Food and Nutrition

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You’re Not Wrong—Brussels Sprouts Taste Way Better Now Than They Did When We Were Kids, and It’s Because of Science

Although we’d like to think it’s because our palates have matured, it’s not the reason why.

By Maki Yazawa

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Is Drinking a Diet Soda with a Meal Better or Worse for You Than Just... Drinking Nothing?

If you haven't wondering this while diving into your third Diet Coke of the day... Did you really live...

By Christina Manian, RD

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5 Beverages the Longest-Living People in the World Drink Every Day for Healthy Aging

The fifth is a real surprise.

By Erin Bunch

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You Can Make These 3-Ingredient Blueberry Almond Energy Bars Faster Than You Can Say ‘RXBAR Duuupe’

By Maki Yazawa

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Expiration Dates Tend To Be Loose Recommendations, but These Are the Foods You Shouldn’t Keep Past Due

By Maki Yazawa

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‘I’m a Gastroenterologist, and Here’s What Happens When You Swallow Gum—And How Long It Takes To Exit Your System'

By Michele Ross

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Why Dietitians Say That Fat-Free Salad Dressing Is the Biggest Scam of All Time (Sorry, '90s Diet Culture)

By Ashley Broadwater

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‘I’m a Water Sommelier, and This Is One Type of Water I Drink for Maximum Hydration’

By Maki Yazawa

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5 Benefits of Eating Dessert Regularly, According to Dietitians

By Caroline Young, MS, RD

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Meet Sulforaphane, the Longevity-Promoting Nutrient That’s Excellent at Fighting Inflammation

By Lauren Wicks

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4 Lifestyle Habits the Longest-Lived People on the Planet All Have in Common

By Kells McPhillips

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‘I’m a Dietitian, and These Are the 5 Mood-Boosting Drinks I Sip Daily To Help Keep Anxiety at Bay’

By Maki Yazawa

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5 Things To Do Before Bed Tonight for Better Gut Health

By Isadora Baum

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4 Misconceptions You Probably Have About Supplements That an RD Says Aren’t Backed by Science

By Maki Yazawa

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These 2-Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Brownies Are *So* Rich in Sleep-Boosting Magnesium

By Kells McPhillips

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‘I’m a Gastroenterologist, and These Are the 5 Most Gut-Friendly Sweeteners’ (Yes, There’s One Clear Winner)

By Michele Ross

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What To Eat Before a 5K Race, According to a Registered Dietitian and Runner

By Emily Laurence

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A Registered Dietitian Explains the Difference Between the Terms ‘Vegan’ and ‘Plant-Based’

By Maki Yazawa

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Expressing Gratitude Has Been Scientifically Proven To Help You Live Longer, Says a World Leader in Longevity Research

By Michele Ross

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How To Keep Yourself From Falling Into a Diet Culture-Induced ‘Wellness Trap,’ According to a Leading Intuitive Eating RD

By Maki Yazawa

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Research Says 150 Years Is the Longest Possible Lifespan for Humans. Here Are 8 Top Longevity Tips for Staying Healthy As You Age

By Kara Jillian Brown

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This Five-Star ‘Breakfast in Paradise’ Berry Crumble Parfait Is Packed With Protein and Anti-Inflammatory Benefits

By Abbey Stone

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‘I’m a Nutritional Psychiatrist and Chef, and These Are the 7 Omega-3-Rich Brain Foods I Eat Daily’

By Michele Ross

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I’m an RD—If You Don’t Prefer the Taste of These 4 ‘Healthier’ Low-Carb Swaps, Know That They’re Not Actually Any Better for You

By Anthea Levi, RD

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You Should Be Using Your Pancake Mix To Bake High-Protein Homemade Bread—Here’s How

By Maki Yazawa

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Does Lemon Perfect Offer the Same Health and Hydration Perks as Lemon Water? I Drank It for 10 Days To See

By Lizzy Briskin

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Feel Uncomfortable if You Eat More Than Your Partner? Here Are 5 Tips From an RD and Therapist

By Ashley Broadwater

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Why a Germ Expert Is Begging You To Remove the Foil or Plastic Seal Under the Lid of Your Containers After Opening

By Annita Katee

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One Serving of Basil Seeds Has 60% of Your Daily Fiber Needs (and More Reasons To Love These Anti-Inflammatory Superseeds)

By Lizzy Briskin

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Eating Plans That Lead to Longer Lifespans Have One Thing in Common

By Maki Yazawa

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‘I’m a Gastroenterologist, and These Are the Gut-Healthy Snacks I Nosh On for Regularity’

By Maki Yazawa

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7 Health Benefits of Raw Garlic That Make It Worth the Stinky Breath

By Mercey Livingston

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We Asked an RD About the Tart Cherry ‘Sleepy Girl Mocktail' That’s Taking Over the Internet—And Yup, Every Ingredient Will Help You Drift Off

By Maki Yazawa

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Here's Why Vegan Food Always Tastes Better in a Restaurant, According to One of the Biggest Names in Plant-Based Cooking

By Maki Yazawa

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I’m a Chef That's Tried Every Trick for Keeping Lettuce Crisp—This Is the #1 Way To Avoid Soggy Salad Greens

By Maki Yazawa

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Here’s How Dentists Recommend Drinking Coffee So Your Teeth Stay Cavity-Free and White as Can Be (Slow Sippers, Listen Up)

