Food
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.
By Caroline Tien
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.
By Caroline Tien
Is Purple Carrot Worth It? I Reviewed the Vegan Meal Kit Service
Take the guesswork out of cooking tasty, plant-based dishes.
By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T.
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.
By Caroline Tien
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.
By Caroline Tien
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.
By Caroline Tien
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.
By Erica Sloan
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.
By Caroline Tien
Eggs, Yogurt, and Other Kinds of Food You Should Never Freeze
Because you deserve microwave meals that actually taste just as good as fresh.
By Caroline Tien
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.
By Audrey Bruno
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.
By Caroline Tien
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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.
By Erica Sloan
Food
15 Breakfast Foods That Pack More Protein Than an Egg
Cartons are way more expensive now—so you might want to give these filling swaps a try.
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By Ashia Aubourg, Carolyn L. Todd, and Caroline Tien
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.
By Caroline Tien
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?
By Erica Sloan
12 Easy Super Bowl Snacks You Can Make With 3 Ingredients or Less
These simpler versions of classic bites take home the trophy.
By Audrey Bruno
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.
By Erica Sloan and Korin Miller
What Is a Complete Protein—and Does Your Body Actually Know the Difference?
The answer is more complicated than you might think.
By Caroline Tien
The Best Vegan Protein Powders to Keep You Full and Fueled All Day Long
Chalky taste? We don’t know her.
By Jordan Galloway
The Best Nutritionist-Approved Blenders for Smoothies, Salsas, and More
Meet your new kitchen BFF.
By Kristin Canning
How to Make a Mocktail That Actually Tastes Good
Plus, a recipe so damn tasty you won’t believe it’s alcohol-free.
By Caroline Tien
14 Fun Beverages That Aren’t (and Don’t Taste Like) Alcohol
Fizzy and flat drinks you can treat yourself to daily.
By Jessica Kasparian
How to ‘Fridgescape’ to Keep Your Food Safe, Save Money, and Actually Get Organized
You may want to rethink where you stow that milk.
By Caroline Tien
What Foods Use Red Dye No. 3—and Why Was It Just Banned?
Here’s when it could go into effect.
By Caroline Tien