Nutrition

Bone Broth Has Many Benefits—But Meal Replacement Isn’t One of Them, Says Experts

Bone broth is a great collagen-boosting supplement, but it's time to stop treating it like a meal replacement.

TikTok Is Obsessed With Chia Seed Water—Is It Actually Good for You?

A legit way to boost your health or just a passing fad? Two RDs weigh in.

This Natural Sweetener May Improve Your Heart and Gut Health

Bonus: You probably already have it in your pantry.

Good News: You Can DIY Your Own Protein Powder

No pain, all gain with this simple DIY protein powder recipe.

Let’s Settle This: Which Nut Is the Best Source of Protein?

And, does it matter? Plus, dietician-approved pairings to get the most out of your snack.

It’s Official: This Is What You Should (And Shouldn’t) Be Eating Before and After Your Workout

Fitness got you hungry? Experts weigh in on how you can fuel your body pre- and post-workout for best results.

Should You Be Talking To Your Mental Health Provider About Your Diet?

Turns out trusting your gut is more than a feeling, thanks to the brain-gut axis.

Is Your Favorite Salt Causing an Iodine Deficiency?

Swapping out table salt for sea salt? Heed experts' warnings about missing out on this key nutrient.

The Girl Scouts Are Being Sued for ‘Heavy Metals’ in Their Cookies—but Are They Dangerous?

Don't throw away that sleeve of Thin Mints in your freezer just yet.

Move Over Stevia—Monk Fruit is Here to Stay

As wellness trends move away from more commercially-available artificial sweeteners, monk fruit continues to fully stake a claim in the sweetener world.

There’s Opposing Advice Online About Vitamin A—So, What’s True?

Wellness "influencers" started bragging about low vitamin A diets online—then the measles outbreak happened.

Hold Up: Is Your Nutrition App Working Against You?

Here are 6 warning signs experts say to watch out for when using nutrition and fitness apps.

Yep, Microplastics Are in Your Food—How Worried Should You Be?

From seafood to tea bags, a surprising list of foods now contain microplastics.

MSG Gets a Bad Rap—and It’s Totally Undeserved, According to Experts

It's time we give up the "MSG is making you sick" rhetoric.

Turns Out You Can Now Get Your Farmers’ Market Haul Straight From the Couch

With food prices at an all-time high, there's a new way to get access to fresh groceries—farm-to-consumer subscription boxes.

Turns Out, Olive Oil Is Doing a Lot for the Brain

New research suggests olive oil may reduce dementia-related mortality risks.

Rose Water Is About to Be Everywhere This Spring 

How to use it, and what the science really says about the touted benefits. Plus: A pancake recipe.

PSA: Walmart’s Stock of Protein-Rich Snacks Is Major—Here Are an RD’s Favorites

Why Are People Suddenly Eating Handfuls of Spinach Straight From the Fridge?

TL;DR: You don’t have to eat raw spinach out of the container like a raccoon to get the nutritional benefits.

How To Tell if Your Peanut Butter Has Gone Bad (Because It Probably Has)

Answering the age-old question: Does peanut butter *actually* go bad?