Nutrition
Food
‘Diet Culture’ Isn’t Just About Smoothies and Food-Tracking Apps
And it doesn’t only harm people who diet.
By Christine Byrne, MPH, RD
Do You Really Need to Care About Your Daily Sugar Intake?
Remember: Sugar is just one part of your diet.
By Carolyn L. Todd
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Food
What's So Super About Superfoods?
Plus, 34 of the tastiest foods you could call “super.”
34 slides
By Audrey Bruno, Carolyn L. Todd, and Camille Noe Pagan
Food
The Best Protein Powders, According to Registered Dietitians
Vegan, whey, and baking-friendly options—with zero chalky aftertaste.
By Sara Coughlin
Panera’s Charged Lemonade Is Packed With Caffeine—Here’s What a Dietitian Thinks of It
A 20-ounce serving has 260 milligrams of caffeine and 82 grams of sugar.
By Maggie O'Neill
Food
The FDA’s New Plan to Label Some Foods as ‘Healthy’ Is a Bad Idea
It probably won’t improve public health—and it may do the opposite.
By Christine Byrne, MPH, RD
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Food
5 Chia Seed Benefits You Should Really Know About
What these little seeds can do for your body.
By Marygrace Taylor
Food
Here’s What Experts Really Think About ‘Personalized’ DNA Diets
As in, do they actually work?
By Christine Byrne, MPH, RD
Food
What’s the Difference Between Soluble and Insoluble Fiber?
Yep, there are TWO different types of fiber.
By Carolyn L. Todd
Food
Does Iceberg Lettuce Really Have No Nutritional Value?
What to know about the maligned green.
By Marygrace Taylor
Food
25 Healthy High-Fat Foods to Keep You Full and Satisfied
These yummy foods are packed with fat and flavor.
By Sarah-Jane Bedwell, Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T., and Carolyn L. Todd
10 Signs You’re Not Eating Enough Protein
Low levels are different from a true deficiency.
By Marisa Petrarca
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18 Amazing Vegan Protein Sources
The best ways to get your protein in on an animal product-free diet.
18 slides
By Jeannine Morris and Carolyn L. Todd
What Are Pre-Workout Supplements—And Do You Need Them?
Experts have some concerns about pre-workout boosters.
By K. Aleisha Fetters, M.S., C.S.C.S. and Carolyn L. Todd
Health
3 Simple Ways to Get More Vitamin D
You know you need it. Here’s how to get enough.
By Julie Stewart
5 Vitamin D Benefits You Should Know About
This nutrient does a lot behind the scenes.
By Julie Stewart
Food
What Exactly Is Protein and How Much Do You Need in a Day?
Here’s what you need to know about protein.
By Carolyn L. Todd
Food
The 10 Healthiest Cooking Oils, and How to Use Them
If you use EVOO every time, you're doing it wrong.
By Audrey Bruno
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7 Vegan Protein Powders I Actually Love
Delicious plant-based protein is where it’s at.
7 slides
By Carolyn L. Todd
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20 Foods That Have More Protein Than an Egg
There are lots of other eggscellent ways to get your protein.
20 slides
By Carolyn L. Todd