Food and Health

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These 8 Plant-Based Burgers Are Perfect for Your Weekend Cookout

Karla Walsh
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Why Racism in Nutrition Is Such a Big Problem — and What We Can Do About It

Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN
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Upgrade Your Weekend Barbecue With These 6 Sauces and Toppings Dietitians Rave About

Jaime Osnato
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Why Zinc Is So Important for a Healthy Immune System — and How to Get More

Kelsey Casselbury
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Is the Common Food Additive Maltodextrin Gluten-Free?

Bojana Galic
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14 Black-Owned Healthy Food and Drink Brands to Start (and Continue) Supporting

Tiffany Ayuda
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CSAs Are the Best Way to Get Fresh Produce — Without Going to the Store

Kelly Plowe, MS, RDN
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Grocery Bill Too High? Try These 13 Simple Strategies to Slash the Total Cost

Jaime Osnato
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Get More Plant-Based Omega-3s With These 10 Brilliant Cooking and Baking Hacks

Jaime Osnato
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Grief Is Overwhelming: Here’s How to Make Sure You’re Still Getting the Nutrients You Need

Moira Lawler
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Frozen Dinners Can Make for a Healthy Meal — as Long as You Choose the Right One

Kelly Plowe, MS, RDN
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Everything You Need to Know About Food Ingredients and Additives

April Benshosan
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Skip the Grocery Store and DIY These 5 Foods (From Yogurt to Bread) at Home

Kelly Plowe, MS, RDN
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Salt and Sodium Aren't the Same Thing — so Which One Should You Be Worried About?

Kate Bratskeir
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Artificial and Natural Flavors Are More Alike Than You Think — but Are They Safe to Eat?

Amanda MacMillan
Homemade Asian Tofu Soba Noodle Bowl

These 8 Healthy Proteins Will Last the Longest in Your Fridge

Abbie Gellman, MS, RD, CDN
Colorful Fruit Cereal Loops

Are the Food Dyes in Packaged Snacks and Meals Safe to Eat?

Tiffany Ayuda
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Fridge too Full? These Are the Fruits and Veggies You Should Use First

Kelly Plowe, MS, RDN
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Should You Wash Fresh Produce With Anything Other Than Water?

Heather Mayer Irvine
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These 10 Healthy Foods Will Last the Longest in Your Fridge

Abbie Gellman, MS, RD, CDN
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The FIFO Food Storage Method Can Help You Keep Food Fresher (and Actually Use It All)

Kelly Plowe, MS, RDN
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The 8 Foods Dietitians Always Buy at Aldi Are All Under $6

Courtney Leiva
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5 Healthy Food Swaps to Help Support Your Immune System

Kelly Plowe, MS, RDN
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7 Healthy Foods for Your Liver That Help It Do Its Job

Sarah Pflugradt, RDN
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7 Tasty Ways to Get Probiotics Outside the Dairy Aisle

Courtney Leiva
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Looking to Build a Stronger Butt? Here Are 5 Foods to Eat (and 2 to Avoid)

Lindsay Tigar
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The One Protein Dietitians Want You to Eat More Often

Kelly Plowe, MS, RDN
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This Iodine-Rich Functional Ingredient Will Replace Salt in Your Diet

Anthea Levi
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Top 5 Worst Foods for Your Heart, According to a Dietitian

Sarah Pflugradt, RDN
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Your Go-To Guide to Healthier Food Swaps and Cooking Substitutions

April Benshosan
Gnocchi is one of the best trader joes products

A Dietitian Weighs in on Trader Joe's Most Popular Products of the Year

Kelly Plowe, MS, RDN
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Struggling to Poop? Here Are 5 Foods That Can Cause Constipation (and 6 That Keep Things Moving)

Lindsay Tigar
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How Bad Is It Really That Nightshade Fruits and Veggies Cause Inflammation?

Jenn Sinrich
Quinoa nutrition facts reveal the seed is packed with nutrients such as fiber and protein.

