The average American diet reads like a cautionary tale. Convenience has quietly won the battle against nutrition, and the result is a food culture packed with high-fructose corn syrup, trans fats, ...

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As a dietitian, I’m the first to tell you that too much of anything (especially sweets) isn’t exactly your body’s best friend. The guidelines are clear—limit added sugar, keep it under control, yada ...

What you eat before bed can impact your sleep. A dietitian shares which 10 common foods to skip for a better night’s rest and happier mornings.

Bacon has long been a staple of American pantries, brunch spreads, and viral food sensations. So when news broke that the country was running low on pork belly stockpile, with demand outstripping ...

Potatoes are high in key nutrients and starch, which can raise blood sugar. However, how you prepare potatoes, what you eat them with, and other factors may blunt potential blood sugar spikes.

Late-night cravings might be doing more than just ruining your diet. New research from the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine suggests that heart health isn’t just about what’s on your plate — ...

A simple shift in your evening routine may give your heart a measurable boost. In a new study, adults who stopped eating and dimmed the lights three hours before bed and extended their overnight fast ...

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN, is a registered dietitian and freelance health writer specializing in women’s health, gut health, and integrative nutrition. Oats contain beta-glucan, a soluble fiber ...

While low-carb diets are almost always low in sugar, low-sugar diets don’t necessarily limit total carbohydrates.