Mar 27th, 2026 - It's not as high in protein as you think. There's a pretty standard pattern I follow whenever I start to see a new food trend popping up on social media. First, it just seems like a coincidence. Then, I start to wonder if maybe this is something I really should be paying attention to. But then, inevitably, I begin to question if this food trend has any merit at all—if this was truly the greatest health secret of all time, wouldn't we have already known this for years? That's exactly the pattern I find myself in with the latest cottage cheese craze. Cottage cheese has been touted as a ... [Read More]

Mar 25th, 2026 - Oats are a powerful functional food that can help lower LDL, or "bad," cholesterol, improve blood sugar control, and promote digestive health. By carefully preparing oats, paying attention to added ingredients, processing methods, and preparation style, you can influence their nutritional effects and health benefits. 1. Choose Minimally Processed Oats Whole or minimally processed oats, which include whole oat groats, steel-cut oats, and traditional rolled oats, are healthier than highly processed instant oats . They retain more fiber, minerals, and bioactive compounds linked to ... [Read More]

Mar 24th, 2026 - You're probably aware that added sugar isn't great for your health, and may have tried to scale back as a result. But actually cutting back on sugary foods is easier said than done, especially if you have a sweet tooth. There's a common hack that suggests having less sweet foods in your diet will make you crave sugar less, but new research suggests that's actually not true. In fact, the study, which was published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition , found that your sweet tooth just is what it is. "It seems our liking for sweet taste is very stable, at least in adulthood," ... [Read More]

Mar 24th, 2026 - What you eat has a direct impact on your focus, mood, memory, and overall cognition. And while there's no single "brain food" that does it all, research consistently shows that certain foods offer particularly powerful benefits for long-term brain health . Here are five worth adding to your plate, and the science behind why they work. 1. Fatty fish Salmon, sardines, and mackerel are rich in DHA and EPA, two omega-3 fatty acids that are critical for brain cell structure and reducing neuroinflammation. DHA is actually the dominant omega-3 in the brain, where it influences neurotransmitters and ... [Read More]

Mar 23rd, 2026 - Is it true that … you need to work out if you want to lose weight? To shift the pounds you need to create a calorie deficit, which means changes to your diet, exercise, or a combination of the two n order to lose weight, most people need to maintain a calorie deficit over a sustained period, says Bethan Crouse, a performance nutritionist at Loughborough University. "This can be done by increasing exercise to boost your calorie expenditure and therefore create a deficit," she says. "In that case, exercise might be the key to losing weight. But you could approach it the ... [Read More]

Mar 22nd, 2026 - By When you're planning healthy meals, you're probably focusing on protein and veggies, right? That's great, since those two sources contain key nutrients. At the same time, it's important not to demonize or underestimate the value of carbohydrates. While you may have originally heard dietitians say that carbs are a no-no, many are changing their tune -and it's time that we did, too. Carbs are a favorable energy source for the body. They can also help control blood glucose and insulin metabolism, help with fermentation, promote regularity and participate in cholesterol and triglyceride ... [Read More]