Healthy Eating

Ordering takeout is something that many look forward to during the weekend or even on a busy weeknight. And sometimes, you order enough to have plenty of leftovers. A true gift of the takeout experience. The question is, should you switch the container your takeout came in into a different one if you plan on eating it the next day? That step may not be necessary—unless you plan on reheating the food in the same plastic container. The low down on BPA Plastic containers contain BPA, bisphenol A (BPA), an industrial chemical…

A fact you might not be aware of: American adults have a "heart age" that's seven years older than their actual age, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). After looking at men and women in every state, and estimating their heart age based on risk factors like high blood pressure, obesity, smoking, and diabetes, they determined that the U.S. is a nation of barely-ticking time bombs. But there are easy ways to separate yourself from the pack and turn back the clock on your heart. And that's by adding foods that…

People cut back on their consumption of dairy products for a variety of reasons, such as health benefits, ethics, and environmental sustainability, but the demand for plant-based dairy can be partially attributable to the increased availability of alternatives. Not to mention, food bloggers are routinely churning out creative ways to make dairy-based foods plant-based. A combination of desire, technology, and creativity has allowed food manufacturers and home cooks to create nearly every version of dairy product imaginable…

Vitamin C is one of the most popular supplements in America, with surveys showing anywhere between 28 and 34.5% of the population reportedly consuming it regularly. The water-soluble vitamin is a powerful antioxidant that acts as a building block for collagen, helps with wound healing, and also plays a role in immune function. Since the beginning of COVID, even more folks have been popping vitamin C supplements due to the vitamin's link to immune support. Taking vitamin C supplements may help with some health issues;…

Pizza is a classic that has never been more popular, and just because it's summer slim-down time doesn't mean you have to give it up. In fact, says the New York Times, there's a new pizza topping on the rise that totally utilizes the greatest ingredients of the season. You probably haven't heard of trying this, but it might make for your best pizza ever. Read on to learn the pizza topping that's currently trending, and that delivers loads of nutritional benefit (as well as some cool recipe options). Also check out 50 Best…

Soda has a bad reputation nutritionally, and deservedly so. Typically made up of little more than sugar (or high-fructose corn syrup), carbonated water, and artificial flavors and colors, the sweetened beverage has been linked to everything from obesity to tooth decay. However, if you drink too much soda, there's one surprising side effect that you may not see coming—and it's one that can seriously affect your health for years to come: you can develop non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). According to a study published…

Knowing which supplements to take every day is no easy feat. From amazing claims on labels implying that what is found in the bottle is essential for every ailment under the sun to Instagram influencers pushing their must-have concoction, knowing which pills are worth taking can be easier said than done. As a registered dietitian, I look to supplements as a way to fill in nutritional gaps that may happen because of an imbalanced diet. While I don't generally recommend a multivitamin for every person, I do suggest…

There are a lot of reasons to exercise moderation when it comes to drinking coffee. Sure, a cup or two may be able to give you the boost you need to get through the workday, and it can even lend some health benefits, but drinking too much can leave you feeling anxious and jittery. Not to mention, coffee can even give you acid reflux and heartburn. Turns out, it's not just your esophagus that will thank you when you cut back on your coffee consumption—your eyes might too. A new study, which was published in the June issue of…

Maintaining your mental health is no easy task. Everything from sleep to exercise to diet can play a role and sometimes it's hard to know exactly what to do in order to get to a point of feeling your best. Your diet could be mentally weighing you down, so making some simple changes could be a great place to start. We're not talking about switching up your whole diet, of course, because that can be tough. Instead, we were curious to find out if there's one food making our mental health worse. In order to do so, we consulted…

If the thought of cracking open an ice-cold beer on a hot summer day sounds irresistibly appealing, you may want to hit pause on the beer commercial running through your brain and tune into this PSA: Kicking the beer can (or bottle or draft) can have amazing health benefits. And you don't have to be in the habit of doing keg-stands to reap the rewards. Below, some of the potential side effects of easing up on the ale. Don't think you need to cut back? You might want to check out these 5 subtle signs you're drinking too much…