Should You Be Counting Calories?
If you want to lose weight—or keep from gaining—chances are you’re very aware of calories.
You consume them in foods and beverages. You “burn” them...
Coconut Oil
Q: “I have some friends who use only coconut oil, and some who won’t touch it. Is it healthy, or not?”
A: Our editor-in-chief Alice...
It is Possible to Cut Back on Ultraprocessed Foods
A small study suggests it is possible to reduce one’s intake of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs). UPFs (packaged foods containing refined components like white flour...
It’s Blueberry Season!
Blueberries are one of the few fruits native to North America. Native American tribes called them “star berries” for the five-point “star” at the...
What About Milk(s)?
There is a lot of conflicting information out there about cow’s milk and the flood of milk alternatives in the marketplace. Here, we will...
Cool as a Cucumber!
Cucumbers live up to their “cool” reputation: the inside is cooler than the outside air. There are many ways to enjoy these simple, versatile...
A “Healthy Dietary Pattern” Explained
Q: What do you mean when you talk about a “healthy dietary pattern?”
A: Sai Das, PhD, a senior scientist in the Diet & Chronic...
Easy, Healthy Breakfast Ideas
While you sleep, your body uses up the energy it has stored from the previous day’s meals. Eating a healthy breakfast replenishes this fuel...
Four Fun Food Facts
Whether you’re a curious foodie or just love a good trivia tidbit, these four fun facts will add some flavor to your knowledge and...
Protein, Protein, Everywhere
Around 60 percent of adults in the U.S. report they are trying to eat more protein. But do they really need to?
By the Numbers....