
Dietary Guidelines for Americans Through 2025
The guidelines, which outline what Americans should eat at every stage of life, include advice for babies, but everyone should reduce their intake of sugar and alcohol.
The guidelines, which outline what Americans should eat at every stage of life, include advice for babies, but everyone should reduce their intake of sugar and alcohol.
There are proven, healthy ways to lose weight — but there’s no pill or supplement you can take to make pounds magically disappear.
Experts say that dieters shouldn’t focus on replacing all fatty foods with fat-free or low-fat choices. Instead, they recommend you look at your overall diet.
A diet rich in fruit, veggies, and whole grains lowers the risk of several diseases. Research shows plant-based diets rev up metabolism for weight control, too.
Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) is the latest weight loss drug. Created to treat type 2 diabetes, it lowers your blood sugar and helps you lose pounds better than its rivals.
Being vegetarian doesn’t mean that you’re eating well. Steer clear of processed junk food, and consider learning to cook plant-based cuisines.
Intuitive eating doesn’t mean constantly eating whatever sounds yummy. It’s about being in touch with how, why, and when you eat — instead of focusing on diets.
Many people gain weight in their 40s and 50s, but research shows that our metabolisms remain very steady from age 20 to 60. Here's what you should know.
What is body mass index (BMI)? Doctors have used this simple formula for more than a hundred years to set standards for healthy weights. But your waist size may be more important.
It’s possible that skipping breakfast puts you in a different mindset, and you let good habits slide. The main thing for everyone is to eat healthy, yet many breakfast-skippers don’t.
It’s worth making a habit of eating with your family several times a week. You’ll all eat more healthily if you sit down together, while improving your family’s social and emotional well-being.
What we eat can affect the composition of our microbiome — tiny microorganisms like bacteria — and our health. A handful of healthy almonds each day might make for a healthier gut.
Detox diets aren’t really effective, and they can be dangerous to your health. You don’t need to go on a special cleanse or fast to remove toxins from your body.
If you are buying food online or visiting supermarkets less often, you might rethink which of your local options is the best.