Healthy Eating

If you had to choose one breakfast food to eat every single morning for the rest of your life, consider oatmeal. While oatmeal may not sound as exciting as say a donut or a box of sugary cereal, it's full of all kinds of good-for-you-nutrients that assist your body with weight loss, lowering your cholesterol, and even your longevity. Plus, when you follow this secret oatmeal trick, this beloved breakfast food can even help give you a flat belly! However, while eating oatmeal is great for your body's health and longevity, if…

Is there anything better than eating a freshly cut melon on a hot summer day? Watermelon is notorious for bringing the feel-good-summer vibes. This sweet fruit packs a nutritious punch as well. It is high in Vitamins A and C, antioxidants, and is actually a low-sugar fruit when compared cup-for-cup to other tropical fruits. Yet, beyond its nutritional composition, you may experience a few of these secret side effects of eating watermelon. Some may even surprise you! Then, be sure to check out our list of The 7 Healthiest…

If you've relaxed your self-discipline lately, this might give you a reason to reel things in: A new study just published this week points to alcohol use as a major risk factor for seven serious types of cancer, with statistics affecting men and women that will probably make you think. A new cancer study was published July 13 in the peer-reviewed journal, The Lancet Oncology, conducted by a group of researchers from mental health and cancer research institutions in the U.S., Canada, France, and Nigeria. In it, the research…

A hard-boiled egg can be a good source of protein that takes the edge off hunger, but the new "boiled egg diet" takes things a little too far. That's what two dietitians believe, as a restrictive new weight-loss trend is said to be gaining momentum on social media. What exactly is the boiled egg diet? Here's important insight you should know. Keep reading to learn a major side effect of going on the boiled egg diet, and sign up for the Eat This, Not That! newsletter for the nutrition news you need. Also, don't miss This…

If you read this headline and cringed just a tiny bit inside, you might be like a lot of us, recalling your younger years when skipping dinner before heading out to a party seemed like a brilliant way to save on calories. But, in the long run, drinking alcohol on an empty stomach can come with consequences to your health (and, yes, your weight loss goals). To help you understand the exact reasons this isn't a great idea, a dietitian is calling out the cautions. Read up on the reminders for why you shouldn't drink when you…

As if you needed a reason to slice into a healthy loaf of whole grain bread, a new study has revealed how powerful eating a healthy amount of whole grains each day can be to your health. We've got the exact amount the researchers suggest you should eat, with the intriguing mechanism behind this physiological effect. For a new study published this past week in the peer-reviewed Journal of Nutrition, a team of nutrition epidemiology researchers from Tufts and Harvard universities analyzed the diet habits of 3,100 individuals.…

Whether you've found yourself dealing with career headaches, family issues, or have just found the past year particularly tough (and who hasn't?), everyone finds themselves feeling overwhelmed by stress from time to time. While there are many ways to help relieve some of that stress on a day-to-day basis, from exercising regularly to getting more sleep, if your go-to stress relievers aren't helping, there may be some hope closer than you think—in the supplement aisle. Read on to discover the best supplements to take when…

Sadly there is no fountain of youth. However, even though we can't stop the aging process, we can still be aware of how we treat our bodies in the process. The food and nutrients we give our body as we get older will be one of the best ways we can take care of ourselves. But how do we know which foods are the most helpful when it comes to turning down the aging dial? Thankfully, we talked with multiple dietitians, doctors, and nutrition experts to find the answers. Read on to learn about popular foods that slow aging after…

It turns out college kids are onto something with that ubiquitous breakfast of cold pizza from the night before. Not only is a slice of cold pizza surprisingly tasty, but it's also quite often a healthier breakfast option than a bowl of cereal, according to Health. That's because while not as healthy as, say, a breakfast comprised of oatmeal, blueberries, and almonds, pizza does at least have some nutritional value, like protein, whereas sugary cereals are all but devoid of nutrition. "You may be surprised to find out that…

Going to a new restaurant can feel stressful sometimes, especially when you aren't familiar with some of the items on the menu. You may know exactly how you like your salad prepared at the salad shop near your home, and you may have even memorized the healthiest meals you can order from any major fast-food chain. When you go to a new neighborhood restaurant, though, you can't always rely on old favorites. We've got you covered. Vandana Sheth, RDN, CDCES, FAND, registered dietitian nutritionist and author of "My Indian Table:…