Gut microbes may affect hormone-related signals, but the evidence ranges from animal experiments to human associations. Here is what those findings say, and what they do not prove about powders, shakes, and supplements.
Healthy aging includes physical, mental and cognitive health, along with the ability to live independently. Food, movement, stress and sleep habits can support that goal, while a closer look at nutrition labels can help separate product claims from evidence.
Eight Starbucks choices can help balance protein, fiber and added sugar. New protein drinks show why a "sugar-free" name is no substitute for checking total sugars, protein and calories on the current nutrition panel.
Diabetes-friendly eating can include satisfying meals and treats. Learn how to think about portions, carbohydrate quality and nutrition-shake labels without mistaking marketing claims for medical advice.
A review points to tryptophan, vitamin B6, magnesium, fibre, polyphenols and plant melatonin in pistachios. Here's how to separate that nutritional profile from proof of a sleep benefit, and what to check on food and shake labels.
In a study of 43 family triads, fathers' higher ultra-processed food intake was associated with heavier newborns and more fat in two measured body regions, but not greater total body fat. The findings are preliminary and do not establish cause and effect or support claims about specific products.
Heart-healthy eating can start with familiar meals, not an expensive or unfamiliar menu. The key is to adapt sound dietary principles to local food access and household budgets, and to judge packaged products by their full labels.
Blood sugar normally rises after a meal, but symptoms cannot show how much it rose. Learn which recurring signs to discuss with a healthcare professional, what standard tests measure and what shake labels can tell you.
Research on probiotics and respiratory infections shows possible benefits, but the evidence is limited. Here's what yogurt labels can tell you, and what they can't.
Bulgur provides whole-grain fiber and plant-based protein, and works in a range of meals. But serving size and preparation affect its nutrition numbers, while total fiber alone cannot show how much is soluble or prove a cholesterol-lowering effect.
Pears, greens, squash and other autumn foods can add variety and fiber to everyday meals. Here's how their nutrition fits into the bigger picture, and what to check when a shake or powder promises gut-health benefits.
Amy Shapiro suggests aiming for 25 to 30 grams of protein at each meal. Treat that number as a planning guide, not a universal prescription or a proven metabolism boost, and check what protein powder and meal-replacement labels actually say.
Parsley contains apigenin and other plant compounds studied in early research, but available evidence does not show that eating parsley reduces cancer risk. Here's how to separate preliminary findings from product claims and what to check on labels for parsley or greens supplements.
A report linked eating fish at least twice a week with healthier-looking white matter. The available research context does not verify that finding or show that fish caused it. Here is what the claim means, and what omega-3 labels on shakes and supplements can tell you.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A tablespoon of butter contains about 7 grams of saturated fat, but that does not make butter off-limits. Here's how portions, fat swaps, and the rest of your diet fit together, including when you compare packaged shakes.
Omi Naidu recommends oats, leafy greens, citrus, sardines and fermented cabbage as affordable building blocks for balanced meals. The same careful label-reading can help shoppers judge nutrition shakes and powders.
Chia seeds, prunes, black-bean burgers and frozen berries can all help add fiber to everyday meals. Here's how their numbers compare with daily goals and what to check on food and shake labels.
