your…
By Carrie Dennett, M.P.H., R.D.N. Environmental Nutrition Newsletter Healthy skin reflects overall health, which means it can be influenced, for better…
Harvard Health Letter Chocolate is more than just a tempting treat. Certain compounds in chocolate, called cocoa flavanols, have been…
By Caroline Kaufman, M.S., R.D.N., Environmental Nutrition Newsletter While headlines often sound the alarm on the dangers of being overweight,…
Harvard Health Letters Source: Harvard Health Letter For weight-conscious people who love the taste and bite of carbonation of soft…
By Michelle Dudash, R.D.N., EatingWell.com Eating clean may seem like a new buzzy idea, but really it’s about going back…
By Karen Ansel, M.S., R.D., and Lori Longbotham, EatingWell.com Oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit aren’t just refreshing–they’re also super-nutritious. One…
Harvard Health Letters Tea, especially green tea, is often said to be good for your health. But if tea is…
Photo: PiccoloNamek, Wikimedia Commons By Lisa D’Agrosa, M.S., R.D., EatingWell.com Picking healthy foods at the grocery store can be pretty…
After three-and-a-half days of presentations on nutrition research at the recent American Heart Association (AHA) conference, here’s EN’s take-away on…
EatingWell.com By Dr. Jean Harvey-Berino, Ph.D., R.D., Joyce Hendley, and Rachel Johnson, Ph.D, M.P.H., R.D. All the carbohydrate foods we…
By Marsha McCulloch, M.S., R.D., Environmental Nutrition Newsletter It’s a popular notion that eating smaller, more frequent meals, such as…
By Shaun Dreisbach, EatingWell.com It turns out cholesterol is way more complex than experts originally thought. And diet is only…
