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What is the flexitarian diet, exactly? Shavonne Morrison, MS, RD, LD, investigates its benefits and meal plan staples. Plus: Does the trending, semi-vegetarian diet plan get this dietitian’s approval? In light of the ineffectiveness and restrictiveness of many other diets, the Flexitarian Diet is surging in popularity. But is this diet really unique? And beyond […]

Have you ever wondered what the side effects of a low-fat diet could be? Worried that eating fat will make you gain weight? Turns out, there are consequences of a low-fat diet. Chelsey Amer, MS, RDN, CDN, investigates what happens when you don’t eat enough fat. Read up on low-fat diet side effects and why […]

Wondering what a dietitian eats in a day? Guided by the practice of mindful eating, Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, CLE, shares her standard nutritionist food diary. My healthy eating philosophy can be summed up in three words: easy, balanced, and flexible. Why I Practice Mindful Eating Over the years, I’ve actively worked to disconnect myself from […]

Recipe developer and food stylist Nasim Lahbichi bakes his go-to chocolate orange cake recipe. The best part? It’s healthy enough to eat for breakfast! Growing up, breakfast was the highlight of my day. It’s safe to say my everlasting love of food started with learning how to scramble the perfect egg at the age of […]

Here’s a deep dive into why it’s important to stay hydrated, including the side effects of dehydration. Plus: a daily benchmark for fluid intake and helpful tips to stay hydrated. It’s no surprise that water is essential to nearly all forms of life. In fact, approximately 60 percent of the human body is made of […]

Carrie Gabriel, MS, RDN, shares a variety of diet and lifestyle hacks that promote healthy eating and nutrition habits. If you’d like to form better eating habits, now’s as good a time as any to start making progress. Contrary to popular belief, this goal doesn’t require drastic diets or unsafe cleanses. In fact, a few […]

Nutritional psychiatrist Uma Naidoo, MD, shares what she eats on a typical day to naturally boost mental health. Have you ever wondered how to eat to improve your mood and mental health? I’m Uma Naidoo, MD, a Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist, chef, and Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. The Food Diary […]

Looking for cozy comfort food that’s good for both you and the planet? Jessica Bippen, MS, RD, has a chickpea noodle soup recipe that’s a plant-based take on classic chicken noodle. This vegan noodle soup ticks all the boxes when it comes to the flavor and comfort of classic chicken noodle soup—all the while being […]

Jessica Bippen, MS, RD, whips up a healthy dark chocolate bark recipe that’s boosted with feel-good ingredients. Bonus: It’s ready in about 20 minutes and is perfect for gifting! Chocolate bark may be one of easiest desserts to make. For starters, it’s simple and holds up well. Plus, as long as you have chocolate, you […]

Miriam Jacobson, MS, RD, CNS, shares a vegan butternut squash soup recipe that’ll promote good health and delight your tastebuds all winter long. Like most winter squashes, butternut squash is very healthy for you and a great addition to your winter meal plan. Here’s how to make vegan butternut squash soup to stay warm and […]

Is pumpkin good for you? Absolutely! Learn about the health benefits of pumpkin so you can feel good indulging as temperatures cool down. Pumpkins are easily one of the most popular fall foods. From pumpkin spice lattes and pumpkin pies to pumpkin-flavored everything, what’s not to love? If you’ve been pumped about pumpkin this year, […]

Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, CLE, shares the best foods for healthy sperm to boost male fertility and support men’s overall health. There are a variety of factors that influence fertility in general, many of which are out of your control, but diet is actually something that could make a difference, particularly when it comes to male […]