Low-sodium soy sauce, soup and snacks dominate supermarket shelves, so it seems pretty obvious that a lot of Americans are aware that they need to lower their sodium intake. But to what extent is it ...

Most Americans under-eat fiber; overdoing it is less common. Rapid increases can cause gas, bloating, constipation, or diarrhea. Go slow, drink more water, and spread fiber across meals. As a ...

If you’ve spent time on social media lately, you may have noticed a new trend making the rounds: fibermaxxing. Put simply, the goal is to get as much fiber as possible into your diet. But the reality ...

Sugar is everywhere, and many of us are eating far too much each day. According to the NHS, adults should have no more than 30g of free sugars a day (around six teaspoons), while children should have ...

Have you ever filled your Chipotle bowl to the brim with extra carnitas and thought, Wait, how much protein is too much? If so, you're not alone. There's a lot of hype on social media these days about ...

Too much protein can be a real missed steak. While protein is essential for muscle maintenance and overall health, overdoing it can come with some serious risks and side effects. “Consuming excessive ...

Right now, it seems like there’s a protein-ified version of every single food and drink out there—even (and especially) the ones that no one asked for. There’s protein pasta, protein yogurt, protein ...

Adjusting a child’s diet or using over-the-counter remedies can help reduce bloating and ease discomfort. The toddler’s reaction resonated far beyond her nursery walls. “She can’t believe her eyes,” ...

Have you been told to eat more fruit? There’s a good reason for that. “Whole fruits are a key recommendation for all healthy, balanced diets,” says Christopher Gardner, PhD, the director of nutrition ...

Whether served on a fruit platter, grilled with shrimp skewers, tossed over a salad, crushed into salsa, swirled into a smoothie or (contentiously!) topped on pizza, pineapple has become one of the ...