Food & Nutrition
Latest trends and guidance on food, nutrition, and recipes for general healthy living and chronic illnesses.
Coffee May Help You Lose Weight
Talk about a morning perk! New research shows that coffee may jumpstart your body’s fat-burning potential.
The Latest
Should You Say No to Paleo?
A new Australian study found people who followed the so-called “caveman diet” had twice the amount of a key biomarker linked to heart disease. Here’s what you need to know.
What Can You Eat After Colorectal Cancer Treatment for Better Digestion?
What should you know about eating and digesting following colorectal cancer treatment? Drink water, know your med side effects (they could be causing that constipation…), and experiment with fiber are just some tips.
10 Smoothies to Reduce Your Crohn's Disease Risk
A review of 19 studies reported a decreased risk of Crohn’s disease in people who ate more fruits and veggies and got more fiber. Here are some tasty smoothie recipes to help you meet your nutrition goals and reduce your Crohn's risk.
Here’s Why You Should Get Your Main Nutrients From Food, Not Supplements
Put down the vitamin bottle for a second and listen up: A new study found that it’s the nutrients from food you eat that benefit you most.
These Eating Habits Could Endanger Your Heart
When (and if) you eat certain meals throughout the day could have serious implications for your cardiovascular health, according to new research.
Eat Your Way to Stronger Heart
Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of adults in the U.S., but this new study gives us one clear-cut way to lower our risk.
Recipes for Your Best Chronic Dinner Party With MS
Hosting – and cooking – a dinner party can be nerve-racking. Now add the complications of MS, and it’s even tougher. But you can do it, and here’s how.
Plant-Based Burgers Are All the Rage: But Are They Really Better for You?
Popular beefless burgers like the Impossible Burger and Beyond Burger can be found across the country. Here’s how they compare with real meat when it comes to your health.
A Simple Way to Lower Your Cancer Risk
Improving your diet may be one of the most powerful steps you can take to protect yourself against cancer.
25 Cups of Coffee a Day Is (Kind of) OK
... For your arteries, that is. We dig into new research to see what it means for the rest of your body.
Meet the Experts
Carmen Roberts, M.S., R.D., L.D.N.
Health Professional, Medical ReviewerCarmen is a Registered Dietitian specializing in diabetes, cardiovascular health, GI disorders, food allergies, and weight management.
Tracy Davenport, Ph.D.
Health WriterSince 2004, Dr. Davenport has shared her passion for health and knowledge of the psycho-social aspects of chronic diseases with the HealthCentral community.