Pork and beef are high-protein champs on the dinner menu. Both meats are tasty, satisfying and versatile. If you choose lean cuts and control the portions, they can be low in saturated fat and part of a heart-healthy diet, dietitians say. People trying to lose weight or manage it can see benefits, too, like satiety…

Family-based behavioral treatment (FBT) is a clinically-proven approach to treating children with obesity in which a health care professional works with the family to help children lose weight by promoting physical activity, encouraging healthy eating habits, and teaching age-appropriate behavioral skills. While FBT is traditionally led by clinicians, researchers at University of California San Diego’s…

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently released its 2025 Scientific Report from the dietary guidelines advisory committee, updating Americans on which foods are best to increase or reduce as part of a healthy diet. While most of the new dietary guidelines are similar to recommendations of previous years, the report does include…

SNAP benefits—formerly known as “food stamps” for low-income households—are in the sights of President Donald Trump and the Republicans as they seek to cut down on federal expenditure and improve the health of Americans. Former President Joe Biden increased the amount paid to recipients of SNAP benefits by 21 percent to help poorer families with…

Western-style sushi rolls often stray far from the dish’s healthful origins. Photo / Getty Images Online exclusive As well as Jennifer Bowden’s columns in the NZ Listener, listener.co.nz subscribers can access her fortnightly Myth-busters column which explore food and nutrition myths. Here, she examines how sushi has become a less healthy eating option as it…

January is a month when many of us promise we will try harder to become or stay healthy. We make New Year’s resolutions to eat better and lose weight. But by March or April, many of us feel deflated for not having enough willpower to maintain our commitment toward healthier eating. Over the past few decades,…

Photo Credit: Albina Tiplyashina High school students in the United States do not engage enough in healthy lifestyle behaviors, according to the CDC. From 2013 to 2023, there was a decrease in multiple types of healthy behaviors, including the percentage of students eating fruit (63% to 55%) and vegetables (61% to 58%) and having breakfast…

We all want to eat a little healthier, but what impact does a healthier diet have on the health of the planet? The link is closer than you might think … How does Tesco ensure the products we put in our trolleys are healthy, sustainable, and affordable? We hear from Tesco’s head of healthy and…

Beverages take up aisles in the supermarket, making them a substantial part of most people’s diets. And the type of beverages you choose for your kids makes a difference in their overall health. But the guidance on the most nutritious drinks to give kids, especially school-aged children and teens, isn’t always clear. Is it OK…