A burger or fried-chicken combo can pack added sugar, saturated fat, and a lot of energy into one meal. Research points to overall eating patterns, not a single lunch. Here is what to know, including how to check packaged-shake labels.
Adults over 60 may need fewer calories, but they still need good nutrition. Federal guidance gives broad calorie ranges, not personal targets. Food and shake labels can help shoppers see what each serving provides.
A small UCSF study found that adults with depression who cut back on ultra-processed foods saw clear improvements in their symptoms. The results add to growing evidence that what we eat can affect both mental and physical health.
Fresh isn't always best. Nutrition experts explain how frozen and canned fruits and vegetables can match-or sometimes beat-fresh for nutrients, safety, and convenience, if you know what to check.
A Canadian study finds that even if you sleep well, your partner's rough night can chip away at your confidence and effort to eat healthy. The results show how much shared routines and home life shape what couples eat.
Nothing stings like slicing into a spoiled avocado. Here's how to spot the warning signs in the store, what to check before you buy, and how to keep your avocados fresh until you're ready to eat.
A massive review of nearly 9 million adults shows that eating more ultra-processed foods raises your risk of heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and even death. Here's what the data says-and how to shop smarter.
Grocery prices keep climbing, turning basics into luxuries. Making staples like bread, sauces, and spreads at home can save money and boost nutrition. Here's how homemade stacks up against store-bought.
Trying to pick between honey and agave nectar? Dietitians lay out the real nutrition, blood sugar effects, and health trade-offs so you know what you're getting with each sweetener.
Insulin resistance is a silent driver of prediabetes and diabetes risk. Dietitians outline six evidence-backed nutrition and lifestyle changes that can help restore insulin sensitivity and lower the risk of chronic illness.
Nutrition advice has reversed on fats, eggs and margarine over decades. With new studies linking ultra-processed foods to health risks, experts warn that strong evidence-not emerging trends-should guide food policy and consumer choices.
Eating meat every day can influence your heart in more ways than one. Discover which types of meat matter most, how they affect cholesterol and blood pressure, and what practical steps can help you protect your heart without giving up meat entirely.
Five registered dietitians unanimously select Whole Foods Market as their preferred destination for healthy prepared meals, citing standout ingredient quality, diverse options, and nationwide consistency that make balanced eating more accessible for busy consumers.
A large German study of 7,500 adults found that ten different healthy eating patterns-including Mediterranean, DASH, Nordic, and plant-based diets-were all linked to slower biological aging. No single diet came out on top, suggesting people have flexibility in choosing a healthy eating style.
A new study finds that when one partner sleeps poorly, both partners' efforts and confidence in maintaining healthy eating habits take a hit.
Think beef can't be lean? A dietitian breaks down the top 10 cuts that pack protein and keep saturated fat in check-plus how to spot them at the store.
Ultra-processed foods dominate grocery shelves and our diets, but what makes them so hard to resist? Neuroscientist Alex DiFeliceantonio investigates how these foods affect our brains and bodies, and what it will take to change the food system.
Seemingly harmless foods on your plate could be quietly draining your bones of strength year after year. Discover the six most common culprits and the science behind their impact.
Five registered dietitians agree: Taco Bell's Grilled Cheese Burrito with Steak is loaded with saturated fat and sodium. Here's what they suggest ordering instead.
Is eating late really the villain it is made out to be? As nutrition fads swirl, new research reveals what truly matters for weight loss, pain, and disease prevention-and where the healthcare system is still failing patients.
A sweeping analysis reveals most Finnish adults fall short on plant-based foods while overshooting targets for meat and dairy, challenging the nation's health and sustainability ambitions.
Artificial intelligence is now at the core of how major food companies develop new ingredients, improve labels, and make product claims. Here's how AI-driven strategies are changing what you see-and don't see-on nutrition shake and protein powder labels.
