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If you read this headline and cringed just a tiny bit inside, you might be like a lot of us, recalling your younger years when skipping dinner before heading out to a party seemed like a brilliant way to save on calories. But, in the long run, drinking alcohol on an empty stomach can come with consequences to your health (and, yes, your weight loss goals). To help you understand the exact reasons this isn't a great idea, a dietitian is calling out the cautions. Read up on the reminders for why you shouldn't drink when you…

As if you needed a reason to slice into a healthy loaf of whole grain bread, a new study has revealed how powerful eating a healthy amount of whole grains each day can be to your health. We've got the exact amount the researchers suggest you should eat, with the intriguing mechanism behind this physiological effect. For a new study published this past week in the peer-reviewed Journal of Nutrition, a team of nutrition epidemiology researchers from Tufts and Harvard universities analyzed the diet habits of 3,100 individuals.…

Whether you've found yourself dealing with career headaches, family issues, or have just found the past year particularly tough (and who hasn't?), everyone finds themselves feeling overwhelmed by stress from time to time. While there are many ways to help relieve some of that stress on a day-to-day basis, from exercising regularly to getting more sleep, if your go-to stress relievers aren't helping, there may be some hope closer than you think—in the supplement aisle. Read on to discover the best supplements to take when…

Sadly there is no fountain of youth. However, even though we can't stop the aging process, we can still be aware of how we treat our bodies in the process. The food and nutrients we give our body as we get older will be one of the best ways we can take care of ourselves. But how do we know which foods are the most helpful when it comes to turning down the aging dial? Thankfully, we talked with multiple dietitians, doctors, and nutrition experts to find the answers. Read on to learn about popular foods that slow aging after…

It turns out college kids are onto something with that ubiquitous breakfast of cold pizza from the night before. Not only is a slice of cold pizza surprisingly tasty, but it's also quite often a healthier breakfast option than a bowl of cereal, according to Health. That's because while not as healthy as, say, a breakfast comprised of oatmeal, blueberries, and almonds, pizza does at least have some nutritional value, like protein, whereas sugary cereals are all but devoid of nutrition. "You may be surprised to find out that…

Going to a new restaurant can feel stressful sometimes, especially when you aren't familiar with some of the items on the menu. You may know exactly how you like your salad prepared at the salad shop near your home, and you may have even memorized the healthiest meals you can order from any major fast-food chain. When you go to a new neighborhood restaurant, though, you can't always rely on old favorites. We've got you covered. Vandana Sheth, RDN, CDCES, FAND, registered dietitian nutritionist and author of "My Indian Table:…

It's the most sipped drink in the world next to water, and it's no wonder so many of us love it: That's right, it's coffee. In addition to the recent discovery of the link between coffee and liver health and the even more recent study that suggests that coffee can help prevent COVID-19, a dietitian gives us another reason to pour the beautiful brew. If you have been curious about whether coffee can help you lose weight, you have been right. A dietitian too Mayo Clinic reveals how it happens. Katherine…

If you're like millions of people, you've been eating more takeout lately (hey—data suggests some takeout actually increases happiness), or heading to dine-in restaurants to get out of the house and support the food businesses around you. But, for the eco-conscious among us, there's as aspect of restaurant eating that induces an inner cringe: Those containers our food gets packed in? Yeah, they're horrible for the Earth. If that hasn't been enough reason to sway you toward a different approach, a food industry insider is…

Contrary to popular belief, bread is not the enemy—that is, if you're choosing the right kind of bread— plenty of loaves lining grocery aisles are packed with sugar, unhealthy fats and dangerous additives. When the carbs in bread are "highly processed—think white bread—they lack nutrients, such as fiber, vitamins, and minerals," says Mary Stewart, RD, LD, Founder of Cultivate Nutrition. If you choose a healthier, whole grain bread that's minimally processed, you end up getting a great source of fiber, complex carbs (the good…

According to a recent study from the American Academy of Neurology, following a modified ketogenic (keto) diet could be beneficial for those who have been diagnosed with a brain tumor. The main purpose of this investigation was to determine if the keto eating pattern was doable for adults after completing their treatment plan (radiation and chemotherapy) for astrocytoma—a type of cancer that stems from cells called astrocytes, which support nerve cells, as defined by the Mayo Clinic. Since glucose causes cancer cells to…