How Many Eggs a Week Is Too Many?
For many healthy adults, about one egg a day can fit into a balanced diet. There is no universal weekly cutoff; health history, overall eating patterns, and what comes with the eggs all matter.
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Is Stevia the Best Sweetener for Coffee? What Labels Tell You
Dietitians often favor stevia for coffee, but the name on the package does not tell you everything in the product. Here's how to read the ingredients, understand safety guidance, and find a format that suits your taste.
A Seven-Day Mediterranean Meal Plan for Blood Sugar and Kidney Health
This seven-day Mediterranean-style plan lays out a repeatable meal schedule at three calorie levels. Diabetes and high blood pressure are common causes of chronic kidney disease, but nutrition needs, including protein, sodium, potassium and phosphorus, depend on a person's health and lab results.
GIANT expands GLP-1 support; shoppers still need to check labels
GIANT and MARTIN'S are offering dietitian-led grocery tours and weekly virtual classes for people using GLP-1 medications. The services may help shoppers compare food choices, but they are not product-specific nutrition advice or proof of treatment outcomes. The federal $50 program has eligibility rules separate from the retailer's claims.
Four Snacks That Fit a Liver-Healthy Eating Pattern
Roasted chickpeas, nuts, avocado toast and citrus can add fiber and unsaturated fats to everyday meals. No snack treats fatty liver disease. Check packaged-food labels for serving size, added sugars and the nutrients a product actually provides.
Natural Dairy Trans Fats Differ From Industrial Fats, but They Are Not Risk-Free
Research suggests natural trans fats in dairy may affect health differently from industrial trans fats. Here is what the findings do and do not tell shake shoppers about dairy ingredients, Nutrition Facts panels and product claims.
Green Tea, Sleep and Heart Health: What the Evidence Shows
Green tea may modestly affect cholesterol, but it has not been shown to prevent cardiovascular events. Drinking it earlier gives caffeine more time to wear off before bed, while product labels can help separate brewed tea from extracts and drink mixes.
Five Cereals That Can Fit a Triglyceride-Smart Breakfast
A higher-fiber cereal with less added sugar can fit a supportive eating pattern, but it is not a treatment for high triglycerides. Here is what five cereals offer, and what their Nutrition Facts panels cannot tell you.
The No-Cook Trader Joe's Dinner I Make: A Closer Look at the Labels
Ready-to-eat chicken and chickpeas make this dinner quick to assemble, with vegetables and rice or flatbread on the side. Check labels to compare protein, sodium, ingredients and allergens, and remember that recall notices apply to specific products and lots.
Cancer's "Obesity Paradox" May Involve Diet and the Gut Microbiome
McGill researchers tested 12 diets in mice. Some high-sugar, high-fat diets were associated with stronger responses to immune checkpoint blockade, but the findings are not a dietary recommendation for patients.
Thyroid Supplements Make Sense When a Deficiency Is Found
Vitamin D, iron, B12 and selenium may help some people with hypothyroidism, but the benefit depends on individual needs. Testing and careful label checks can help avoid unnecessary supplements and interactions with medication.
Why Dietitians Pick Jimmy John's Turkey Tom
The Turkey Tom is described as a protein-forward choice, but its reported nutrition figures have not been checked against a current official item panel. Here's what the numbers say, and what to verify before changing your order.
Peanut M&M's Get an Unexpected Halloween Nutrition Nod
Dietitian Rose Britt says Peanut M&M's may feel more filling than some other Halloween candies because they contain peanuts. That does not make them a balanced food, so the serving size and added sugars still matter.
Four Morning Habits That May Work Against Inflammation
Short sleep and long stretches of sitting can work against a healthy morning. Movement breaks and fiber-rich foods may support blood sugar and gut health, while a shake's ingredient list and nutrition label matter more than its claims.
A Healthy Diet Leaves Room for Flexibility
Registered dietitian Jennifer Low says healthy eating is about a varied, nourishing pattern, not getting every food choice right. Heart-health guidance also focuses on the whole diet, while Shake Nutrition explains what labels on shakes and powders can tell you.
Protein or Fiber? A Balanced Diet Doesn't Need a Winner
Dr Linia Patel says shoppers should think about protein and fiber as part of an overall eating pattern. She also urges them to check serving sizes, fiber, protein and added sugar on shake and powder labels.
How to Reach 25 Grams of Fiber Without Supplements
Recent estimates put average U.S. fiber intake at about 16 grams a day, well below common targets. Oats, berries, seeds, legumes and thoughtful label checks can help close the gap without relying on supplements.
10 Morning Drinks for Blood Sugar Balance: What the Labels Tell You
Water, unsweetened tea and drinks with protein or fiber can complement breakfast, but they are not blood-sugar treatments. Here is what to check on labels, from added sugars and serving sizes to protein and marketing claims.
Skipping Lunch May Disrupt Your Gut Routine
Regularly skipping lunch can mean fewer chances to eat fiber-rich foods and larger meals later. Meal timing, fiber targets and shake labels all matter, but no single meal is a cure-all.
Publix Campaign Targets More Than One Million Meals
Publix's fall Produce for Kids campaign runs through Nov. 4 at 1,443 stores. It aims to help provide more than 1 million meals through Feeding America partner food banks.
Menopause Nutrition: Start With Everyday Food Swaps
During menopause, high-sodium meals and sugary, low-fiber foods can work against heart-health goals. Dietitians suggest practical swaps and a closer look at the serving size, protein and fiber in nutrition shakes.
Bicarbonate Gel Improved Cyclists' Late-Ride Effort in a Small Trial
After three hours of moderate cycling, 11 trained cyclists produced more power in a 12-minute time trial when they received sodium- and potassium-bicarbonate gel with carbohydrates. The small, specific study does not establish a universal dose or guarantee individual benefit.
What Daily Yogurt Can Offer Adults Over 60
Yogurt can provide protein and calcium, nutrients linked to muscle and bone health as we age. Research has found some favorable associations, but it does not show that yogurt prevents frailty or fractures. Here's what to check on the label and what the studies can and cannot tell us.
29 High-Fiber Dinners Ready in 30 Minutes or Less
These 29 dinner ideas take 30 minutes or less and provide at least 6 grams of fiber per serving, according to the supplied recipe overview. That serving figure is a practical measure, not proof of a specific gut-health effect.
Grandma-Core Meals Give Women Over 50 a Practical Nutrition Plan
A familiar mix of protein, vegetables and starch can help women over 50 build balanced meals without costly trends. Here's how to update old-fashioned dishes, set realistic protein expectations and check nutrition-shake labels when convenience matters.
Black Bean Dip May Support Regular Bowel Movements
A serving of black bean dip supplies 5 grams of fiber, but that does not promise a bowel movement the next morning. Fluids and routine still matter, along with the rest of the day's food.
Protein Mac and Cheese Isn't Automatically a Better Buy
Some boxes add only a few grams of protein; others offer a much bigger jump. Serving size, the full Nutrition Facts panel and cost per serving matter more than the claim on the front of the box.
Food Quality Matters, but Calories Still Count
Calories and meal timing tell only part of the story. See how food choices and shake labels can help you understand what a product provides and what its claims leave out.
What Daily Olive Oil May Do for Your Health
Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fat, and extra-virgin varieties contain phenolic compounds that differ widely from one product to the next. Here is what the evidence and health claims can tell shoppers, and where they fall short.
Nine Fruits That Deliver More Fiber Than an Apple
A medium apple provides about 4-4.5 grams of fiber. Passion fruit, berries and several other fruits can offer more per listed serving, but the portions differ. Here is how the numbers compare with daily needs and nutrition-shake labels.