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Is Beef Jerky Healthy? We Asked a Dietitian
Before you grab a bag of your favorite jerky, read what our expert RD has to say about the nutrition.
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13 Best High-Protein Drinks on Grocery Shelves
Sip on these delicious drinks for an easy and refreshing protein boost.
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8 Healthiest Blaze Pizza Menu Orders
See our analysis of the menu, from salad to pizza to dessert, to find the best and worst meal choices.
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6 Healthiest Frozen Pizza Rolls—and 3 To Avoid
Yes, it's possible to find healthy, wholesome, tasty pizza rolls with feel-good ingredients.
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15 Unhealthiest Ice Cream Pints on Grocery Shelves
These popular pints may taste delicious, but they're also loaded with sodium, saturated fat, and artificial ingredients.
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The Best & Worst Menu Items at Bob Evans
Here's what to order at the affordable, family-friendly chain with an all-day breakfast.
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10 Healthiest Subway Sandwiches
Experts share the healthiest Subway sandwiches for you to order next time you head to this sandwich shop.
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10 Healthiest Fast-Food Cheeseburgers
Yes, you can have your cheeseburger and eat (relatively) healthy, too.
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13 Healthiest Energy Drinks, According to a Dietitian
Give yourself the treat of lasting energy with one of these healthy drinks.
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7 Healthiest Rolls on Grocery Shelves
Yes, it's possible to find tasty, nutritionally beneficial dinner rolls that your whole family will love.
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12 Ice Cream Brands That Use the Best Ingredients
Want delicious ice cream with a list of ingredients you can actually pronounce? An RD says these are the brands to trust.
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The Best & Worst Menu Items at Maggiano's
Treat yourself while still sticking to your health goals with these Maggiano's menu tips.
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10 Best & Worst Cheddar Cheeses
Find out which cheddar brands are healthiest based on sodium, calcium, and quality of ingredients.
12 Ice Cream Brands That Use the Lowest Quality Ingredients

12 Ice Creams With the Lowest Quality Ingredients
Many ice creams in the freezer aisle aren't made with just milk, cream, and sugar—and that's a bad thing.
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12 Healthiest Iced Teas on Grocery Shelves
A dietitian helps you navigate through refreshing iced teas packed with antioxidants and away from bottles loaded with sugar.
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8 Healthiest Hot Sauces—and 3 to Avoid
An RD picks the best (and worst) hot sauces for when you want to turn up the heat.
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8 Benefits of Eating Healthy Fats
A dietitian breaks down the essential role of healthy fats in regulating hormones, reducing inflammation, and even heart health.
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The 14 Best and Worst Menu Items at Cinnabon
Cinnabon's pastries and cinnamon rolls are far from being 'healthy' but there are some menu items that are better for you than others.
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The 7 Best Drinks To Stop Sugar Cravings
Minimize or eliminate your sugar cravings with the help of these dietitian-approved beverages.
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10 Healthiest Plant-Based Meats—and 3 to Avoid
Plant-based meats aren't always healthy. Here are the best ones to buy, according to a dietitian.
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7 Warning Signs You’re Not Getting Enough Iron
A dietitian shares some of the most common symptoms of iron deficiency.
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The 14 Best & Worst Menu Items at Firehouse Subs
RDs pick the healthiest and unhealthiest orders at this popular sub chain.
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13 Foods To Lower Cholesterol
Eating the right foods is one of the most effective ways to lower—or maintain healthy levels of—your cholesterol. Here's what you should stock up on.
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The Best & Worst Menu Items at Hooters
These items at the popular wing chain will keep your diet on track—or set you back!
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15 Healthiest Nut Butters on Grocery Shelves
Made with clean, simple ingredients, these healthy nut butters make for the perfect addition to toast, smoothies, and other recipes.
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The #1 Healthiest Order at Olive Garden
An RD shares how you can eat healthy at your favorite Italian-American chain.
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The #1 Unhealthiest Dish at 8 Steakhouse Chains
RDs say to steer clear of these dishes from steakhouses like Outback, Longhorn, and Ruth's Chris.
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9 Healthiest Bagged Salad Kits—and 3 To Avoid
A dietitian shares her top picks (and misses) for nutritious bagged salad kits that will keep your meals fresh, flavorful, and healthy.
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The 18 Best & Worst Waffle House Orders
We're taking the guesswork off of the griddle with our guide to what to order and what to skip when looking to make healthy decisions at this breakfast chain.
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The Best & Worst Sour Creams on Grocery Shelves
When you want a dollop of sour cream on your chili or tacos, make sure you're getting the best brand.
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