Do you find yourself getting hungry and wanting to munch on something at night? There's nothing wrong with having a midnight snack if you're hungry, as long as you do it right and pick healthy options rather than junk foods. In fact, a 2015 study found that eating small, nutritious meals at night can be good for blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, and insulin resistance. You should try to eat an hour before you go to sleep, to give your body some time to digest the food. ...

What if one of the best ways to feel healthy and confident in our bodies is to shift eating habits in a way that betters the world around us? In 2019, a global group of experts formed the EAT-Lancet Commission and released the planetary health diet as a science-based, accessible solution to the growing population in a struggling environment. For three years, an international team of 37 scientists studied and researched practices around the world and developed a well-rounded ...

If you're a regular exerciser, it's important to understand what happens when you don't eat enough after you work out. Most dietitians recommend eating something within 30 minutes after a workout. Your body, after using up its available energy, needs to be refueled, specifically with carbs and protein, for energy and to repair the microdamage that exercise does to your muscles. We're all busy, though. And sometimes, fitting in a workout means squeezing it into a quick 30-minute window...

Frozen foods have gotten a pretty bad rap over the years thanks to the rise of T.V. dinners and microwaveable mac and cheese. Traditionally, freezer meals are loaded with sodium, preservatives, synthetic flavors, and other sketchy ingredients to help prolong shelf life as well as enhance flavor that's seriously lacking. So to say that most frozen meals are unhealthy is pretty accurate. But stepping into the freezer section isn't all that bad. Along with all the bad of prepared froze...

You’ve probably heard about Tabata training. But what is a Tabata workout, exactly — is it the same as HIIT, or high intensity interval training? And should these super high-intensity drills be part of your workout? Interval training — alternating periods of higher and lower intensity during a workout — has been around for decades, used by elite athletes looking to amp up their sports performance. A specific protocol lasting four minutes with 20 seconds of work alternating with 10 seconds ...

Water plays a key role in nearly every system in the body from regulating temperature to cushioning joints. Mild dehydration typically doesn't cause long-term health complications, but severe dehydration can lead to heat-related illnesses, like heat stroke, which can be fatal. Understanding the signs and symptoms of dehydration can help you treat the condition early and reduce your risk of serious complications, like seizures and low blood pressure. Here is what you need...

Oils are fats in liquid form at room temperature. While they are found in a variety of foods - such as nuts, fish, avocado, and olives - cooking oils are one of the most common forms of oil consumption. And some cooking oils are healthier than others.  We spoke to dietitians about the eight healthy oils you should be incorporating in your diet and which cooking oils you should avoid.  Understanding healthy cooking oils  The healthiest cooking oils typically have more ...

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Did you know that what you eat can affect your sleep? That's right -- there are foods that can help us enjoy a blissful night's rest, while other foods and eating habits can prevent us from getting our needed zzz's. "Foods higher in specific nutrients can enhance our ability to go to sleep and the quality of sleep," said Vandana Sheth, a California-based registered dietitian nutritionist who provides counseling about diet and sleep hygiene to clients. That's probably welcome news for thos...

There are many misconceptions about what it takes to build muscle, and exercise experts say that buying into them may be precisely what's preventing you from achieving your fitness goals. According to Marques Garcia, MS, a certified clinical exercise physiologist and strength and conditioning specialist, one reason why many of these myths persist is that the sports science field is still relatively new. "We have just begun to understand the intricate connection between the physiolo...