About half of adults in the United States have high blood pressure and only 1 in 4 adults have it under control. Blood pressure is expressed as a fraction, for example 120/80 mmHg (120 over 80), with�...
Whole grains have long held a spot on the list of foods linked to better heart health. Among them, oats and barley stand out. Both are a source of beta-glucan, a soluble fiber that has drawn steady a...
Trying to lose that stubborn, hard-to-budge visceral fat? Its easy to assume that the solution is to push harderhit the gym more often, cut more calories, or grind your way to results. But heres the �...
More than half of American adults have high blood pressure (aka hypertension), a silent condition that raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. Yet, as prevalent as high blood pressure is, there a�...
Beans are well-known for their fiber, and for good reason. One half-cup of cooked black beans provides around 7.7 grams of fiber, which is a solid start toward the recommended daily intake. Women sho�...
Protein is having a moment, and the anti-inflammatory diet is gaining ground, too. With their popularity, you may be wondering if there are foods that simultaneously fight inflammation and boost your�...
The first time I encountered the ketogenic diet was in an office setting, before I became a dietitian. One morning in the breakroom, I was making myself a cup of coffee, when I overheard a coworker r�...
Processed foods are a hot topic in nutrition. From debates over how they should be defined to questions about their effects on long-term health, the topic is riddled with confusion. If youre looking �...
Nearly everyone experiences constipation at one point or another. While constipation can occur for a number of reasons, inadequate fiber intake is usually at the top of the list. Starting your day wi�...
Scroll through social media long enough and youll see collagen touted as a fix for everything from dull skin to achy joints. As a registered dietitian, I wanted to test that hype against my own exper�...