Healthy Eating

Whether you're a regular consumer of rotini or are passionate about penne, pasta is a staple food in countless homes around the world. However, pasta is good for more than just your tastebuds—research suggests that regular pasta consumption may benefit your health, too. According to a 2020 study published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, people who regularly eat pasta are more likely to eat a nutrient-rich diet. In evaluating a population of 323 children between ages 2 and 18 and a population of 400 adults aged 19 or…

Fried chicken is beloved by many Americans, however, it's not something that should be enjoyed regularly. Let's make one thing clear—eating fried chicken every once and a while isn't a big deal. But, if you eat it daily, that's when some complications can arise. Below, we outline a few immediate effects you could feel when you eat fried chicken regularly—as well as one long-term health scare you could face. Then, be sure to read our list of the 100 Unhealthiest Foods on the Planet.…

It's never too early to adopt healthy eating habits. In fact, a recent study revealed that when pregnant mothers were taught healthy feeding practices for infants, their kids consumed fewer carbohydrates and fats by age three. Additionally, they had lower body fat content by age six than kids whose parents didn't receive nutritional training. The results from this study exemplify how critical it is to instill healthy eating habits at an early age, especially within the first year of life. Researchers noticed that mothers in…

While you can't control certain risk factors for type 2 diabetes, you can lower your risk of developing it through dietary choices. For example, new research suggests that adding just one more serving of fruit to your diet could delay the onset of the chronic condition. According to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, individuals who eat two servings of fruit a day have a 36% lower likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes than those who consume less than half a…

In a large part of the world, rising temps mean it's that time of the year when it's important to stay hydrated. However, as a new analysis reveals, making sure you're getting enough fluids is only one part of keeping yourself healthy this summer. The type of container you choose to drink from is another key consideration. Sometimes, it's tough to avoid: Especially during outdoor parties and picnic season, it's just easy to grab a convenient plastic bottle out of the cooler, fridge, or that tight-wrapped case water bottles…

As the weather gets warmer and the days grow longer, going for a walk in the morning seems like the ideal way to start the day. And while going for a walk may not seem like it's doing much for your body, consistently taking a walk can actually help you to lose weight. Walking is considered a workout like any other, which means properly fueling your body before going for a long walk is crucial. So what would be considered the best food to eat before going for a walk? We asked a registered dietitian to share with us the best…

By the time a woman has reached her 60s, she's in a much different life chapter. She's worked hard and is ready to truly focus on herself. And the easiest way to start is by taking a closer look at her diet. Her palate has likely changed a bit from her youth, and she's focused on fueling your body the right way, too. So it only makes sense if she wants to eat differently now! No one wants to eat foods that will only end up fueling any aches and pains, weight gain, and the aging process, right? Ladies, it's time to rid your…

Short of finding the fountain of youth, there's no way to sidestep the aging process entirely. However, many people don't realize that their daily habits could be inadvertently speeding up the process—and we're not just talking about excessive sun exposure. In fact, your diet also plays a role in keeping you looking young or making you look older, and many of the foods you're eating on a regular basis could be aging you faster, according to experts. Read on to discover which foods could be speeding up the clock without you…

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vitamin D has been upheld as one of the most powerful supplements you can add to your diet to help protect you from contracting the virus. Meanwhile, also since the start of the pandemic, our collective love of coffee has never been stronger. Unfortunately, a study that's just come out has found why increased intakes of caffeine and Vitamin D might not be so beneficial for you. Here's the science. Fang Yang and Ning Wang, two obstetrics and gynecology researchers in China, recently…

To the uneducated eye, pickles seem like a healthy food. What could be so detrimental about a cucumber soaked in vinegar, right? While it's true that the sandwich-side staple is not as unhealthy as alternatives—like, say, a handful of potato chips—pickles do pack a slightly concerning punch. The culprit here, ultimately, is the salt content. According to nutritionist Jay Cowin, one pickle contains more than 66% of sodium adults are recommended to have each day. As anyone who's cracked open a pickle jar recently knows, it is…