Nutrition

Our diet and nutritional intake tends to change as we age, but not always for the better. For instance, some make a few protein-related mistakes in their diets.

When you hear the word fats, your mind probably goes to unhealthy foods, but there's actually a unique fat out there that can help you live for longer.

What's in your cardiologist's lunchbox? You can bet it's not any of these three foods.

For breakfast aficionados, the Peanut Butter Pump was one of the most memorable pitches on Shark Tank. But whatever happened to the product and its inventor?

Activia Yogurt leans heavily into gut health and happiness in its marketing materials. But given what we know about it, can it help alleviate constipation?

For most people, coffee gets the job done when it comes to moving things along, so to speak. But what other beverages can help you conquer constipation?

You might be concerned that too many sardines could cause mercury toxicity, but, actually, this polarizing protein can help lower high blood pressure.

When your stomach is upset, eating the wrong kind of food can make the experience so much worse. One example: this popular treat among the sweet-toothed crowd.

Do you like adding spices to your favorite foods? As it turns out, a particularly popular spice can contribute to lowering your risk of an early death.

While eating yogurt can provide several health benefits, you way want to avoid this type of Activia yogurt if you have a particular medical condition.

Snacking on nutritious nuts like cashews can bring a multitude of benefits to your body. But how does your cashew consumption affect your early death risk?

While pasta can be quite enjoyable to eat, you may want to reconsider if you are experiencing this symptom. Some types of pasta may actually make it worse.

Pregnancy cravings are not uncommon, but some, like Hailey Bieber's, can be a little bit more outside the box. We'll explain her cravings and what they mean.

If you have high blood pressure, this can increase your risk of having a heart attack or a stroke. Eating this fat can help reduce your blood pressure.

While cashews and coffee each have their own distinct health benefits, eating cashews and drinking coffee at the same time might have some drawbacks.

Super Size Me served as a call to action for the restaurant industry to provide healthier menu options for consumers. Here's how McDonald's responded.

Independently, elevated cholesterol and blood pressure levels can cause many problems for your body. This vegetable offers a solution to both, simultaneously.

There are a few food items that can serve as a mechanism for Salmonella bacteria infection, but is peanut butter part of the list? The answer isn't simple.

As men age, they have to pay careful attention to their prostate health. A certain compound found in plant-based foods like avocado might help.

Anyone who's ever drank too much coffee knows that caffeine can speed up your heartrate. This is what would happen to your heart if you stop drinking coffee.

Vegetarians who eat dairy can get sufficient protein from cheese and milk products. In fact, this particular type of Spanish cheese has more protein than meat.

Have you ever wished that you could have a more firm butt? If your backside is in need of a boost, there's a popular protein-rich food that may help.

Starbucks' drinks may come with sugar, spice, and everything nice, but healthier items are harder to spot. We asked a dietitian how to order a healthier drink.

If you use magnesium, you'll want to avoid taking it at the same time as these supplements. Otherwise, you may not get the benefits you expect.

Eggs are a delicious breakfast favorite. But if you're suffering from this medical condition, you may need to skip your morning sunny-side-up for a bit.

Being the first meal of the day, it makes sense to want breakfast to be energy-boosting and tasty. But if you're a man over the age of 50, avoid this treat.

Celery is one of those rare vegetables that many consider to be tasty enough to snack on. And as it turns out, doing so on the daily has an unexpected effect.