Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...

Plant-based diets reduce the risk of developing cancer, according to an analysis of 17 prospective studies. Both vegan and vegetarian diets were found to lower overall cancer risk. Vegetarian diets ...

With all the buzz around longevity, it can be confusing to determine which habits can actually help extend lifespan and which ones don't deserve your energy. A recent study of nearly 105,000 healthy ...

Track your food intake to help promote healthy behavior changes. Eating protein-rich foods helps you feel full and prevents cravings. Drinking water before eating may reduce the number of calories ...

Eating fewer than 150 grams of carbs daily may help with initial weight loss. Low-carb diets are more restrictive and can cause you to miss important nutrients, like fiber and B vitamins. Simple carbs ...

Eating more meat may help your memory, a new study suggests. While some experts suggest adopting plant-focused diets for better health, recent research indicates that a higher intake of unprocessed ...

Jessica Biesiekierski receives funding from the National Health & Medical Research Council, Australian Research Council, and The Rome Foundation. Lauren Manning does not work for, consult, own shares ...

Almost everything you eat passes through your gut microbiome, the community of trillions of bacteria, viruses and other microbes that live in your intestines. These microbes play a critical role in ...

The Mediterranean diet – rich in olive oil, fish, vegetables and legumes – has long been linked to better heart health. Growing evidence suggests it may also help support brain health as we age, with ...

Protein is practically everywhere. From protein coffee to protein-labeled desserts, grocery shelves now market the nutrient as a shorthand for "healthy." On social media, influencers promote ...

For restaurants and food companies, the increasing adoption of GLP-1 drugs present both an opportunity and a threat to their businesses. About one in every eight U.S. adults is currently taking a ...