Healthy Eating

The daily targets on food labels are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. You should strive for total fat under 78 grams, saturated fat under 20 grams, sodium under 2,300 milligrams, total carbohydrate at 275 grams, dietary fiber at 28 grams, added sugar under 50 grams, and protein at 50 grams. These numbers come from the … Read more

Yes, you can eat cooked shrimp while pregnant. The key is that the shrimp must be fully cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F. Shrimp is low in mercury and provides important nutrients like protein, iodine, and omega-3s. The concerns about shrimp during pregnancy come from the risk of foodborne illness from raw or undercooked … Read more

Some foods that are not vegan are obvious — meat, dairy, eggs, and honey. But many processed foods contain hidden animal ingredients you would not expect. Anchovies in Worcestershire sauce, gelatin in gummy candies, casein in some non-dairy cheeses, and isinglass in some beers and wines are common examples. Even some foods labeled “vegetable” or … Read more

Your body is working hard to heal after you stop drinking alcohol. What you eat directly affects how fast that healing happens and how you feel while it does. The best foods for alcohol recovery are whole foods rich in B vitamins, magnesium, zinc, protein, and healthy fats — things like leafy greens, eggs, salmon, … Read more

When your throat feels like sandpaper, the right food can make a real difference, and the wrong food can make things much worse. Warm broth, cold ice cream, and soft foods like mashed potatoes generally help, while crunchy, spicy, or acidic foods often cause more pain. The key is choosing foods that are easy to … Read more

A 6-ounce serving of cooked salmon contains roughly 40 to 44 grams of protein. The exact number depends on whether the salmon is wild or farmed. Wild salmon tends to be leaner and slightly higher in protein per ounce. This makes salmon one of the most protein-dense fish you can eat. For comparison, that is … Read more

If you have kidney stones, what you eat can help stop new ones from forming and may help small ones pass. The right diet depends on the type of stone you have, but for most people, the goal is to drink more water, eat more fruits and vegetables, and limit sodium and animal protein. There … Read more

Bad breath, or halitosis, is something most people worry about at some point. The honest answer is that you often cannot tell if your own breath smells bad because your nose gets used to your own scent. The most reliable way to know is to ask someone you trust directly, or to use a few … Read more

If you have ever munched on a handful of peanuts and wondered whether eating the shell is safe, the short answer is: it is not toxic, but it is not a good idea. Peanut shells are mostly indigestible fiber and can cause digestive issues, dental damage, and even blockages. While some people eat them for … Read more

Creatine is a natural compound found mostly in your muscles and brain. Your body makes it from amino acids, and you also get it from eating meat and fish. It acts as a quick fuel source for your cells, especially during short bursts of intense activity like sprinting or lifting weights. Think of it as … Read more