Healthy Eating

Bananas are the most popular fruit in America, and it's not hard to see why: they're tasty, inexpensive, and can be purchased practically anywhere food is sold, from gas stations to grocery stores. However, the benefits of making bananas part of your regular routine extend well beyond your taste buds—these delicious fruits can provide a surprising amount of support to your immune system, keeping you healthier in the long run. Read on to discover the surprising benefits bananas have on your immune system. And for more great…

As you get older, your health risks increase. And for men over the age of 50, the foods that they eat can play a huge role in lowering these risks. So if you are eating all the wrong kinds of foods, well, that's just going to make things that much tougher. So which really are the worst foods for men over 50 they should avoid at all costs? Lucky for you, we went ahead and did the work for you. Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND award-winning nutrition expert, Wall Street Journal best-selling author of The Create-Your-Plate…

There's absolutely never a bad time to learn a wine hack. There are so many different ways to enjoy wine—and we're not just talking sipping it with dinner, on the couch watching a movie, or at those virtual happy hours. One not-so-secret wine tip is that you can use it as an ingredient when cooking. Take this Classic Beef Stew recipe, for example, if you're wondering what gives dishes like this their depth of flavor, look no further than your bottle of pinot noir. Don't worry, using wine in your cooking wasn't the hack—it's…

Blending up a smoothie for mealtime feels like the epitome of health. Smoothies are usually full of good-for-you ingredients, making them a full-proof way to get a boost of those nutrients you need every day. And yet, while smoothies are relatively healthy, it's easy for those calories to rack up pretty quickly. If you're not careful, you may find yourself slurping on a smoothie with more calories—and sugar—than you would see in a bowl of ice cream. This is why we decided to determine the unhealthiest way to make a smoothie,…

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…