General Nutrition

Healthy foods like beans, whole grains, nuts, and leafy greens contain a wide range of nutrients necessary for the growth and health of our...

Far from just padding our waistlines, fats play important roles in our bodies. Having fat in your diet is important for the absorption of...

Eating more minimally processed whole grains and less refined grains is good for your health. But how do you know which grain products are...

Q: On the spectrum of processed foods, where do supposedly healthy foods such as plant milks, frozen veggie burgers, and seasoned frozen fish fit...

Virtually every tissue in the body has receptors for vitamin D. This fact led to the hypothesis that maintaining adequate vitamin D levels might...

There is a growing body of research suggesting high intake of processed foods is associated with various health problems, especially when those foods are...

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Whether you’re off to work, school, or a day trip, packing a healthy lunch doesn’t have to be difficult or time consuming. While it...

The research is clear: eating more whole or minimally processed plants is better for our health. Knowing how to easily make foods like vegetables...

The majority of Americans do not meet the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and this puts them at elevated risk for numerous...