Healthy Eating

Looking for affordable and healthy mood-boosting snacks? See what 10 healthy and affordable prepackaged snacks are RD (and wallet) approved. Let’s set the scene: it’s 3pm, you’re having a stressful day at work, and your belly starts grumbling. Yes, it’s snack time, but let’s elevate it because you need a little more pep in your […]

TikTok has gone all in on selenium due to its impressive benefits, largely thanks to one food that packs the nutrient in spades. But how much selenium do you really need… and how much is too much? If you’ve seen TikToks touting the magic packed into Brazil nuts, you’re probably thinking pretty highly about a […]

Shavonne Morrison, MS, RD, LD, shares the key benefits of dietary fiber and how much you need daily. Plus: her picks for the best high-fiber foods at Trader Joe’s. Trader Joe’s is a popular spot for many reasons… and it deserves the hype. The grocery chain has a wide variety of foods from many places […]

Chelsey Amer, MS, RDN, CDN, shares a list of foods high in iron. Plus: why most women and plant-based eaters should be especially mindful of getting enough iron in their diet from food, supplements, or both. An optimal diet will contain a variety of foods that pack a plethora of vitamins and minerals—and one of […]

If you’ve struggled to succeed with intermittent fasting or felt like intermittent fasting is not working for you, there are a few tweaks you can make to get the biggest benefits. A fasting expert reveals her top tips on intermittent fasting for women. You’ve likely heard about intermittent fasting (IF)… and you may even have […]

It’s the holiday season—which means holiday parties. Want to keep things healthy-ish over the holidays? RDs share their best tips for what to eat, what dishes they like to bring, and how to handle the dessert table. True, singing loud is one way to spread holiday cheer, but gathering for a holiday party is a […]

Starbucks’ holiday drinks are here! We asked nutrition experts to highlight the Starbucks holiday drinks that are tastiest and totally worthy of the buzz—and won’t lead to a big blood sugar crash. Just like the pumpkin spice latte’s launch is a harbinger of fall, red, to-go coffee cups have been ubiquitous between Halloween and the […]

Food prices have increased dramatically over the past year. In fact, the United States Department of Agriculture estimates that food sticker prices are up 13 percent since September 2021. With inflation at an all-time high and discussions of a recession looming, it can be especially stressful to food shop when trying to eat healthily. Your […]

Sometimes we all need something quick and convenient when we’re on the go. Consider these healthy fast food options like the “value menu” in terms of nutritional bang for your buck. More than one in three American adults consume fast food at least once each day, according to estimates from the US Centers for Disease […]

Not into smoothies… or simply growing tired of them? We spoke to RDs to find out how to use protein powder in seriously delicious and creative ways. After a hard workout or training session, many fitness enthusiasts and athletes turn to their favorite protein powder to make a quick smoothie or shake to refuel. In […]

Here’s the call to eat more carbs. Yes, you read that right, just be sure you’re loading up on gut-healthy resistant starches. Learn more about the carb star and resistant starch foods to add to your diet. During a time when it seems as if everyone’s actively avoiding carbohydrates—with even beans and oatmeal getting a […]

You’ve heard that sugar is bad for you—but is fruit sugar bad for you? We dive into the research on this popular health question and tap experts to get their take. Sugar is no stranger to nutrition headlines. Over the past 10+ years, it’s been called out for being as addictive as cocaine and excess […]