Healthy Eating

A record-holding Olympic runner has been banned from competing in her beloved sport for four years—including at this summer's upcoming Olympics in Tokyo—after testing positive for Nandrolone. She claims the performance-enhancing substance was in her system because of a pork burrito she ate just hours before the test. In December 2020, Shelby Houlihan, a 28-year-old who holds the American records for the 1,500- and 5,000-meter races, purchased the burrito from a food truck near her home in Beaverton, Ore. just 10 hours before…

Beyoncé fans follow her every move, from jumping on her new music to emulating her show-stopping fashions. However, there's one aspect of the superstar's life even the most ardent members of the Beyhive aren't so sure about: her diet. The Grammy-winning artist recently sparked a social media frenzy with a recent photo of her dinner, and it's got conspiracy theorists abuzz. In early June, Beyoncé revealed her meal of choice to her Instagram followers: a sizable selection of food, including two clementines, five pieces of…

There's a reason many registered dietitians claim that blueberries are the healthiest fruit you can eat. Why? Because blueberries are full of antioxidants that can incredibly benefit your body's overall health. Blueberries can take care of your heart, your body, and even your mind in ways that you may not even be aware of! That's why we decided to list out a few secret effects of eating blueberries that you may not realize. Here's why you should incorporate blueberries into your diet on a regular basis, and for even more…

It's common sense that food is ultimately what keeps you strong, healthy, and functioning at peak performance for your best life ever. But what you ate in your twenties may not be what your body needs as you hit your thirties, forties, and fifties. From hormonal changes to bone density, things change from one decade to the next—and that's putting it lightly. Learning how to feed your body properly as you grow older can prevent diseases and other unnecessary complications from arising. The goal here is to live a long, happy,…

From toast at breakfast to rolls with dinner, bread is an essential component of many people's meals. And while many people associate consuming bread with weight gain, an expanding waistline isn't the only potential side effect of eating too much bread. (Related: The Biggest Danger Sign You're Eating Too Much Bread, Say Experts.) According to a 2018 study published in the journal Nutrients, frequent bread consumption is also associated with an increased risk of high blood pressure. To conduct their research, researchers from…

When you're trying to prevent food from sticking to a pan or griddle, cooking spray can be a godsend. It creates a consistent coating of oil, allowing you to use less than you would if you were simply pouring it on. The result? You can save some major calories. (And if that's your current mission, you'll definitely want to scope out these 40 Food Swaps That Cut Thousands of Calories.) "Cooking sprays allow you to have more control over your oil portions," says Grace Clark-Hibbs, RDN. "It's much easier to cover the entire…

With nearly one-fifth of U.S. residents aged 20 and over on a diet at any given time, countless adults are hyper-aware of what they're eating on a daily basis. However, during childhood, many people give little thought to what they're consuming, relying on the adults around them to make sound nutritional choices on their behalf. Unfortunately, this may be a riskier proposition than you might imagine, as new research suggests that eating certain types of food as a child may have lifelong repercussions for your health. A June…

CBD, which stands for cannabidiol, has been shown to provide several health benefits to the body and mind, including stress relief, alleviation of chronic pain, and may even help those with epilepsy manage seizures. It may even treat acne, anxiety, drug addiction, and high blood pressure. As is the case with any supplement, you could also experience some side effects, especially if you're new to CBD. Thankfully, the most common side effects of taking CBD are minor, but still be sure to clear it with your physician before…

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer-related mortality in the U.S., with over 50,000 U.S. residents dying from the disease each year. While there are a number of well-known factors that may contribute to your risk of developing colorectal cancer, including a sedentary lifestyle, obesity, alcohol consumption, and smoking, new research suggests that there's one addition to your diet that could help lower your risk. According to a recent study published in the journal Marine Drugs, researchers at Korea…

Unfortunately, there aren't many shortcuts to getting a flat belly: if this is your goal, then good old-fashioned diet and exercise are your best friends in achieving it. That said, there are simple tweaks you can make that will help you along the way—like taking the right supplements to ensure your body can absorb certain essential nutrients while flushing out waste more effectively, and your metabolism is functioning optimally. According to Trista Best, a registered dietitian at Balance One Supplements, the best supplement…