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Healthy Eating

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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Groceries

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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Healthy Eating

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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Restaurants

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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Healthy Eating

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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Restaurants

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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Groceries

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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Restaurants

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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Restaurants

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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Groceries

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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Restaurants

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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Groceries

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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Groceries

10 Highest-Quality Cooking Oils on Grocery Shelves

Prioritizing quality ensures that your cooking oil enhances the flavor of your dishes while also providing nutrients that promote good health.
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Restaurants

The Best & Worst Menu Items at California Pizza Kitchen

We analyze the nutrition information from the California Pizza Kitchen menu and pick the healthiest and unhealthiest meals.
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Groceries

7 Healthiest White Breads on Grocery Shelves—and 5 to Avoid

Dietitians scoured the shelves to bring you the best and worst white breads to help you craft the healthiest sandwich.
The 5 Healthiest Fast-Food Fish Sandwiches—and 9 To Avoid
Restaurants

The 5 Healthiest Fast-Food Fish Sandwiches—and 9 To Avoid

Registered dietitians weigh in on where you should—and shouldn't—get your fast-food fish fix.
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Groceries

14 Lowest-Quality Valentine’s Day Candies

An RD highlights which candies you might want to steer clear of this Valentine's Day.
15 Healthiest Vegan Fast-Food Orders, According to Dietitians
Restaurants

15 Healthiest Vegan Fast-Food Orders

You don't have to give up your vegan lifestyle in order to eat out! Here are the best meals to order.
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Groceries

9 Best & Worst Mozzarella Cheeses on Grocery Shelves

From fresh salads to steaming hot pizza, mozzarella cheese is a staple pantry ingredient—but are you shopping for the healthiest brand for your body?
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Groceries

The 8 Healthiest Pretzels at the Grocery Store

A dietitian scours the grocery store to pinpoint the best and worst pretzel brands for your health.
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Restaurants

20 Best & Worst Panera Breakfast Orders, According To RDs

Dietitians sorted through 10 categories on Panera’s breakfast menu to offer an at-a-glance view of the healthiest and unhealthiest picks.
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Groceries

The 11 Best Yogurts for Weight Loss

These nutritionist-approved yogurt picks are thick, creamy, full of flavor—and totally guilt-free!
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Groceries

11 Highest Quality Teas On Grocery Shelves

Cozy up with a blanket, some fuzzy slippers, and a mug full of these healthy teas.
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Healthy Eating

10 Best Foods to 'Detox' Your Body Naturally

RDs say eating these detox foods can help your body naturally get rid of toxins and function optimally.
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Healthy Eating

The 10 Best Eating Habits to Fight Inflammation

Tamp down inflammation with the help of these expert-recommended, science-backed tips.
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Groceries

The 15 Healthiest Yogurts on Grocery Store Shelves

Registered dietitians scoped out the dairy aisle for the best healthy yogurts that are low in sugar and high in protein and probiotics.
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Groceries

11 Best Pastas on Grocery Shelves

Yes, your favorite pasta dish can be both delicious and nutritious.
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Groceries

20 Healthiest Foods You Can Find at Sam’s Club

A dietitian shares her favorite healthy groceries you can buy at this big box store.
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Groceries

8 Highest-Quality Eggs on Grocery Store Shelves

While all eggs provide you with important nutrients, some brands offer additional nutritional value and have higher standards of animal care.
11 Best Fiber Supplements, According to a Dietitian
Groceries

11 Best Fiber Supplements

Support healthy digestion, weight management, heart health, and more with these nutrition expert-approved supplements.
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