In late September, leading nutrition experts released updated Healthy Eating Indexes — scoring systems that grade how Americans stick to recommendations on a healthy diet. For the first time, the group added a Healthy Eating Index for toddlers, aged 12 to 23 months. And like nearly every other toddler parent, there’s almost certainly no way…

When walking down the pasta aisle, it’s becoming increasingly easy to find flourless options. Legume-based pastas made with chickpeas and lentils are definitely trendy, but are they worth the hype?  Gastroenterologist Will Bulsiewicz, M.D. broke down the gluten-free alternatives in a new Instagram video. See what he has to say about chickpea and lentil pastas’…

To scoop or not to scoop? That’s the question floating around the internet after a Los Angeles man was refused service for his specific breakfast order. TikTok user Taylor Offer shared a video last week detailing his experience ordering a “scooped gluten-free bagel” at a bagel shop in New York City. Offer shared that, typically,…

There are many reasons to enjoy a nutritious breakfast each day. Here are a few of the benefits. Weight Management Starting your day with a balanced breakfast could help you maintain a healthy weight. “Those that eat breakfast tend to have a healthier weight and are less likely to overeat at other meals,” says Smolen.…

TAMPA (BLOOM) – Life can get hectic, and it’s easy to let our nutrition take a backseat when we’re constantly on the go. But fear not! In this article, we’ll share some practical nutrition hacks for those of you with jam-packed schedules who still want to prioritize eating well. These tips and tricks will help…

Ask people if they want to live to 100 and may will say no, because they don’t want to be a burden to their kids—sick or disabled and requiring lots of care. But what if you could reach very old age and remain fit enough to run a 10K or hike steep trails—or at least…

The Mediterranean dietThe role of olive oilNutrients in olive oilHeart-healthy benefitsFighting inflammationUsing olive oil in cookingEmbracing the Mediterranean dietResources Further reading The Mediterranean diet The Mediterranean diet stands as a renowned model of healthy eating, citing numerous health benefits. An abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds characterizes the diet. It also…

The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. In theory, juice should be a healthy beverage—it’s made from fruit, after all, right? Even the dietary guidelines consider a cup…

What’s your favorite shape of pasta? Are you more of a penne fan or a linguini lover? Spaghetti is the most popular and best-known pasta shape among Americans. And though we typically associate pasta with Italian dishes, the U.S. consumes almost twice the amount of pasta Italy does, according to data from the International Pasta…