Healthy Eating

Whether you find yourself mindlessly munching while you drive or always grab something from the fridge before bed, we all have a few less than stellar snacking habits in our regular routine. However, not all snacking habits are created equal when it comes to your health and weight. With the help of registered dietitians, we've rounded up the worst snacking habits for your waistline that you need to break now. And for more insight into why you may be packing on the pounds, check out these Popular Costco Foods That Are Making…

Take your favorite yogurt, add in some granola, a handful of your favorite fruit, and a drizzle of honey, and you've got a delicious breakfast or snack on hand. And with certain types of yogurt, we can get tons of added benefits like protein and probiotics for a healthy gut. While yogurt can be a healthy addition to our lives, there are some potential risks to look out for. To learn more about the potential side effects of eating yogurt, we talked to Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, LD, a registered dietitian for Zhou Nutrition and…

When you have a cold and your immune system is down, you likely reach for a glass of orange juice, right? Oranges—along with other citrus fruits—are always advertised as being high in vitamin C, one of the most prominent vitamins you need in your diet. Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin and an antioxidant that can help improve your skin and keep your immune system healthy. According to the Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry, vitamin C has also been proven to be beneficial for reducing the risk of developing chronic…

Heartburn, which occurs when the contents of the stomach move backward and upward into the food pipe and cause discomfort, is pretty unpleasant. Luckily, there are supplements you can take to lessen the effects of heartburn and ease digestion. In some cases, these supplements are made with foods, such as ginger, which have been scientifically proven to aid digestion and reduce inflammation, which can relieve acid reflux and heartburn. In other instances, some of these supplements can actually alter the inner workings of your…

Pancakes are a staple breakfast item—especially on the weekends when you have time to go out for brunch or host a gathering at your place. However, making them your top breakfast option on a regular basis could cause you to feel a number of undesired symptoms. Below, you'll see just a few of these side effects as well as one potential benefit. After, be sure to read The One Breakfast Food To Eat To Lower Your Cholesterol, Says Dietitian! You may…

We're finally able to start safely traveling again! But, as exciting as it is to jump on a plane and head somewhere you've always wanted to go, it's important to make sure you're not taking a major toll on your body in the process. Getting a proper night's rest is something that can be most difficult on vacation—you're not sleeping in your own bed, you could be in a different time zone, and we can't forget the desire to explore all that your travel spot has to offer. Which can, of course, include staying up past your normal…

Regular consumption of fish and fish oil supplements has long been heralded as an easy way to reduce your risk of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and heart disease. For those who don't necessarily have the time or incentive to cook themselves seafood on a regular basis, supplementation with fish oil can make living a healthier lifestyle a whole lot easier. However, experts say that taking fish oil supplements can have some surprising benefits for your health—including one, in particular, that you may not have heard…

Grapes are good for your brain, heart, skin, and yes, even your waistline. Packed in antioxidants as well as vitamins and minerals, the bite-size fruit is great for snacking, as well as a garnish for salads and yogurt parfaits. Below, we provide three science-backed health benefits of grapes as well as one potential risk you may want to be mindful of—especially if you live with little ones. After, be sure to check out Eating This Fruit Daily Slashes Your Risk of Heart Disease, New Study Finds.…

As sure as God made little green apples, America's most abundant fruit is loaded with health-promoting nutrients like antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other good-for-you compounds. It's hard to go wrong when you start your day shining up a Mac, Red Delicious, or Honey Crisp on your sleeve. It's no wonder some clever Welsh bloke from Pembrokeshire had the wisdom to coin the adage that eventually shortened to, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." That pearl of wisdom still holds true. In the pantheon of snack…

Did you ever wonder why Cheerios is always bolstering itself as a heart-healthy breakfast? The iconic cereal is pictured on the front of each box inside a red heart-shaped bowl, and the box may have an extra banner that says how good it is for your heart, or even how it can help lower your cholesterol. But did you ever wonder why cereal is a good heart-healthy breakfast? That's because Cheerios are made from 100% whole-grain oats, and given that oatmeal is considered the best breakfast food to eat to lower your cholesterol,…