Healthy Eating

Americans have upped their supplement game since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, many individuals who didn't previously have a supplement regimen may now have a consistent vitamin and mineral routine. And one supplement, in particular, is especially hot right now among consumers, a new survey suggests. Today, the International Food Information Council (IFIC) released the survey, "Consumer Perspectives on Vitamins, Minerals, and Food and Beverage Fortification," which examines American perceptions about…

We've all had acne at some point in our lives, however, some people have a more severe case than others. And while hormonal changes and medications appear to be the biggest culprits for flare-ups, diet may also play a role. Aside from acne breakouts, certain foods may even dehydrate our skin or worse, tamper with collagen. Below, we lay out how four different types of carbs could aggravate your skin. And after, don't miss The 7 Healthiest Foods to Eat Right Now.…

Not only can late-snacking derail your weight loss goals, but it also may negatively impact your productivity at work. A new study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology found that people who reported eating unhealthy snacks, particularly late at night, struggled to be a team player at work the following day. For the study, researchers at North Carolina State University asked 97 full-time employees in the U.S. to answer a series of questions three times a day for 10 consecutive days. Participants answered questions…

We've all heard that a glass of wine, especially red wine, is heart-healthy. In fact, wine, like extra virgin olive oil, is featured prominently in the Mediterranean diet, which is considered the gold standard for how to eat to reduce the risk for heart disease. However, newer research suggests that the relationship between wine (and alcohol consumption in general) and cardiovascular biomarkers is more nuanced. Since alcohol dependency is a real threat whenever you enjoy an adult beverage, experts are providing more…

Because they're such a hotly debated topic, we could write about pizza toppings every single day. When a video from a Minnesota-based pie shop recently went viral, we reported on the intriguing new trend of adding pickle slices to pizza. This year, we also learned that Americans—especially older ones—absolutely detest anchovies on their pie. Like the rest of the country, we also crave pepperoni—plain and simple. (RELATED: 7 New Fast-Food Chicken Sandwiches Everyone's Talking About.) But when it comes to global preferences,…

Finding a diet plan you can stick to is of the essence when you're trying to lose weight. However, even an eating plan that benefits your weight loss goals could mean trouble for your overall health. In fact, a number of popular diets could be causing serious kidney damage—and you might not even realize your health is in trouble until it's too late. Read on to discover which diets could cause long-term kidney damage so you can proceed with caution and ask a medical professional if this diet is right for you. For some…

Just because you're trying to lose weight, doesn't mean you have to completely annihilate all extra snacks from your diet. In fact, many nutritionists actually recommend having a snack between meals as a healthy way to stay on track with your weight loss goals, while also keeping your body and full and satisfied. But what kind of snack would be considered the best snack to lose weight? While there is a myriad of healthy snacks on grocery shelves to choose from, we consulted a registered dietitian regarding the best snack to…

You've heard of villains disguised as heroes, and leggings disguised as pants. But junk food disguised as healthy snacks? Sigh. It's more common than you think. Between sugar-free, gluten-free, low-carb, low-fat, organic, all-natural, and more, there's an overwhelming amount of terms that get slapped onto food labels. The confusion around reading these labels makes it easy to mistake something for "healthy," explains registered dietician Bonnie Taub-Dix, RDN, creator of BetterThanDieting and author of Read It Before You Eat…

Earth Day is just around the corner, and we've got a new way you can cut down on how much you waste. There's a fast-growing global trend anyone can try with coffee grounds, and this hack is awesome for the planet in more ways than one. For years, devoted gardeners and the composting crowd have known that coffee grounds can be used in a truly genius way. Instead of tossing them in the trash or scraping them into the garbage disposal (somehow always a mess, no matter how long you've done it), coffee grounds can be added to the…

As one of America's top cereal grains, corn is sprinkled into our food system in sneaky ways. Corn has been processed into a sweetener, an oil, a flour, and is used as one of the main feeds for livestock. But if you eat corn by itself, it's still a healthy vegetable, right? While corn is continually portrayed as a healthy food to eat, there are some sneaky upsides and downsides to know if you eat corn regularly. Here's what you need to know about what happens to your body when you eat corn, and for even more healthy tips, be…