The guidelines, which outline what Americans should eat at every stage of life, include advice for babies, but everyone should reduce their intake of sugar and alcohol.
Scientists around the world track leads about how foods affect us, often over decades. Surprising finds get the most news coverage. Here’s what you should know about ever-changing diet advice.
You need several factors and measurements to answer this common question: “How much should I weigh?” The answer can help you find your healthiest weight.
A diet rich in fruit, veggies, and whole grains lowers the risk of several diseases. Research shows plant-based diets rev up metabolism for weight control, too.
Energy drinks are extremely popular, but don’t assume they are good for you. In fact, the side effects of energy drinks are a good reason to stay away.
Eating just one cup of vegetables a day, along with exercise, can increase strength in your leg muscles. Here’s how.
Yes, it probably is. Evidence supports the idea of cutting back on salt to tame high blood pressure. Here’s what you should know.
If you gained weight while you were quarantined, you’re not alone. When you drop those pounds, look for a way of eating and moving that you can maintain, so you can stay slim for years to come.
What is body mass index (BMI)? Doctors have used this simple formula for more than a hundred years to set standards for healthy weights. But your waist size may be more important.
It’s possible that skipping breakfast puts you in a different mindset, and you let good habits slide. The main thing for everyone is to eat healthy, yet many breakfast-skippers don’t.
Fish and seafood are a great source of a high-quality protein, unfrozen fish may actually be less fresh than fish you buy frozen.
Tasty, easy cauliflower recipes — from roasted cauliflower to cauliflower pizza — will have you and your family eating more of this super nutritional veggie.
Detox diets aren’t really effective, and they can be dangerous to your health. You don’t need to go on a special cleanse or fast to remove toxins from your body.
Like lack of sleep, a nightly bowl of chips or ice cream you eat may affect your mood and motivation, making you less helpful to coworkers and unproductive the next day at work.
Contributor: Anna Karanina C. Tan, RN @AnnaTantrum
November 17, 2017
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