Healthy Eating

Does sugar cause cancer? As a senior research dietitian at MD Anderson, I hear this question a lot. So, let’s look at the evidence to find out whether sugar causes ...

Vitamin D builds your bones and keeps your gut sealed, among many other essential functions − but many children are deficient You’ve likely heard about vitamin D’s important role in maintaining strong ...

If you are on a weight loss journey, it's no secret that you are constantly looking for effective diet and workout strategies. The internet is flooded with millions of restrictive ...

Americans are worried about the chemicals in their food, and some politicians are expressing the same concerns. In January, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asserted that the food ...

​Harvard study reveals the best diets for healthy aging and Alternative Healthy Eating Index emerges the winner Aging is an inevitable part of life. As they age, most people often ...

Research finds people with self-declared gluten sensitivity experienced symptoms whether or not they ate gluten. People who report being gluten intolerant but do not have celiac disease may be experiencing ...

Ultraprocessed foods give grocery consumers little choice Most U.S. grocery stores seem to offer endless options in their aisles, which are full of cereals, pastas and baked goods available in ...

Emerging research suggests there might be a link between the texture-tweaking agents and health risks They keep salad dressing from separating, ice cream from dripping and muffins from hardening. Emulsifiers, ...

Kids today consume far more sugar than recommended, but the effects don’t stop in childhood. New research reveals surprising ways early sugar exposure shapes long-term health. Parents have long known ...

You’d be nuts to skip out on this superfood. Walnuts are a rich source of healthy fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals. Owing to a combination of vitamin E, melatonin and polyphenols (powerhouse ...

Emulsifiers found in many processed and ultra-processed foods may lead to chronic inflammation in the gut — setting off a “chain reaction of health issues.” Some substances don’t mix naturally, ...

Fend off holiday weight gain with these easy eating tricks. 1. The Strategy: Bring Your Own Food Eat the best-for-you offerings first. For example, hot soup as a first course―especially ...