Diet and nutrition Archive

Juicing can be a helpful way to meet your daily fruit and vegetable goals. While eating whole produce is ideal, a well-made juice offers key nutrients. Aim for mostly vegetables, limit fruit, and choose store-bought juices with no added sugar.

Food sequencing calls for eating vegetables and protein before carbohydrates to help stabilize blood sugar and control appetite. Research suggests this pattern may reduce blood sugar spikes and lower hunger hormones, and it may naturally lead to eating fewer carbohydrates.

Daily coffee is part of your routine, but is that third cup helping or hurting? Explore how your brew may affect your health.

Learn how whole grains support a healthy diet and what you should look for when selecting them.

Meal timing matters less than calorie balance and food quality. For some conditions, though, smaller, more frequent portions may offer advantages.

Protein supplements promise muscle gains. But your kidneys must handle what your body can't use. Learn how to estimate daily needs and weigh supplement choices.

Portion size, flour swaps, healthy oils, spices, fruits, and nuts can all transform a typical muffin into a healthier treat. Explore simple tweaks that boost nutrition.

Daily fat needs depend on your calorie goals and activity level. Learn how to budget fat intake and choose healthier fats over harmful ones.

Persistent cravings for nonfood items like chalk can hint at an underlying nutritional problem that needs testing.

Learn how much protein your body can actually use to build muscle, and what kinds of protein are healthiest.