Nutrition &amp; Diet

Health & Wellness Editorial Team · 5 min

Diet Trends That Quietly Undermine Nutritional Balance

Some popular eating approaches cut out entire food groups without clear benefit. Here's what research says about the nut…

Dietary Fat Has a Reputation Problem

Saturated, unsaturated, trans — what nutrition science actually says about fat, and why decades of low-fat advice oversi…

Grocery Shopping Habits That Support a More Nutritious Diet

Small, consistent decisions at the store shape what ends up on your plate. A practical checklist for building a cart tha…

Intermittent Fasting: What It Is, What the Evidence Shows, and What It Doesn't

A balanced look at intermittent fasting approaches, what peer-reviewed research has found so far, and important caveats …

Macronutrients Explained: What Carbs, Proteins, and Fats Actually Do

A plain-language breakdown of the three macronutrients, their roles in the body, and why balance matters more than elimi…

Micronutrients Most Americans Fall Short On — And Food Sources to Consider

National dietary surveys point to consistent shortfalls in certain vitamins and minerals. Here's what they are and which…

Nutrition Labels vs. Health Claims: Two Very Different Things on the Same Package

Front-of-pack claims like 'low fat' or 'high protein' are marketing. Here's how they differ from regulated Nutrition Fac…

Protein Sources Across Eating Patterns: Animal, Plant, and Everything Between

A side-by-side look at protein quality, digestibility, and practical considerations across animal and plant-based source…

Reading a Nutrition Facts Label Without Getting Confused

Learn what each section of the Nutrition Facts panel actually means, from serving size to percent daily value, in plain …

Health & Wellness Editorial Team · 5 min

Sodium in the American Diet: Where It Actually Comes From

Most dietary sodium doesn't come from the salt shaker. A look at where it hides, what the research says, and how to read…

Health & Wellness Editorial Team · 8 min

The Mediterranean Eating Pattern: What It Actually Looks Like Day to Day

Beyond olive oil and fish, here's a practical picture of the Mediterranean dietary pattern, its evidence base, and how i…

Health & Wellness Editorial Team · 8 min

Understanding Dietary Fiber: Soluble, Insoluble, and Why the Difference Matters

Fiber does more than support digestion. Here's how each type works and which everyday foods deliver a meaningful amount …

Health & Wellness Editorial Team · 5 min

Whole Grains vs. Refined Grains: What Changes When Wheat Gets Processed

See what's lost during grain refining, how it affects nutrition, and what the evidence says about choosing whole grains …