Many people look forward to the Thanksgiving spread, but some people may need to watch what they eat for health reasons. TOLEDO, Ohio — Turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes and pies. Those foods are among the usual Thanksgiving fixings. While chowing down on beloved dishes surrounded by friends and family is a part of the holiday,…

If you have diabetes and you’re looking to better manage the foods you eat around the holidays, there’s some good news. It’s possible to stay healthy and still enjoy holiday indulgences, so long as you plan carefully and mind your portions. There are a few reasons why managing diabetes around the holidays can get tricky.…

Rice cakes are a low-calorie diet staple for good reason: They may not be big on flavor, but they have a satisfying crunch and make a great base for other healthy ingredients, dietitians say. Made from brown rice, plain rice cakes can provide some nutrients while being remarkably low in calories. They’re often considered a…

People in their 50s can be prone to a “vicious cycle”, says Nathan LeBrasseur, director of the Mayo Clinic’s Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging. The high-stress grind of work and family responsibilities can lead to days when exercise, a solid meal and good sleep are bonuses rather than givens. When such days become…

Kaiser Permanente analysis finds infants of mothers whose diets aligned with guidelines were more likely to have healthy growth through age two Mothers whose diets aligned with federal nutrition guidelines during pregnancy were more likely to have babies whose birth weight and growth in early childhood also aligned with recommendations, according to new research from…

The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee has announced its recommendations for the 2025–2030 U.S. Dietary Guidelines, and they include a historic shift in favor of plant-based whole foods. The Dietary Guidelines not only counsel individual Americans on how to eat; they also set budgeting priorities for the millions of dollars that the U.S. government invests in…

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The number of young people affected by childhood obesity in the U.S. has nearly tripled since the 1970s, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Rochester, doctors and dietitians have launched a program that takes the focus off weight, urging small changes that can lead to a life of better health.…

As he put it, “I hope to continue losing this weight.” Of course, this isn’t the first time Jelly Roll has gotten candid with his decision to lose weight. In fact, he first opened up about his lifestyle switch back in 2018.   “I’ve been obese since I was a small child,” he wrote in an…