The Yomiuri ShimbunMicrowave steamed spicy miso chicken and vegetable , front, and clear vegetable and glass noodle soup By Miwa Uehara / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer 12:30 JST, May 11, 2025 As spring is the season of new beginnings and hectic schedules, a nutrition specialist offers a simple solution to maintaining healthy eating habits: frozen vegetable…

I eat salmon weekly. It’s tasty and packs an enormous nutritional punch: Salmon is an excellent source of protein, vitamin B12, minerals, antioxidants, vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids. The first time I bought the fish to cook for myself—probably a decade ago—it went horribly wrong. As it turns out, you need to know what…

Struggling to fall asleep at night despite optimizing your nightly wind-down routine? There may be another factor that’s making it challenging to get the recommended seven to nine hours of good-quality sleep: inflammation. While addressing inflammation may not be as easy as avoiding screens too close to bedtime, small changes in your diet may help.…

What kids eat has a direct impact on when kids first get their period. In a new study published in the Human Reproduction journal, researchers determined that a healthy diet can help prevent early mensuration. The study looked at more than 7,500 children aged 9 to 14. The participating kids frequently filled out a food…

We’ve all been taught that almost anything packaged is ultra processed, unhealthy and should be avoided, but that’s not entirely true. Many packaged foods can be nutrient beneficial, but depending on how they’re processed and what ingredients are included. It’s true that many packaged foods are packed with too much salt, sugar, fat, calories and…

This 7-day plan is set at 1,500 calories per day, with modifications for 1,800 and 2,000 calories. Each day provides at least 82 grams of protein and 30 grams of fiber—two nutrients that can help you feel full and may facilitate weight loss.   This no-added-sugar meal plan prioritizes the principles of the nutrient-rich Mediterranean diet.…

From pantry staples to produce, Costco has underrated, budget-friendly items you should be buying. One food writer’s top choices include nuts, frozen berries, maple syrup and more. You may have overlooked these 10 picks, but they’re worth the buy—and all under $15. Over the last decade I’ve become something of a professional shopper. As a…

Share on PinterestA new study suggests that nuts and seeds can be consumed as part of a healthy diet by people at risk for diverticulitis. New research has found that nuts and seeds do not increase the risk of diverticulitis. The findings confirmed that four key dietary patterns, including the DASH diet, help reduce the…