Healthy Eating Archive

Eating two eggs per day doesn’t appear to raise harmful LDL cholesterol, as long as people follow a diet low in saturated fat. Although eggs are high in cholesterol, dietary cholesterol doesn’t have much of an effect on the amount in a person’s bloodstream. But excess dietary saturated fat does raise blood cholesterol, which is why people should limit their saturated fat to 7% of their daily calories.

A 2025 study of over 5,600 women and men followed for over 30 years found that following a Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and improve cognitive function. The effect is strongest in people who carry two copies of the Alzheimer’s risk gene APOE4.

A 2025 study suggested that consuming larger amounts of artificial sweeteners such as aspartame and xylitol may be linked to faster declines in memory and thinking skills.

A 2025 Harvard study found that people who most closely adhered to a Mediterranean or a plant-based diet had up to a 20% lower risk for chronic constipation, compared with people who followed other eating patterns.

A 2025 study suggests that women who eat more high-quality carbohydrates—which include whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes—in their 40s and 50s are more likely to age healthfully.

A 2025 study suggests that consuming more olive oil may lower women’s risk of developing breast cancer, especially certain more aggressive types.

Salt intake fuels high blood pressure, which is the top risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Sodium is hidden in many everyday foods, including bread, sauces, condiments, cereal, rice, pasta, and processed items such as canned soups, deli meats, and frozen meals. People can cut back on salt by reading food labels, rinsing canned goods, cooking at home more often, and using other seasonings instead.

Eating a plant-based diet may help people lower their risk for chronic constipation, according to a 2025 study. This effect may be due, at least in part, to the high fiber content of plant-based diets.

The trend toward eating plant-rich diets has led to a number of new dietary terms and buzzwords. Examples include the terms “plant-forward,” which describes the shift toward the gradual incorporation of more plant foods into the diet; “plant-based protein,” used for foods that contain a high amount of protein, even some processed foods; and “sustainable eating,” whichrefers to the big picture of food choices and how they can help sustain the environment, the planet, and health.

Influencers, news headlines, and well-meaning friends and family offer conflicting advice on wellness. Quick fixes and fads may do little for our health, and some even prove harmful. Try to work these five simple habits that can boost health and wellness into your everyday life.