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Want to build muscle and take your fitness goals to the next level? Complement your workout with the best foods for muscle recovery, vetted by dietitian and trainer Jessica Nelson, RDN, CPT. Overworked and tired muscles leave you feeling sluggish and sore, making it difficult to give 100 percent to your next workout. To better […]

Wondering what a dietitian eats in a day? Guided by the practice of mindful eating, Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, CLE, shares her standard nutritionist food diary. My healthy eating philosophy can be summed up in three words: easy, balanced, and flexible. Why I Practice Mindful Eating Over the years, I’ve actively worked to disconnect myself from […]

Recipe developer and food stylist Nasim Lahbichi bakes his go-to chocolate orange cake recipe. The best part? It’s healthy enough to eat for breakfast! Growing up, breakfast was the highlight of my day. It’s safe to say my everlasting love of food started with learning how to scramble the perfect egg at the age of […]

Nutritional psychiatrist Uma Naidoo, MD, shares what she eats on a typical day to naturally boost mental health. Have you ever wondered how to eat to improve your mood and mental health? I’m Uma Naidoo, MD, a Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist, chef, and Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. The Food Diary […]

Miriam Jacobson, MS, RD, CNS, shares a vegan butternut squash soup recipe that’ll promote good health and delight your tastebuds all winter long. Like most winter squashes, butternut squash is very healthy for you and a great addition to your winter meal plan. Here’s how to make vegan butternut squash soup to stay warm and […]

Why do we fart, and what’s up with the odor? Also, is farting healthy or a cause for concern? Carrie Gabriel, MS, RDN, shares the ultimate guide to passing gas. Whether you call it flatulence, breaking wind, or farting, passing gas is natural and normal. While people are often embarrassed to discuss this topic, many […]

Carrie Gabriel, MS, RDN, outlines the best healthy foods for energy, equally divided amongst proteins, carbs, and fats. If we’re talking energy boosters, sure, a good night’s sleep plays an important role. But more often, the type and quantity of the food we eat significantly impact our energy levels. What foods give you energy? It […]

Miriam Jacobson, MS, RD, CNS teaches us how to soak beans, grains, and seeds for both digestive and nutritional benefits. Want to add more plant-based sources of protein, complex carbs, and fiber to your diet—but hope to avoid bloating and gas? Your best bet is to soak them first. Here’s why soaking beans and other […]

Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, details the seven best foods on the list of healthy breakfast for weight loss. Eating a well-balanced breakfast is one of the best ways to enforce a healthy weight loss routine. Yet according to the NDP Group, 31 million Americans skip breakfast every day. Mornings can get busy, and for those looking […]

Get a taste of the Middle East with this traditional shakshuka recipe inspired by Israeli market fare and Yemenite flavor. After college, I set off for a 10-day trip to Israel that turned into a six-year stint of living in Kerem HaTeimanim (the Yeminite Quarter) of Tel Aviv. I’m not sure what was better: living […]

Chelsey Amer, MS, RDN, CDN, teaches us everything to know about constipation, including its causes. Plus: how to relieve constipation with dietary changes and home remedies. If you’ve ever struggled with bowel irregularity, you know that constipation is no walk in the park. As a dietitian, I frequently talk about bowel habits with clients. These […]

Having trouble grocery shopping as of late? Grabbing simple pantry staples like grains and canned goods has become a little less, well, simple. But there’s no need to fret. We have a delicious congee recipe for you to whip up with grocery items and fresh produce you may already have. Congee is a nourishing solution […]