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
9 Superfoods for High Blood Pressure
Adding these heart-healthy bites to your diet could help you keep your BP in check.
Surprise! These Foods Are Sneaky-High in Sodium
From breakfast to dessert, salt pops up in the strangest places. Here’s how to be smart about your intake, without sacrificing flavor.
9 Ways to Slash Salt From Your Holiday Meals
Whether you’re hosting or guesting, here’s how to be sodium-smart without missing out on the good stuff.
The Best Diet for Hepatitis C
Worried you’ll be restricted with what you can eat if you have Hepatitis C? No need to be concerned–you've got a ton of healthy options that will make your liver happier.
Could This Kitchen Staple Help You Live Longer?
Don’t believe the hype! This versatile ingredient is the real superstar of the Mediterranean diet.
Is This Food Group Making You Flare?
Methionine, an amino acid found in meat and eggs, fuels your energy levels and—unfortunately—the progression of your chronic condition too, finds new research.
Let's Talk About Eczema and Diet
When it comes to this skin condition and nutrition, it isn't as simple as eat this, not that. But knowing the correlation between certain foods and the complex disease can help take a bite out of the itch.
Peanut-Butter Cookie-Dough Bites
This treat provides a nice hit of protein without being overly sweet.
Cucumber and Tuna-Salad Sushi Rolls
Stay powered up between meals with a poppable high-protein snack.
Strawberry-Banana Nice Cream
Homemade “ice cream” that won’t leave your belly in pain? Yes!
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.