Pregnancy is a time of significant physical and mental changes for every woman. During this time, the body's immune system ...

The American Heart Association recommends eating two servings of fatty fish like sardines, salmon, oysters, anchovies, and mussels each week. These foods are all packed with nutrients that help your ...

Pregnancy changes how careful you need to be with food. Here's what’s safe (and what’s not) when it comes to buffets, takeout ...

Processed foods can be hard to avoid. They're everywhere and often the most affordable and convenient options. All that added sodium, sugar and other ingredients can taste pretty good, too. "Processed ...

New U.S. Dietary Guidelines had a very basic message: "Eat real food." The new dietary guidelines call for prioritizing high-quality protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Foods ...

Even foods most Americans consider "healthy" can pose serious foodborne illness risks, experts warn — and several say salads, sprouts and deli meats are among the everyday items they personally refuse ...

A well-planned vegan pregnancy is absolutely possible, but it requires intention, the right nutrients, and honest conversations with your healthcare team. When I first went vegan at 35, pregnancy wasn ...

A recent set of research papers said that they are a “key driver of the escalating global burden of multiple diet-related chronic diseases.” Plant-based meats are a much healthier alternative than ...

A Virginia Tech study shows that ultra-processed foods may influence adolescents differently from slightly older young adults. Participants aged 18 to 21 ate more at a buffet and snacked even when not ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Sitting on an exam table inside Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, Sabrina Correa is waiting for her 34-week checkup to begin. “Sabrina, hey good morning. How are you?” said ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

Struggling to catch some Zzz’s? Take solace in knowing that you’re not alone: According to the CDC, about 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. report not getting enough sleep on a regular basis. As a dietitian, ...