The Mediterranean diet can take a back seat as the nation's preeminent organization dedicated to improving heart health endorses the lesser-known "portfolio diet."
Like diversifying a stock portfolio with differing investments, the "portfolio diet" incorporates several healthy dietary patterns.
The diet...
Before you place an order at your local restaurant or coffee shop or hit the liquor store, think twice.
You should be aware of sugar and additives lurking in your favorite drinks.
Several nutritionists have considered which beverages to avoid if...
According to new research, some ultra-processed foods (UPFs) can deliver the same effect as drugs like alcohol and nicotine, with experts now recommending that many UPF products be labeled "addictive."
An international analysis of 281 studies from 36 countries, published...
File Edit View Insert Format Tools Table ParagraphDo you have a hankering for everything sweet or a craving for salty foods? Do some foods bring you down, while others lift your spirits? Well, you may just want to blame...
Foods with a low glycemic index (GI) can help people manage or lower their blood sugar levels. Examples include legumes, whole grains, nuts, non-starchy vegetables, some fruits, and lean proteins.
For people with diabetes, beverages, and foods that the body...
There’s no denying it: Bread is delicious. And what could be more delicious, and indeed healthier, than whole-wheat bread?
Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as just finding the nearest loaf of bread that boldly states “whole grain” or “whole wheat,”...
Vinegar has recently become the poster child of the alternative health community, and for once its health claims are well founded. You’d be hard pressed to browse through the archives of a health-related website or magazine and not come...
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs), like sweetened breakfast cereals and pastries, are popular for a reason. They are accessible and convenient, and there's a sense of reliability and familiarity with them, says dietitian and founder of the Mindful Gut Amanda Sauceda....
Protein is crucial to a healthy diet; however, the stereotypical protein sources — including eggs, animal products, and meat — aren’t necessarily the only ways to enjoy eating protein daily.
Plant-based protein is a great and increasingly popular way to...
Keeping the metabolism revved in high gear is preferable for a variety of reasons. A healthy metabolism means the body is working efficiently to turn what you eat into a viable energy source.
A faster metabolism of course means you...
