The term “superfood” gets tossed around a lot these days, but you might be wondering: What are superfoods, and what makes them, well, so “super?” There are foods that lower cholesterol, foods for brain health, and so many more out there that boost longevity. While there is no official definition of a “superfood,” generally, they…

The Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District is offering the “Create Better Health” workshop for residents. The free workshop will be in the Conference Room at the Wichita Falls Public Library at 600 11th Street each Tuesday beginning this coming Tuesday and lasting through May 20. Classes will be noon-1 p.m. Here’s the schedule: Tuesday:…

Fiber is a multitasking nutrient that benefits your gut and your heart, and it helps keep blood sugar levels in check. Fiber is also a type of carbohydrate, experts say. But there are a surprising amount of foods that are both high-fiber and low-carb. When people manage to get enough fiber in their diet, that…

Ani Freedman Updated April 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM Americans love chicken—but eating it as often as we do may not be as healthy as once thought. (Getty Images) When experts recommend the best diets for healthy aging, heart health, or to help prevent cancer and chronic disease, they often emphasize fruits and vegetables, legumes,…

If you’ve seen videos of people eating sticks of butter or digging into massive steaks, you’ve probably heard of the carnivore diet. The diet, which consists of only animal products, has exploded on social media over the last few years with people touting their life-changing results, both good and bad. But the diet is nothing…

There’s a fresh set of chefs leading the charge in healthy eating across Austin.  Five chefs were recently awarded $9,000 each from the first Austin Eats grant for culinary entrepreneurship. Austin Eats is under the leadership of Austin Coming Together and is an initiative by over 20 local partner organizations to reimagine access to healthy…

If you’re eating fruits, vegetables, legumes and seeds, you’re likely consuming plant estrogen — a group of naturally occurring compounds that can act like a weaker form of the female sex hormone. The official name is phytoestrogen, an “estrogen-like substance” found in some plants and plant products that may have anticancer effects, according to the…

Key Takeaways Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has proposed a ban on many food dyes. Many foods, including cereals, fruit, sausage and condiments will be affected. In the meantime, you shouldn’t fear these food dyes, a dietitian says. Earlier this year, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced a ban on food dye…

Key Takeaways A new study found that getting moderate amounts of selenium may help lower heart disease risk by 16%. Selenium is found in foods like seafood, whole grains, eggs, dairy and Brazil nuts, among others. Dietary selenium was also associated with lower heart attack and coronary heart disease risk. Selenium is a vital mineral…

Key Takeaways There are dozens of packaged snack options to choose from at the supermarket, including salty snacks and sweet ones, with a variety of different flavor profiles. When shopping for a healthy snack, look for one that’s low in sodium and added sugar, has zero grams of trans fat and less than three grams…