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Do Gut-Health Beverages Work?

From kombucha to probiotic sodas, there are plenty of products on the market that claim to benefit your gut. We asked gastrointest …

What Is Cutting and Bulking? And Should You Do It?

The pattern of eating was once used only by serious body builders.

What a Food Safety Expert Wants You to Know About All the Food Recalls

Including how to stay up-to-date on the latest recalled products.

Hydration Advice Teen Athletes Should Never Follow

Teens need more than just water to perform their best.

5 Protein Myths, Debunked

No, you shouldn’t be eating one gram of protein per pound of body weight.

Are Seed Oils Bad for You?

We asked experts to weigh in on some of the claims you may have been hearing on the internet.

Should You Be Adding Magnesium to Your Water?

An expert weighs in on the latest TikTok health claim.

10 Nutritionist-Approved Spice Blends That Bring Plenty of Flavor

Reduce some of your salt intake without compromising on deliciousness.

How to Minimize Cross-Contamination If You Rinse Raw Chicken

By: Patty Lee

While the official stance of food safety experts is, well, to never do it, there are practical, culinary reasons for doing it anyw …

How Much Added Sugar Is Too Much Added Sugar?

A single can of soda contains more than the daily recommendation.

Just Eat the Non-Organic Blueberries – Here’s Why You Should Disregard the ‘Dirty Dozen’

Registered dieticians weigh in on whether pesticide residue should deter you from eating conventionally grown fruits and vegetable …

What Parents Need to Know About the AAP’s New Weight Loss Guidelines for Kids

We asked registered dieticians to break down the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recently released guidelines, which are the first …

Check Your Freezers: What You Need to Know About the Latest Frozen Fruit Recall from Costco, Trader Joe’s and Aldi

Frozen strawberries and a tropical blend are being recalled due to a possible hepatitis A contamination.

Which Is Healthier: Turkey or Beef Burgers?

Beef burgers get a bad rap for being too high in fat, but turkey burgers can cook up dry and bland. Here's what to know about choo …

What Is Flexitarianism?

The term often refers to a largely vegetarian diet, with some mindful flexibility around meat — and could be the approach that hel …

How A Food Safety Expert Cleans Her Kitchen

When was the last time you cleaned these spots in your space?

Is Dark Chocolate Safe to Eat?

A recent Consumer Reports article found heavy metals, cadmium and lead, in some dark chocolates.

Should You Stop Eating Popular Sugar Substitute, Erythritol?

A newly published study reports that the artificial sweetener may be linked to cardiovascular health risks.

Are Wire Grill Brushes Dangerous?

A viral TikTok video warns they are. We asked two experts.

The Mediterranean Diet Can Be Beneficial During Pregnancy, Study Finds

For those who are or may become pregnant, the Mediterranean diet offers a food philosophy that brings unique benefits during this …

What You Need to Know About the Latest Listeria Food Recalls

The recall includes multiple brands of ready-to-eat sandwiches, salads, yogurt, wraps and other related products.

Are Gas Stoves Safe?

Here’s why people are worried, and what you can do to minimize health risks.

How to Make Your Own Spiced Nuts

Enjoy all the flavor of this satisfying snack, without all the sodium and extra oil packaged varieties tend to come with.