Food & Nutrition
Latest trends and guidance on food, nutrition, and recipes for general healthy living and chronic illnesses.
Healthy Holiday Baking Swaps
Butter, sugar, and heavy cream — oh my! The holidays are a time for indulgence, but that doesn't mean you have to leave every meal feeling completely guilty. If you have dietary restrictions, these swaps will still leave you fulfilled, without all the guilt.
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Coffee May Help You Lose Weight
Talk about a morning perk! New research shows that coffee may jumpstart your body’s fat-burning potential.
Why Yogurt Is Great for Guys
Just two servings a week may reduce your risk of colorectal cancer. Ready to dig in?
4 Simple Steps That Could Save Your Life
Heart disease steals millions of lives each year. Yours doesn’t have to be one of them.
Hey, Chicken Lovers: It May Be Time to Cut Back
New research suggests that white meat may not be much healthier than beef after all.
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.
Simple Swaps to Healthy Up Your Diet
How to kick processed foods out of your life—and save your heart too.
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.
When Does 'Clean Eating' Become a Disorder?
It is possible to overdo healthy eating. A new study pinpoints risk factors for the eating disorder orthorexia.
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.
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.
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Carmen Roberts, M.S., R.D., L.D.N.
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Carmen is a Registered Dietitian specializing in diabetes, cardiovascular health, GI disorders, food allergies, and weight management.
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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.
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