After a long day at work, cooking can feel like the last thing you want to do (hello, emergency frozen pizza). And while it’s easy to assume nutrition experts always whip up perfectly balanced, ...

Let's talk straight, no beating around the bush, because health is about science and awareness, not just enthusiasm. We've gotten used to hearing that we should "eat healthy." And of course, we should ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand Americans’ eating behaviors and priorities. For this analysis, we surveyed 5,123 U.S. adults from Feb. 24 to March 2, 2025. Everyone who took ...

Orthorexics' fixation on healthy foods leads to malnutrition and weight loss. March 23, 2010— -- Can too much of a good thing actually be harmful? When it comes to eating healthy foods, the ...

Low-sodium soy sauce, soup and snacks dominate supermarket shelves, so it seems pretty obvious that a lot of Americans are aware that they need to lower their sodium intake. But to what extent is it ...

Eating too many chia seeds may cause digestive discomfort and affect nutrient absorption. Gradually add soaked chia seeds to your diet to reduce side effects and choking risk. Consult a doctor before ...

But, eating too much of anything is typically a bad thing — and watermelon is no exception. “You can safely eat two servings of watermelon each day, but it’s never a good idea to go on a diet that ...

The hype around protein intake doesn’t seem to be going away. Social media is full of people urging you to eat more protein, including via supplements such as protein shakes. Food companies have also ...

If you’re like me, bananas are probably one of those foods you don’t think twice about. It’s easy to grab when running out the door (late for something yet again), sweet enough to feel like a treat, ...

If you’ve spent time on social media lately, you may have noticed a new trend making the rounds: fibermaxxing. Put simply, the goal is to get as much fiber as possible into your diet. But the reality ...