Quinoa: The High-Protein, High-Fiber Pantry Staple You're Missing Out On

Abbie Gellman, MS, RD, CDN
Nutrient deficiency might affect sleep

Can’t Sleep Well? You Might Be Lacking These 5 Nutrients

Anthea Levi
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6 Unexpected Benefits of Chewing Gum — and 3 Bubble-Bursting Drawbacks

Jaime Osnato
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Seriously Smart (and Healthy!) Swaps for 8 of Your Favorite Junk Foods

Jessica Migala
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8 Trader Joe's Products Under $7 That Make Cooking a Crowd-Pleasing Holiday Dinner a Breeze

Isadora Baum
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Not All Plant-Based Foods Are Created Equal — Check for These 9 Best and Worst Ingredients

Cynthia Sass, MPH, MA, RD, CSSD
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Manuka Honey Boasts Some Major Health Benefits — but Only if You Choose the Right Jar

Hillary Eaton
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This Is Why You’re So Hungry the Morning After a Big Meal

Isadora Baum
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Why You Should Care About Antibiotics in Your Food

Julie Upton, M.S., R.D., C.S.S.D.
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7 Ways to Reduce Food Waste That Help Combat Climate Change

Kelly Plowe, MS, RDN
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10 Healthy Groceries You'll Want to Buy in Bulk at Costco

Karla Walsh
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If You're Trying to Cut Sugar, This May Be the Most Important Place to Start

Kim Conte
Probiotic foods like pickles jars, white cabbage.

10 Best Probiotic Foods to Give Your Gut a Health Boost

Laura Newcomer
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4 Reasons to Eat Just a Little Bit Less Sugar

Kelly Plowe, MS, RDN
A woman using canned food to make dinner at home

5 Foods That Serve Up More Antioxidants When You Buy Them Canned

Kelly Plowe, MS, RDN
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How to Organize Your Fridge to Maximize Your Foods' Shelf Life

Kim Conte
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11 Target Groceries Dietitians Swear By

Courtney Leiva
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10 Healthy Groceries at Kroger to Add to Your Shopping List

Karla Walsh
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Elevate Your Fall Cooking Game With These 10 Healthiest Fruits and Veggies

Anthea Levi
Vegan open sandwiches for bone health with guacamole, tofu, chickpeas and sprouts on a plate.

8 Foods for Strong Bones (and 3 Foods to Avoid for Good Bone Health)

Patricia Bannan, MS, RDN
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4 Ways Your Food and Your Mood Are Linked

Moira Lawler
Homemade ketchup saves on added sugar, sodium, and additives

You'll Want to Add These 5-Minute Homemade Ketchups to Everything

Maggie Moon, MS, RD
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10 Foods Rich in Brain-Boosting Choline, and How to Cook With Them

Claudia Thompson
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10 Effortless Ways to Finally Cut Down on Salt

August McLaughlin
Health benefits of garlic include anti-inflammation.

5 Health Benefits of Garlic That Make It Worth the Bad Breath

Jaime Osnato
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10 Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Add to Your Diet

Amanda MacMillan
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10 Easy Food Swaps That Cut Your Sugar and Saturated Fat Intake in Half

Kelly Plowe, MS, RDN
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5 Probiotic-Rich Recipes Your Gut Will Love

Bojana Galic
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Cracking Down on Fake Meat: Are the Impossible and Beyond Burgers Healthier Than Real Beef?

Anthea Levi
Pulled pork jackfruit burger, jackfruit, red cabbage, cucumber, paprika, parsley

Why Jackfruit Is Suddenly Everywhere and How to Start Enjoying It

Tehrene Firman
Golden milk latte with turmeric in a glass strewed with cinnamon, on a blue wooden background

6 Anti-Inflammatory Recipes Ready in 10 Minutes or Less

Sarah Pflugradt, RDN
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Should You Eat Food That Has Freezer Burn?

Heather Mayer Irvine
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The Healthiest Part of an Apple Is the Part You Don't Eat

Bojana Galic
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Are Bagged Salad Greens Still Safe to Eat?

Marygrace Taylor
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9 Summer Superfoods You Should Stock Up on This Season

Lindsay Tigar
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Do 'Lactose-Free' and 'Dairy-Free' Mean the Same Thing?

Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN
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Is Storing an Open Can in the Fridge Actually Safe?

Samantha Faragalli Younghans
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Are You Getting Enough Fiber? Here's How to Tell

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10 Foods That Are Linked to a Higher Cancer Risk

Colleen de Bellefonds