Healthy Eating

This may be music to your sleep-deprived ears: new research convincingly shows that, for most people, enjoying coffee on a regular basis may actually be good for your heart. This is one of the reasons why the Dietary Guidelines for Americans say that three to five 8-ounce cups a day of plain, black coffee can be part of a healthy diet. (Related: 8 Awesome Benefits of Drinking Coffee, According to Dietitians.) What we crave in our morning cup of joe is the caffeine it provides. Caffeine is the most commonly consumed natural…

The truth is, there are over a dozen reasons why you should eat more kale. If you don't like the taste, it can be really hard to get down. This is especially the case for supertasters, aka those who taste certain flavors and foods more strongly than others. Supertasters have more taste buds and receptors and therefore, have increased sensitivity to bitter flavors such as kale, coffee, and dark chocolate. However, if you chop up kale and put it in a smoothie with frozen dark cherries, blueberries, slices of banana, a scoop or…

To say that Intuitive Eating is a way to lose weight is a bit of an oxymoron. This eating practice originally comes from the book Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program that Works by Elyse Resch and Evelyn Tribole, and it encourages each person to focus less on dieting and focus more on their body's hunger and fullness signals. It requires complete honesty of your body's needs around when you're actually hungry to eat and when you are not. The program was written to be a solution in helping chronic dieters free themselves…

While your summer might not be filled with vacations far and wide just yet, you can still take advantage of all the delicious foods summer has to offer. Whether you're firing up the grill in your backyard or grabbing takeout from your favorite local restaurant, you can take advantage of all of the burgers, hot dogs, and fresh produce that accompany the summer season. From New York's famous hot dogs to California's creamy avocados, here's the best summer food in every state. Find out if you'll be doing your state proud this…

We all remember those commercials with our favorite celebrity donning a milk mustache. Although silly, those milk mustaches ingrained a key message for many of us: dairy is packed with nutrients that support strong, healthy bones. Namely, calcium is the superstar nutrient found in dairy products. Without calcium, our muscles and bones wouldn't function properly. Turns out, there are many mega side effects of not eating enough calcium in your diet. Here's what you need to know, and for even more healthy eating tips, be sure…

When it comes to weight loss, you know the drill. Eat healthy foods. Work out smart. Pray to the scale gods up above. But there's an oft-overlooked booster to help you on your weight loss journey or jumpstart a weight loss plateau: supplements. There's a smattering of research-backed supplements that can help you slim down. Below, nutritionists and doctors weigh in on the best of the bunch. As always, consult with a trusted healthcare professional before adding a new supplement to your routine. Read on, and for more on how…

There is no question that the pandemic has taken a serious toll on so many people's mental health. From feelings of anxiety surrounding getting COVID-19 to dealing with the challenges of social isolation, this past year was extremely tough. It's possible, though, that the foods you're eating could be making your mental health even worse. You read that right—your diet could be directly impacting the way you're feeling, so it's important to understand exactly which foods to eat and which to avoid. We consulted research studies…

There's been a wave of claims recently—specifically, on TikTok—that chlorophyll water is the hot, new treatment for solving many health and beauty problems. Celebs like Kourtney Kardashian have hopped on the trend by imbibing the stuff daily, while countless other TikTokers have documented their experiences "drinking their greens"  instead of eating them. Intrigued by the rumors and viral videos about how it can clear up your skin (I've been having some breakouts of my own lately), I decided to try drinking chlorophyll water…

Listen up, fellas. According to research presented at the 23rd European Congress of Endocrinology, a low-calorie ketogenic (keto) diet has been shown to improve sex hormone levels in overweight and obese men. In the first study of its kind, investigators from Italy examined the potential effects this eating pattern could have on weight loss, along with testosterone and sex hormone levels called sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) since obesity can lead to low testosterone (typical symptoms of which include low sex drive and…

Since it can be tricky to stick to a perfectly balanced diet at all times, it's not uncommon for people (particularly as they age) to take certain supplements in an effort to ensure their bodies are getting the nutrients they need. And while supplements can help rectify some concerning nutrient deficiencies, they can also lead to some problems of their own. Magnesium is a particularly tricky nutrient because it is involved in a variety of bodily functions. It can also be dangerous if you have either too little or too much…