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Bagel, Muffin or Doughnut: Which Is the Best and Worst, Healthwise?

When you're grabbing something to go with your coffee in the morning, which of these three baked treats will do the least damage to your health?

By Alia Hoyt Sep 10, 2019 Food & Nutrition / Food & Nutrition Facts

6 Fruits Loaded With Sugar

We all know we should eat more fruit, but you may want to limit your intake of these.

By Alia Hoyt Jul 2, 2019 Food & Nutrition / Food & Nutrition Facts

Is Kimchi Good or Bad for You?

Kimchi has a reputation for being a healthy dish, thanks to the vegetables, spices and fermentation process that promotes healthy bacteria. But are there any drawbacks?

By Alia Hoyt Jun 20, 2019 Food & Nutrition / Food & Nutrition Facts

10 'Healthy' Foods That Really Aren't

Did you really want that protein bar or do you just think it's better for you than a cookie? Maybe it is, maybe it isn't. Here are 10 products that people think must be good for you but may not be.

By Alia Hoyt May 13, 2019 Food & Nutrition / Food & Nutrition Facts

Is Microwave Popcorn Really Dangerous?

Or is this just a load of hot air?

By Alia Hoyt Food & Nutrition / Food & Nutrition Facts

The Great Egg-Cholesterol Debate Just Got More Scrambled

Confused about whether to embrace or avoid eating eggs if you're watching your cholesterol? A new, large study suggests you should avoid eggs, but nutritionists aren't all convinced.

By Alia Hoyt Food & Nutrition / Food & Nutrition Facts

Do Microgreens Deliver Macro Nutrition?

Microgreens are all the rage now and many people swear that they're tastier and healthier than the bigger vegetables. But what does the science say?

By Alia Hoyt Feb 7, 2019 Food & Nutrition / Food & Nutrition Facts

U.S. Workers Get 1,292 Extra Calories per Week From Snacks at Work

Put down the donuts! Free food on the job can be hazardous to your health.

By Nathan Chandler Jan 30, 2019 Food & Nutrition / Healthy Eating Tips

Is Hummus Really Healthy?

Hummus is a chickpea dip that has surged in popularity in the U.S. over the past decade. It sure seems healthy but is it really?

By Alia Hoyt Nov 28, 2018 Food & Nutrition / Food & Nutrition Facts

What the Heck Is in Movie Theater Popcorn?

Are you really sure you want to know?

By Carrie Tatro Nov 16, 2018 Food & Nutrition / Food & Nutrition Facts

Got Milk? It Might Depend on Whether It Came From a Cow or a Plant

The FDA is considering whether to enforce a rule that restricts usage of the term 'milk' to dairy products. But makers of plant-based milks like soy milk and almond milk are fighting back.

By Melanie Radzicki McManus Nov 7, 2018 Food & Nutrition / Food & Nutrition Facts

Going Nuts for Nuts Could Improve Your Health

A slew of new research suggests eating more nuts is not just good for your heart, but it's also good for your waistline.

By Michelle Konstantinovsky Nov 6, 2018 Food & Nutrition / Food & Nutrition Facts

Do You Need Soap to Get Your Dishes Clean?

We spend millions on dishwashing detergents every year, but how necessary is soap to the cleanliness of our dishes?

By Carrie Tatro Aug 20, 2018 Food & Nutrition / Food Safety

Actually, We're Not Overdoing It on the Salt

A worldwide study found that although most people consumed more salt than was recommended, it wasn't enough to do damage to their heart health. And there wasn't much of a link between sodium consumption and heart attacks.

By Alia Hoyt Aug 15, 2018 Food & Nutrition / Food & Nutrition Facts