Protein is an essential nutrient for muscle health, immunity, and many other important processes. It also helps you feel full between meals, which can support weight loss and healthy weight maintenance. While protein bars are the typical go-to snack or meal, many contain ingredients like added sugar, artificial sweeteners, and preservatives. In fact, many other…
Oats are almost synonymous with fiber—a hearty bowl for breakfast can help support gut and heart health, and help you feel full after eating. Just one half-cup of uncooked oats (about 1 cup of oatmeal) has 4 grams of fiber. That’s nothing to shake a stick at, but there are plenty of other foods that…
Your diet plays a significant role in brain health, including memory, thought processing, and learning. Nutritious foods like berries, nuts, seafood, and vegetables help support healthy brain function and memory, while consuming foods high in added sugar and refined carbs may have the opposite effect. High-sugar diets may cause difficulty with thinking and processing, increased dementia…
A new study found that compounds in many plant-based oils, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The findings “support the long-standing recommendation to increase the amount of plant foods people eat,” the study’s lead author, Fenglei Wang, PhD, a research associate at the Harvard T.H….
On May 19, cucumbers from Bedner Growers were recalled nationwide due to a multistate Salmonella outbreak. Since then, dozens of other products with cucumbers—such as salads, salsas, and sushi—have been pulled from shelves over Salmonella concerns. The initial recall includes whole cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers Inc. and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Inc. nationwide…
Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes inflammation in the digestive system that can lead to stomach pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and other symptoms. These challenging symptoms can come and go in flare cycles. Your diet can be key in managing symptoms and avoiding long-term health effects like malnutrition. There…
2024 was a major year for food recalls. In fact, hospitalizations and deaths from contaminated food in 2024 doubled from the year prior. In the wake of so many headlines about foodborne illness outbreaks, you may be wondering which foods were the top culprits—a new report identified 10. Each year, Consumer Reports pulls together the…
Inflammation is your immune system’s natural response to irritants, injuries, or infections. While short-term inflammation helps you heal, chronic (long-term) inflammation can damage your body over time, increasing your risk of serious conditions like heart disease, certain cancers, and diabetes. Your diet plays a big role. While certain foods help fight inflammation, others—like processed snacks,…
There are three main types of omega-3 fats: docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). DHA and EPA are concentrated in seafood, while ALA can be found in certain plant foods, like walnuts. Walnuts are a good source of ALA (they contain 2.57 grams per ounce), but eating other foods naturally rich…
Magnesium helps your body with important processes like nerve function, blood pressure regulation, and DNA synthesis. Unfortunately, many people don’t get enough of this essential mineral. Studies show that 45% of U.S. adults are deficient in magnesium. Luckily, you can boost your intake naturally by eating magnesium-rich foods—including vegetables, grains, cocoa, beans, and more. 157…
