We all love a sweet treat, don’t we? It almost feels like a reward: a sweetened morning coffee to prepare for the long day ahead or a late-night ice cream as a prize for a day’s work.   There is nothing wrong with an occasional sweet treat but consistently eating sugar can add up in…

What did you have for breakfast this morning? Maybe you treated yourself to a fry-up with all the trimmings, or maybe you opted for a “healthy” fruit yogurt, cereal, or a piece of toast. Well, according to new research, all of these breakfasts may be causing us to age prematurely. In the U.S., ultra-processed foods…

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Protein shakes are popular among teens, but a health expert wants parents to reframe how they think about the muscle-building meal replacers. According to the National Poll on Children’s Health, 41% of responding parents said their teens had consumed a protein supplement within the past year. Just under a quarter of those said their kids…

Here’s Today’s Feel-Good Story: Happy Eating Healthy Day! Put a rainbow of vibrant veggies and fruits on your plate and enjoy the deliciousness of eating healthy! Of course, we allow ourselves to cheat every once in a while, but today, we dedicate to opening our eyes to the world of nutritious eating. Eating healthy can…

Here’s Today’s Feel-Good Story: Happy Eating Healthy Day! Put a rainbow of vibrant veggies and fruits on your plate and enjoy the deliciousness of eating healthy! Of course, we allow ourselves to cheat every once in a while, but today, we dedicate to opening our eyes to the world of nutritious eating. Eating healthy can…

Here’s Today’s Feel-Good Story: Happy Eating Healthy Day! Put a rainbow of vibrant veggies and fruits on your plate and enjoy the deliciousness of eating healthy! Of course, we allow ourselves to cheat every once in a while, but today, we dedicate to opening our eyes to the world of nutritious eating. Eating healthy can…

Elon Musk’s mother, Maye Musk, doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to nutrition. During a Thursday appearance on Fox Business’ “The Bottom Line,” Musk was asked about “Make America Healthy Again,” the wellness initiative from former President Donald J. Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., which focuses on choosing healthier foods. The model and dietitian,…

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Everyone is gassy and bloated sometimes. But when belly bloat becomes chronic, something might be up. And that something could be what you’re eating. The good news is that simple diet changes can often ease your digestive woes and stop the uncomfortable feeling in your tummy. We spoke with a dietitian specializing in gut health…