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7 Major Health Benefits of Incorporating a Japanese Approach to Food

If you want to feel good at any age, Japan’s time-honored, deeply intentional approach to nutrition offers science-backed benefits for your body, mind, and soul.

By Amanda LieberMar 28, 2024

How to Eat for Pleasure and Finally Let Go of Restrictive Food Rules

Too many of us have guilt and shame around eating. Try these 6 dietitian tips to release yourself from the grip of food rules and tap into the joy that comes from eating.

By Karla WalshNov 18, 2023

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9 Foods Scientists Say Can Help Heal Your Body

Stock your kitchen with these nutritionist-recommended foods that will nourish and heal your body from within.

By Tiffany TseNov 7, 2023

An array of bowls with fresh ingredients on a counter for preparing bone broth, a food that scientists say can help heal your body.

Is the Starbucks Medicine Ball Drink the Cold and Flu Buster That It’s Cracked Up to Be? Dietitians Explain

Once an off-menu item, the medicine ball drink is known for delivering a punch of cold-fighting ingredients. Learn about its potential benefits and if you should make it your new go-to order this season.

By Tiffany AyudaOct 2, 2023

Are You Getting Enough Fiber? Here’s How Much You Need Each Day and What Foods to Eat

Fiber is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle, but about 95 percent of us aren’t reaching the daily recommended amount. Learn the benefits of fiber and how to easily incorporate more of it into your daily meals.

By Paige Jarvie BrettingenJul 5, 2023

A tray of fiber-rich bran muffins to meet daily fiber intake goals.

The 9 Best Fiber-Rich Foods to Improve Your Digestion

You want to increase your fiber intake, but where should you start? Experts share the best fiber-rich foods that can easily improve your fiber consumption without depriving your tastebuds.

By Paige Jarvie BrettingenJul 4, 2023

7 Best Foods for Building Muscle Tone

Your diet can be just as important as your exercise routine when it comes to building and maintaining muscle. Here's why.

By Natasha BurtonJul 3, 2023

Breakfast bowl of yogurt with figs and sliced almonds for building muscle

The 6 Best Plant and Animal Proteins to Add to Your Diet

Dietitians dish up their picks for the best plant-based proteins and animal proteins, so learn how much protein per day to aim for, then fill your cart with the healthiest proteins on the planet.

By Karla WalshJun 23, 2023

A nutritious and delicious protein-packed meal of broccoli and egg with parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

Plant Protein vs. Animal Protein: Is One Healthier Than the Other?

Find out how our bodies utilize animal proteins and plant protein sources and whether one form of protein is better for you than another.

By Karla WalshJun 22, 2023

A bowl of plant-protein-packed lentil soup with vegetables

9 Summer Superfoods You’ll Love All Season Long

Nutritionists dish on the healthiest foods and drinks to reach for — and which to skip — to keep you in tiptop shape this season.

By Tiffany LinMay 24, 2023

A plate of freshly baked stuffed summer zucchini, one of the nine best delicious and healthy summer superfoods you can eat during the summertime.

8 Plant-Based Superfoods for a Refreshing and Healthy Spring

Enjoy seasonal eating by loading up on these 8 delicious, nutritious spring fruits and vegetables.

By Tiffany LinApr 14, 2023

Over 40 Diet: What to Eat and How to Maintain a Healthy Weight

Registered dietitians spill their best advice on maintaining a healthy diet and weight as you enter your forties and beyond.

By Jessica EstradaApr 7, 2023

Registered dieticians spill their best advice on maintaining a healthy diet and weight as you enter your 40s and beyond.

6 Menopause-Friendly Superfoods

Adding a selection of these wholesome foods to your plate will not only increase your daily nutrient intake – it can also help to reduce the severity of symptoms associated with menopause and perimenopause.

By Amanda SiebertFeb 11, 2023

Bowls of snacks such as walnuts, almonds, and pumpkin seeds on a wooden table rest next to a whisk and lemons.

Your Menopause Diet: How Nutrition Can Improve Metabolism, Energy, Mood, and More

Choosing delicious, nutritious foods that support your body’s needs can improve how you feel in postmenopause.

By Amanda SiebertJan 23, 2023

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Sober Curious? Try These 5 Delicious Alternatives to Alcohol

Here’s the scoop on the latest trendy alcohol-free drinks to try, whether you’re out on the town or sipping at home.

By Amanda SiebertDec 27, 2022

A close-up photograph of a glass of bright red beet juice with spinach garnishes set a background of leafy greens.

8 Standout Superfoods You Should Be Eating This Winter

Discover how to get the most nutritional bang for your buck by adding winter superfoods to your diet.

By Tiffany TseNov 22, 2022

Overhead shot of Brussel sprouts on a pan.

8 Fall Superfoods to Eat for a Healthy (and Tasty) Season

Fall offers an abundance of superfoods that you can easily incorporate into your meals, allowing you to balance indulgences with foods that provide a nourishing boost.

By Tiffany LinOct 26, 2022

Dish of freshly roasted butternut squashes cooked until they are soft, with thyme, bay leaves and olive oil.

How to Start Intuitive Eating, According to Dietitians

The 10 principles of intuitive eating are only the beginning. If you’re wondering how to eat intuitively, this intuitive eating guide from dietitians will talk you through how to translate those principles into your life.

By Karla WalshAug 9, 2022

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Could Intuitive Eating Break Your Diet Obsession for Good?

Diet culture is pervasive in modern society. Intuitive eating proponents say this anti-diet eating style can help you ditch the counting, tracking, and yo-yoing for good.

By Karla WalshJul 14, 2022

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What Is Intuitive Eating and How Does It Work?

What is intuitive eating? This guide for how to eat intuitively explains the 10 principles of intuitive eating and how it helps eaters tune in to their internal cues.

By Karla WalshJul 14, 2022

Are Plant-Based Meats Healthier for You Than Real Meat?

Debating whether or not to include plant-based meat at your next barbecue? Registered dietitians weigh in on advantages and potential pitfalls of plant-based meats.

By Kelly BryantJun 27, 2022