Nutrition

Staying active? Daily protein needs aren’t necessarily the same for everyone – here's how to figure out how much you should be aiming for.

Yes, you probably need to eat more fiber. Here are easy and tasty ways to fix that by enhancing foods you turn to often.

You can prime your neurotransmitters by choosing the right foods. Not sure where to start? These are the key nutrients your body's main messengers need.

Can't say no to salty or sweet foods? Feel a strong urge to consume lots of carbs? Your food cravings are subtle messages from your body, and they're trying to tell you something.

When it comes to grilling, it pays to think outside the burger box. From easy appetizers to delicious side dishes, make your grill your new BFF this summer with some unique flame-licked goodies.

Are anti-inflammatory foods and products really as effective as their advertising claims? Thanks to widespread inflammation-washing, many might be less helpful as they seem at first glance.

Fatigue and joint pain stemming from autoimmune disease can make exercise feel daunting. Here’s why you should do it anyway, and how the right foods that can make it a little easier.

What you eat and how you live are pivotal to protecting DNA, and the right nutrients minimize injury and help the body repair damage.

Golden turmeric supplements pack a ton of potential into small capsules, colorful powders and gummies. But are they really as great for your health as all of the hype claims? Here’s your guide.

If you’ve been indulging in unhealthy eating habits at night, you might be hindering your productivity during the next day. You are what you eat – and so is your productivity, new research suggests.

The keto diet can result in impressive weight loss – but what if you’re not seeing the results you’d hoped for? These sneaky keto mistakes might be holding you back and keeping the scale steady.

Our dietitian-curated menu uses nutrients like vitamin C and probiotics, which help prevent painful urinary tract infections.

Focus on these foods and actions to help prevent and manage a urinary tract infection (UTI).

If you’re worried about your weight or risk for metabolic syndrome, it may be time to tighten up your eating schedule. In combination with medication, limiting how many hours you eat each day may pay off for your health.

Frozen foods are convenient – and sometimes better for you. Find out which frozen staples you should stock your freezer with.

Prickly, spine-covered cactus might seem intimidating at first glance. But cactus is a surprisingly eco-friendly food – and it’s delicious too.

If you’re using food to cope, join the club. Everybody engages in emotional eating. The trick is not letting it get the best of you.

Yes, most people can eat bread and still be healthy, but not all loaves are created equal. Here’s why there is power in sour.

Put our recommendations into action with our dietitian-designed plan to combat stress and anxiety.

Focus on these foods and actions to reduce anxiety and help achieve calm.

Collagen usually makes headlines for its skin-saving benefits. But did you know that it's also an essential nutrient for joint health? (Especially if you sit at a desk all day.)

Protect your DNA from the toxins and elements of daily life for better disease prevention, longevity and aging well. Here’s how.

After discovering the many perks of eating of beans, you're going to want to make them the star of your meals.

Almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk – now, you can add lab milk to the list of non-dairy options. You read that right: Milk made in a lab is coming to a cereal near you.

Prebiotics may improve your gut health and just may support your mental health too. Studies have found these supplements reduced anxiety in some individuals while they got to work in the microbiome.

Scientists have been searching for both the causes and potential cures for Alzheimer’s for decades. Now, a new study suggests that the cause of this disease may be rooted in your immune system.

Prized for building strength, feared for inciting lust and recognized everywhere for their unmistakable scent, people have loved to hate onions over the centuries. These historic onion facts make perfect conversation starters for your next dinner party.

Ready, set, blend! Shake up your usual smoothie routine and drink yourself healthy.

Put our recommendations into action with this three-day, anti-inflammatory meal plan to help relieve joint pain.

Diet and lifestyle can have a big impact on joint pain and arthritis. Focus on these foods and actions to help relieve your pain and prevent flare ups in the future.

Bring the flavors of the Middle East to your barbecue with these easy recipes including gorgeous mezze, fragrant meat skewers and standout homemade sauces.

Medicinal mushrooms aren't your average mushrooms. Featuring unique natural compounds, these mushrooms can benefit your health in a number of ways like lowering blood sugar, fighting inflammation and strengthening the immune system.

Trying to eat more plant-based meals and foods like everyone else? Don’t forget to shop for these leafy green giants.

If your joints are sore, achy or painful, consider adding green tea to your diet. A mug of this warm, antioxidant-rich beverage may work to combat what’s causing your joint pain.

Coffee may be best-known for perking you up, but it can also be a weight loss ally. A cup of coffee can rev your metabolism, alter your hunger hormones and change your calorie intake.

The Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest ways of eating – and with its focus on seafood and veggies, it’s also proving to be especially important for your brain health both now and into the future.

Eating for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease can feel daunting. Make it easier with the following liver-friendly meal plans and recipes.

The first weeks of going keto can leave you feeling worse for the wear. But with the right approach, you can fight the keto flu – or even prevent it altogether.

A sweeping study reports waking just one hour earlier can cut your risk of major depression by 23%. Read on to learn more about the study, your unique inner sleep clock and how to adjust your sleep schedule to combat depression.

