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6 Small, Everyday Things Dietitians Wish You’d Stop Doing With Breakfast

The most important meal of the day can also be the hardest to get right.

What’s Going On in Your Body When You’ve Craving That Sweet Treat

That hankering for a Hershey’s bar is actually more complicated than you might think.

Is Purple Carrot Worth It? I Reviewed the Vegan Meal Kit Service

Take the guesswork out of cooking tasty, plant-based dishes.

The Best Zinc-Rich Foods to Support Your Immune System

Options abound whether you’re plant-based or even quite adventurous on the meat front.

10 Things to Add to Eggs to Make Them More Filling

With no end in sight to the current shortage, these fiber- and protein-rich extras can help stretch them out.
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11 High-Fiber Vegetables to Make Any Side or Salad Even More Satisfying

Yes, tons of options pack that critical carb, but these are particular powerhouses.

What Is Prebiotic Soda—and Is It Actually Good for You?

Here’s what RDs say these buzzy drinks can (and can’t) do for your gut.

I Tried the Viral Coconut Cult Chocolate Mousse—and Then Asked an RD for Their Thoughts

Probiotics are the star of the show in this TikTok-famous dessert.

Eggs, Yogurt, and Other Kinds of Food You Should Never Freeze

Because you deserve microwave meals that actually taste just as good as fresh.

The 9 Best Egg Substitutes for Baking, Breakfast Scrambles, and Beyond

If you’d prefer not to shell out for the real deal, here’s what you can use instead.

11 Calcium-Rich Foods That Aren’t Just Dairy Products

Some of them pack as much of the mineral as a glass of milk—if not even more.

Does a Fiber Supplement Work as Well as the Real Deal?

It can have some digestive upsides—but it’s not a one-for-one proxy.

Eggs Are So Expensive Now—But Why Are Some Cage-Free Ones Actually Cheaper?

Experts explain what bird flu has to do with this surprising switch.

9 Foods That Might Seem Ultraprocessed—But Actually Aren’t

Plus, how much should you really care about the degree of processing in the first place?

Why Do Beans Make You Fart So Much?

And, more importantly, what can you do about it?

12 Easy Super Bowl Snacks You Can Make With 3 Ingredients or Less

These simpler versions of classic bites take home the trophy.

What Are ‘Ultraprocessed’ Foods Exactly—and How Worried Should You Be About Eating Them?

The term isn’t always a proxy for “unhealthy,” but plenty of these products pose real health risks.

What Is a Complete Protein—and Does Your Body Actually Know the Difference?

The answer is more complicated than you might think.

How to Make a Mocktail That Actually Tastes Good

Plus, a recipe so damn tasty you won’t believe it’s alcohol-free.

14 Fun Beverages That Aren’t (and Don’t Taste Like) Alcohol

Fizzy and flat drinks you can treat yourself to daily.

How to ‘Fridgescape’ to Keep Your Food Safe, Save Money, and Actually Get Organized

You may want to rethink where you stow that milk.

What Foods Use Red Dye No. 3—and Why Was It Just Banned?

Here’s when it could go into effect.