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Why We Need More Protein as We Age
Yes, protein protects against muscle loss, but there are many other health benefits as well. Learn more about how many grams of protein you need.
Are Artificial Sweeteners Better Than Sugar?
Here’s what the research says.
Is It OK to Eat Real Honey and Maple Syrup If I’m Avoiding Sugar?
It depends. Learn more.
How to Eat More Plant-Based Foods
It’s easier than you might think! Get more vegetables into your life with this practical cooking advice.
Does Food Combining Reduce Sugar’s Impact?
The short answer is yes. Here’s why.
Why Is Sugar So Hard to Identify in Processed Foods?
Processed foods are pumped full of sugars for a variety of reasons. Here’s what you need to know.
What Are the Best Heart-Healthy Foods?
Experts share which ingredients they keep in their heart-healthy pantries — and which foods they try to avoid.
3 Tips for Fueling for Life Time Classes
Helpful reminders about prioritizing nutrition and hydration when going after your fitness goals.
How Does Sugar Impact the Liver?
The liver plays a key role in processing sugar, but eating too many sugary foods and drinks can strain this essential organ. Here’s why.
The Truth About Ultraprocessed Foods
These products are everywhere. Here’s a closer look at the many ways these food products can harm your health — and why it’s worth the effort to avoid them when you can.
12 Common Questions About Sugar and Your Health — Answered
Here’s what you need to know about the sweet stuff’s effects on your health.
3 Simple Health Habits to Not Overlook
A trainer and dietitian outlines a few often-underestimated habits that can greatly improve your overall well-being.
How to Handle Food Cravings
Whether it’s a hankering for something salty, sweet, or savory, we all experience food cravings — and times when they can deter our healthy-eating plans.
Does Nitric Oxide Help With Healthy Aging?
Learn more about nitric oxide and how it can help prevent age-related declines.
Can a Plant-Based Diet Improve Health?
Yes, according to a recent study involving identical twins. Here’s what the researchers discovered.
How What We Eat Affects Our Sleep (and Vice Versa)
Learn how your nutrition habits influence your sleep quality — and vice versa.
What You Need to Know About Nitrates
Despite their bad reputation, these nitrogen-based compounds are a vital piece of a nutrient jigsaw puzzle. Our bodies need them to make nitric oxide, which plays a major role in how well we age.
Why Seasonal Eating?
Nature is designed to help provide the types of foods we need at the times we need them — and fall, the season of harvest, is an opportune time to reset our food routines and embrace all that nature has to offer.
What Causes Low Iron?
If you menstruate, avoid meat, or are an endurance athlete, you might be at higher risk for low iron levels. Here’s why.
How to Make Sure You’re Consuming Enough Dietary Iron
Here are some of the top sources of iron-rich foods — for meat-eaters as well as vegetarians and vegans.