When a family member of mine was recently told by a doctor that her blood sugar was high, she did some online research and came to me with questions: Was it true she should give up bananas?

Sparkling water, also known as carbonated water or fizzy water, is water that has been infused with carbon dioxide gas, creating bubbles and giving it a fizzy texture. Whether sparkling water is considered

Remember when “zoodles” wasn’t even a word in our vocabulary? The spiralizer kitchen gadget changed everything for zucchini, turning this humble summer squash from a low-key side dish to a trendy main course

Ever bought a “low sugar” instant oatmeal or “less sugar” soda in an effort to cut back on the sweet stuff? Those products were probably sweetened with a combination of a regular sweetener

There’s so much hype around protein to help lose weight and build muscle, it’s easy to see why people turn to powders to bulk up their morning smoothies and shakes. I’ve tried a

While the number of Americans who have completely cut meat from their diet is still pretty low, a lot of people (myself included!) are making an effort to eat plant-based protein in place

I’ve been on a cereal kick lately. A bowl of plain “o’s” with a handful of fresh berries has been my go-to, something I look forward to every morning. I’m not the only

As the weather gets colder, many of us will be turning to oats for a warm, comforting breakfast -- and that’s a good thing. Oats are a natural whole grain and rich in

Mushrooms are a great example of “don’t judge a book by its cover.” Yes, they’re a fungi. And sure, some varieties look like something out of a Dr. Seuss story. But mushrooms deserve

As a dietitian, I see a lot of fad diets come and go. A lot of them feel more like a punishment than a doable lifestyle (and have flimsy-at-best science to back them