Healthy Eating

There are more than 4,000 varieties of native potatoes in the world? Aside from russet potatoes, maybe you also enjoy cooking with more colorful varieties as well, such as sweet potatoes, blue potatoes, Japanese purple sweet potatoes, or even red skin potatoes—the list goes on. However, there's one color you should avoid eating at all costs: a green potato. No shade to the color green, but no potato that's green should be considered edible. At the very least, if parts of the potato look salvageable, cut the green parts out…

Summer is nearly here which means it's time for more park hangs, outdoor sports (whether in the water or on land), and parties—and you'll need all of the energy you can get to keep up with all of your upcoming epic plans. Unfortunately, some of your usual, go-to foods and beverages in the summertime—from sweetened coffee drinks to fried food at state fairs and music festivals—may interfere with your energy levels. You can't afford to have that happen after a year of lockdown, right? Below, we asked three registered…

As summer is quickly approaching, you might be planning to finally dust off the grill and get to whipping up some meals that are perfect for, well, the summertime. There really is nothing like a little outdoor grilling action. While so many things taste better grilled, there are some foods you should never put on a grill. Whether for safety reasons or because you'll be sacrificing flavor, these foods are better kept far away from your grill grates. And for more food fun, don't miss these 15 Classic American Desserts That…

After a year's worth of being confined to your home, do you feel like you've exhausted every omelet recipe? Or, have you found that the spices in your cabinet just don't give your morning eggs the flavor they need, and they rightfully deserve? Cue in the latest food trend: pesto eggs. Aside from tuning in to one of the many cooking shows on the Food Network or scrolling through recipes online, TikTok has become the platform for driving new ideas. You can find everything from quirky kitchen hacks to beauty tips on there!…

How often do you consider your liver while sitting down to dinner? Unless your doctor has specifically told you that you have already been diagnosed with a liver issue—such as bile duct disease, cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, hemochromatosis, Hepatitis C, or Wilson Disease—most of us don't think of our liver too often. Although maybe if you have taken part in binge drinking, you'll crack a joke about a beer being at the expense of your liver. Even still, your liver plays a crucial role in regulating the body's functions.…

Broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts—oh my! These are just a few of the hearty veggies in a larger class of produce called cruciferous vegetables. As a dietitian, I advocate for eating a variety of vegetables. However, if I had to discriminate, the cruciferous vegetables would be my top choice for the best vegetable to eat! These veggies are loaded with nutrients, fiber, and cancer-fighting effects. Cruciferous veggies are loaded with water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins. Namely, they are packed with vitamin C, A, E,…

You might think caffeinated coffee is not good for your heart health, thanks to effects like the increase in heart rate and higher blood pressure. However, a team of researchers for the American Heart Association recently stirred up some surprising findings about the effects of coffee on the heart—including that decaf coffee leads to a higher risk of one serious heart condition. The American Heart Association recently backed a study that closely examined previously unidentified factors that lead to death from heart disease.…

There is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to be healthy. Eating a healthy diet, moving your body, and getting an adequate amount of sleep are all massively important for your body's physical and mental happiness. However, if you're constantly hearing poor dieting advice straight from toxic diet culture, it can be difficult to decipher what's truly healthy and what's not. That's why we spoke with a few registered dietitians regarding popular diet habits that are completely wrecking your body. While restricting your food…

To eat eggs or to not eat eggs? There are plenty of health benefits tied to the food, however, as is the case with most foods—there are also some potential downsides to watch out for. But first, let's start with the positives. Egg yolks contain lutein, which is a type of vitamin called a carotenoid. It's also related to beta-carotene, which has antioxidant properties. The vitamin has been shown to help protect eye health by staving off cataracts and improving symptoms associated with age-related macular degeneration (AMD).…

Whether you use it to dunk cookies or pour it in your coffee or tea, drinking milk is part of many Americans' daily routines. And fortunately, that may not be a problem for people struggling with high cholesterol after all. A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Reading and published in the May 2021 volume of the International Journal of Obesity reviewed the milk consumption of 1,904,220 adults. Among these individuals, those who had a specific genetic variation associated with the consumption of milk…