August 2023

When Chinese food comes to mind, you may think of salty and savory, saucy dishes, fluffy rice, noodles, and of course, fortune cookies. Chinese food is often synonymous with take-out and delivery and is not usually thought of as being the healthiest meal. However, while there are plenty of ways to pack calories, fat grams,…

When you have an air fryer on hand, your at-home chef skills become unstoppable. This small kitchen appliance allows you to make just about anything, like fried chicken, pizza, steak, crispy vegetables, french fries, bacon, fried fish, chicken wings, grilled cheese, and even eggs. Yes, that’s right, if you learn how to do it properly,…

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Fast food seems to be on every corner—and Americans tend to love the quick, easy, and oftentimes inexpensive choices available. However, ordering high-calorie fast food regularly may not seem like the healthiest choice. As a registered dietitian (RD), I agree, especially when you’re ordering over-hyped, large-sized items that are high in saturated fat, sodium, and…

Kali9/Getty Images By Meredith CooperAug. 28, 2023 6:15 am EST With so many gluten-free versions of products like snack foods, one has to wonder if gluten is unhealthy. Well, as the Mayo Clinic explains, gluten is a type of protein. Foods like barley, rye, triticale, and wheat all naturally contain gluten. And, yes, a person might…

If there’s one positive change just about everyone could make for overall health, it’s to reduce chronic inflammation. This physical process is at the root of all sorts of undesirable health issues, from creaky joints to autoimmune conditions like ulcerative colitis and lupus. Even heart disease and mental health issues have been linked to high…

Ground Picture/Shutterstock By Ariane LangAug. 23, 2023 6:15 am EST Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder (meaning it is related to the way the brain and nervous system develop). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it affects people’s ability to regulate their attention, impulses, and activity levels. In the U.S., ADHD…

High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) is a sweetener made from cornstarch that has earned a negative reputation over recent years. You can find this sweetener in drinks, like soda and juice, added into processed foods, and in unassuming products, like bread and condiments. Many have blamed HFCS for the obesity epidemic seen in the United…

Catalin205/Getty Images By Jennifer CoUpdated: Aug. 21, 2023 11:47 am EST If you are peeing more than usual, you are one of the 33 million adults in the United States who have an overactive bladder (via Cleveland Clinic). This can be caused by a number of things, such as physical trauma to your abdomen, damage to…

Pormezz/Shutterstock By Meredith CooperAug. 21, 2023 6:15 am EST Everyone has a bad night’s sleep every now and then, but that’s not the same thing as having insomnia. As the Mayo Clinic explains, there are three main characteristics of this sleep disorder. One, a person has problems falling asleep. Two, a person can fall asleep but…