Nutrition
How to Use Lentils to Add Fiber and Protein to Your Favorite Meals and Snacks
These little legumes are cheap, shelf-stable, delicious, and absolutely packed with nutrients.
By Caroline Tien
Rise and dine
Is It Okay to Skip Breakfast If You’re Really Not Hungry in the Morning?
Sometimes you’re just not in the mood for an early meal.
By Caroline Tien
5 Foods You Should Really Avoid Before Working Out
Unless you’re into nausea, heartburn, and sudden poops.
By Julia Ries
The 12 Best Protein Powders in 2024, According to Experts
Dietitian-approved options that’ll give your smoothies, shakes, and baked goods a boost.
By Sara Coughlin and Jasmine Lynn Seales
The Best Magnesium-Rich Foods to Improve Sleep and Boost Your Muscles
Dark leafy greens aren’t your only option.
By Caroline Tien
WTF Is a ‘Ghost Poop’ and Why Is It Such a Strong Indicator of Your Gut Health?
It’s not as scary as it sounds. In fact, quite the opposite!
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
5 Little Things GI Docs Do Each Day for Better Gut Health
If you want to feel more energized, poop better, and ward off long-term problems, take their advice.
By Caroline Tien
How to Actually Nourish Yourself If Your Medication Is Killing Your Appetite
This common side effect is more than just a bummer—it can be really bad for your health.
By Katie Camero
The reel deal
What Cooking With an ‘Iron Fish’ Can and Can’t Do for Your Health
This TikTok trend is actually legit—just keep a few things in mind before you try it.
By Audrey Bruno
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7 Ways to Actually Improve Your Gut Health
No gimmicks, supplements, or special diets necessary.
By Erica Sloan
Under the microscope
‘Gut-Healing’ Probiotic Supplements Are Everywhere Right Now. Here’s What the Science Says
Researchers are excited about these beneficial bugs—but there are a ton of unknowns once you stuff them into a pill.
By Julia Ries
All the Ways Eating Beets Can Support Your Muscles, Gut, and Heart Health
Who ever thought you could supercharge your workout with a bowl of borscht?
By Caroline Tien
23 Prebiotic-Rich Foods to Eat for a Happier, Healthier Gut
These nutrients are key to balancing your microbiome.
By Erica Sloan
Can What You Eat Really Reduce Your Dementia Risk?
Here’s what food can and can’t do for your most important organ.
By Audrey Bruno
Starbucks Now Has Its Own Fruity Energy Drink—And It Contains Half Your RDA of Caffeine
I bravely tried one (for science!)—and asked an expert if consuming these regularly is a good idea.
By Caroline Tien
Food
How to Stop Automatically Counting Calories Every Time You Eat
It won’t happen overnight, but breaking a longtime dieting habit is possible.
By Christine Byrne, MPH, RD
What Is Coconut Kefir, and Can It Really Do Anything for Your Gut Health?
We asked experts if TikTok’s newest probiotic darling actually lives up to the hype.
By Audrey Bruno
Herd mentality
Add ‘Bovine Colostrum’ to the Long List of Trendy Supplements You Don’t Need
Influencers swear by it—but the science behind the health claims is seriously lacking.
By Audrey Bruno
Get ripped
How to Stop Rancid ‘Protein Farts’ From Ruining Your Workout (and Your Life)
Building muscle doesn’t have to be so stinky.
By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T.
Panera’s Charged Lemonade Is Packed With Caffeine—Here’s What a Dietitian Thinks of It
A 20-ounce serving has 260 milligrams of caffeine and 82 grams of sugar.
By Maggie O'Neill
Food
The FDA’s New Plan to Label Some Foods as ‘Healthy’ Is a Bad Idea
It probably won’t improve public health—and it may do the opposite.
By Christine Byrne, MPH, RD
Food
‘Diet Culture’ Isn’t Just About Smoothies and Food-Tracking Apps
And it doesn’t only harm people who diet.
By Christine Byrne, MPH, RD
Do You Really Need to Care About Your Daily Sugar Intake?
Remember: Sugar is just one part of your diet.
By Carolyn L. Todd