By Maki Yazawa

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This 4-Ingredient Anti-Inflammatory Peanut Butter Cookies and Cream Yogurt Bark Deserves a Permanent Place in Your Freezer

By Michele Ross

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‘I Study the Microbiome for a Living, and These Are the 5 Non-Negotiable Things Everyone Should Be Doing for Their Gut Health’

By Maki Yazawa

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Exactly What Science Says About Artificial Sweeteners—And How They Impact Your Health

By Christina Manian, RD

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You’re Only 4 Ingredients Away From This High-Protein Parm and Ricotta Gnocchi Recipe

By Michele Ross

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This 5-Ingredient Boba Tea Avocado Smoothie Recipe Sparks Springtime Joy With Every Sip

By Maki Yazawa

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Why Coffee at a Coffee Shop Is So Expensive, According to Coffee Experts

By Maki Yazawa

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Dietitians and Derms Agree: It's Time To Debunk These 5 Myths About Eating Collagen

By Isadora Baum

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Care for a Perfectly-Cooked Frittata That Requires Zero Effort? Use Your Air Fryer

By Maki Yazawa

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This 5-Ingredient Cucumber, Ginger, and Sweet Pepper Salad Highlights Springtime's Best Anti-Inflammatory Produce

By Maki Yazawa

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5 Easy Ways a Coffee Expert Says You Should Be Tweaking Your Coffee Recipe for More Balanced, Less Bitter Flavor

By Maki Yazawa

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The First-Ever Plant-Based Hard-Boiled Eggs Look and Taste Like the Real Deal

By Maki Yazawa

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6 Manuka Honey Benefits That Prove It's Worth the Buzz

By Emily Laurence

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What a Licensed Clinical Aesthetician Eats (and Drinks) Every Day for Clear, Glowing Skin

By Lauren Wicks

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Food Waste Is One of the Most Actionable Issues We Can Tackle in the Fight Against Climate Change

By Dana Gunders

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This $25 Kitchen Gadget Will Significantly Upgrade the Flavor of Your Homemade Coffee (and Baked Goods)

By Maki Yazawa

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These Easy Air-Fryer Banana Fritters Are the Most Delicious Gut-Friendly Breakfast Food

By Lauren Wicks

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The Science of Hanger, Explained—Plus How To Prevent It From Taking Over in Any Situation

By Michele Ross

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Your Kombucha May Have More Alcohol in It Than You Assume (Especially if It’s Homemade)

By Christina Manian, RD

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Coffee Ice Cubes Are the 1-Ingredient Miracle That Will Keep Your Cold Brew From Getting Gross and Watery

By Maki Yazawa

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Heirloom and Perennial Grains Are Trending—Here's Why

By Christina Manian, RD

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43 Unexpected and Delightful Foodie Gift Ideas for Mother's Day

By Kayla Hui

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I’m an RD, and Here’s Why I Solely Recommend Adding—Rather Than Cutting Out—Foods

By Natalie Pirolli, RD

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You’re Only 3 Ingredients Away From This Strawberry Cheesecake ‘Nice Cream’ Packed With 20 Grams of Protein Per Serving

By Maki Yazawa

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‘I’m a Sleep Expert—These Are the 14 Foods for Better Sleep That Never Leave My Grocery List’

By Maki Yazawa

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Love & Lemons Carrot Cake Smoothie Is a Gift From the Gut-Friendly Breakfast Gods

By Jeanine Donofrio

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Constipated? Try Any of These 12 Healthy Foods That Help You Poop

By Hannah Schneider

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How To Make Tabitha Brown’s Famous Vegan ‘Deviled Eggs’ With Mushrooms and Pickle Juice

By Tehrene Firman

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The Assumption That Everyone Benefits From Reading Food Labels Is Unsafe and Short-Sighted, Says an RD—Here's Why

By Isabel Vasquez, RD

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‘I’m a Barista, and Here’s How I Make Coffee Without a Coffee Maker for Emergency Caffeine Needs’

By Maki Yazawa

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5 Ready-To-Eat Cookie Dough Recipes Packed With Protein for a Midday Snack

By Maki Yazawa

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‘I’m a World Leader in Longevity Research—This Is the One Type of Bread I Eat Every Day for Healthy Aging’

By Maki Yazawa

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I Tried Drinking Cacao Tea Before Bed for 2 Weeks, and I Finally Feel Well-Rested When My Alarm Blares

By Maki Yazawa

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Hey, Cereal Lovers: We Found You the Easiest Way To Eat an RD-Recommended 30 Grams of Protein for Breakfast

By Maki Yazawa

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Coffee Beans Are Seasonal, Too—Here’s How To Transition Your Caffeine Routine for Spring, According to a Coffee Expert

By Maki Yazawa

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7 Foods Most Likely To Cause Food Poisoning, According to a Food Scientist

By Maki Yazawa

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The 5 Gut-Friendly Cooking Oils a Gastroenterologist Always Keeps Packed in His Pantry

By Michele Ross

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We Tested the 3 Best Ways To Bake No-Knead Bread at Home, and We Feel Very Strongly About the Results

By Maki Yazawa

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I Tried Swapping My Morning Coffee for Electrolyte Water, and My Energy Levels Are Stable for the First Time in Forever

By Lauren Wicks

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Protein Consumption in America Is Contributing Hugely To Climate Change—Here's How You Can Reduce Your Impact

By Christina Manian, RD