Nutrients
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The Problem with Low-Fat Dairy
Why low-fat dairy may be overrated and why full-fat dairy could have more going for it than you’d think — assuming you can tolerate dairy in the first place.
The Secret Flavor: Umami
Sweet, salt, sour and bitter. These are the four familiar tastes we’ve come to know best. And then there’s another flavor—umami. Until recently, we weren’t sure how to name this fifth flavor, much less describe it. But that hasn’t stopped us from craving it and creating it for most of culinary history.
Cholesterol Reconsidered
Research disputes cholesterol’s reputation as the primary culprit behind heart disease. Here’s the real scoop on its role in the body, the right ways to bring it down naturally, and why cholesterol-lowering drugs may not be the cure-all we’ve been led to believe.
The New Veganism
No longer on the fringe of culinary culture, plant-centered diets are more popular than ever. Here’s why—and why you don’t have to be a vegan to benefit from putting more plants at the center of your plate.
High-Performance Supplements
There are lots of sports supplements out there, claiming to make you faster, stronger or more enduring. But which ones really boost sports performance?
15 Expert Tips to Eat Healthy on a Budget
Eating well doesn’t have to break your budget. Our experts offer 15 tips on cutting your tab at the grocery store, without scrimping on the good stuff.
How Healthy People Shop
We quizzed five top nutrition and health experts about what they put in their grocery carts each week. What we found might just inspire you to take a fresh look at your own food-buying habits.
In Praise of Plenty: The Problem With Deprivation-Based Diets
When you choose the right foods, you can eat abundantly – and still achieve a healthy weight.
Fix-It Foods
Whether flushing toxins, preventing inflammation or boosting your immune system, certain foods prove particularly effective in repairing the body. Here’s a primer on some of the best edible healers around.
Tips for Packing a Healthy School Lunch
Unhappy with questionable school lunch fare—or just looking for some healthy noontime options? Here are some lunches you and your kids can feel good about.
5 Alternative Whole Grains to Try
Looking to curtail your wheat intake? Here are five less-ordinary whole grains to try out – for your health, for your taste buds and just for the sake of variety.
7 Strategies to Curb Your Cravings
These expert strategies can help you develop healthier eating habits.
What Is a Phytochemical?
Phytochemicals — plant-based micronutrients that contain protective, disease-preventing compounds — might just be the best-kept secret in nutrition.
How to Eat More Plant-Based Protein
Discover the power of plant protein. You’ll get all the protein you need plus reap a rich nutritional harvest.
Learning to Read Labels
Help your kids decode food packaging and labels and you’ll equip them with a healthy-living skill they can use forever. And you might notice less whining — starting now.
How to Eat Wild Foods in the Modern World
If you’re seeking the truest, most powerful foods on Earth, look to your prehistoric palate.
How to Eat for Sustainable All-Day Energy
Running on empty? Drop that candy bar and fuel up on healthy foods that keep you going strong.
How to Avoid Toxins in Your Food
Reducing your daily intake of toxic compounds can make a dramatic difference in your health.
5 Foods to Eat and 5 Foods to Avoid
Dr. Mark Hyman weighs in on the top-five foods to eat regularly – and the top five to avoid.
How to Eat For Your Genes
You know that your genes are central to your health. But did you know that they have their own nutritional needs? Discover how the emerging field of nutrigenomics may help us nourish our DNA — and lower our risk of certain diseases.
Can Eating A Variety of Foods Help You Avoid Food Intolerances?
Are you eating the same five or six foods every day? Stop! Enjoying a range of diverse fruits, veggies and lean proteins can help you correct chronic nutrient deficiencies – and even avoid food intolerances.