It's not just about how long you live, but also how well. Here are 30 proven lifestyle habits to help you live longer and better.

This fizzy, fermented tea has become all the rage in recent years. But does kombucha live up to the hype that many marketers promise?

Getting bored with your predictable healthy diet? It's time to think beyond oatmeal and chicken. Shake up your shopping cart with these lesser-known nutritious foods.

Think you can't get enough protein from plants? Think again.

Outside correspondent Kate Siber learned to to reinhabit her body by being outdoors. But she didn’t expect that healing would also bring a new perspective on nature itself.

Because summer days should be spent outside, not oven-side, we created this collection of breezy dinners, ready in 15, 20 or 30 minutes flat.

All food serves a purpose, even if some are more nutrient-dense than others.

A new study finds that juice from beets promotes mouth bacteria linked to healthier blood vessels and brain function in older individuals.

Skin cancer rates are on the climb, and the sun is the major culprit. Now that summer is here, it's time to get sun savvy to protect your body's largest organ.

Burning fat is the most popular weight loss goal. However, in order to achieve this, you might need to rethink your approach to fat.

Add protection to your plate with science-backed foods shown to reduce your risk of cancer.

High blood pressure — or hypertension — left unchecked may lead to serious complications including cardiovascular disease. Take control of your blood pressure and protect your heart with these science-backed supplements.

If you’re having trouble fitting exercise into your busy schedule, exercise snacking could be the solution you need. Bite-sized bursts of movement can have a surprising effect on weight loss.

We’ve compiled our favorite clean recipes that come together in 10 minutes or less so you never have to miss the all-important first meal of the day.

Did you know that depression manifests in physical ways? Here are the physical signs of depression, what you can do and when to seek help.

Add tea to your growing list of gut-healing foods and drinks. The traditional Chinese Pu’er tea has all the benefits of a caffeinated bev and a source of probiotics rolled into one.

Our dietitians reveal why both keto and Mediterranean diets can help boost brain function, memory and focus. Plus, they reveal their top 10 foods to keep in your kitchen for a sharper mind.

Struggling to lose weight? Here are 6 weight-loss mistakes you could be making.

12 slimming foods to trim your middle—and protect your health. Try these belly-flattening foods.

Chronic inflammation is often silent and can be insidious. Here are 8 sneaky signs of inflammation you shouldn't ignore.

To eat better than ever, you should be packing more nutrients into every calorie. We’re explaining why nutrient-dense foods are the best for your health.

Have you missed fish since switching to a vegan or plant-based diet? Banana blossom might just be the alternative you need, with the right consistency and texture.

Enhance your brain health and set yourself up for a strong memory well into the future with a few key supplements and herbs.

Learn about the gut bacteria elite athletes share, and how to build your own performance-enhancing microbiome.

We're revealing which produce can survive a deep-freeze, which ones can’t, plus a bonus veggie scraps soup recipe to reduce food waste.

Countertop, fridge, cellar – do you know where each fruit and veggie goes to keep it fresh and nutritious? Avoid mushy potatoes and fuzzy citrus fruits with these expert chef tips on where produce goes once you’re home from the store.

Think vitamin D is solely for building strong bones? This key nutrient plays a role in your muscles, mood and energy levels – meaning a deficiency can impact your health in a number of ways.

Keeping your vision sharp and eyes healthy requires the right micronutrients. Discover which micronutrients are the most important for your long-term eye health.

Could seaweed be the key to slimming down? Discover just how helpful kelp can be when it comes to weight loss.

Chai offers so much more than caffeine and strong-bodied flavor. Drinking chai tea could reduce stress, lower inflammation and help you stay healthy in a number of ways.

If you’re struggling to lose weight, your gut bacteria could be to blame. New research shows that the type of bacteria present in your gut could shape how, exactly, you lose or gain weight.

The keto diet’s positive impact on your gut could be highly beneficial for your brain too. Discover what science is saying about a possible link between keto and cognitive capabilities.

Don’t turn up your nose at these unappealing ingredients – put them on your plate instead. Each of these “gross” foods offers unique health and nutritional benefits.

Black beans may be small, but they're powerhouse ingredients that can help you lose weight, keep your gut healthy, improve your heart health and more.

If you’re looking to increase your gut’s good bacteria and minimize the bad, you may want to grab a glass of kefir. This fermented drink offers promising potential against dangerous bacteria strains.

Artichokes may be thorny, but this veggie can help you manage your blood sugar, lowering your risk for illnesses like diabetes and heart disease.

Both of these natural sweeteners promise to add sweetness without spiking your blood sugar. We’re explaining the differences between monk fruit and stevia and how to use each.

Do you know which vitamins are worth taking and which are best to skip? If vitamin powders, pills or gummies are part of your routine, keep reading.

Milk, yogurt and other dairy products aren’t the only way to get your daily dose of bone-building calcium. Find out which non-dairy foods offer an abundant amount of this nutrient.

Thinking about starting a new diet? If you want to set yourself up for success, science says fasting before you make any changes could help.