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Restaurants

11 Fast-Food Drinks With More Calories Than a Burger

Some of these popular fast-food drinks contain more than twice the calories of a McDonald’s cheeseburger.
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Restaurants

11 Unhealthiest Restaurant Salads With Tons of Sugar—Ranked

Don't be misled into thinking all salads are healthy. These restaurant salads have more sugar than a can of soda.
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Groceries

The 10 Unhealthiest Microwave Popcorns

You’ll want to avoid these microwave popcorns loaded with unhealthy ingredients on your next movie night.
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Restaurants

15 Worst Restaurant Dishes for Weight Loss

A dietitian uncovers the shocking calorie counts of these chain restaurant dishes to help you make smarter weight-loss choices.
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Healthy Eating

8 Benefits of Eating Overnight Oats

From weight management to improved digestion, a dietitian examines the evidence behind the benefits of overnight oats.
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Healthy Eating

Can You Eat Too Much Protein?

Is too much protein harmful? A dietitian answers the tough questions.
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Healthy Eating

10 Science-Backed Benefits of Green Tea

Should you drink green tea? Learn its benefits including its potential role in weight management, heart health, and more.
25 Fast-Food Burgers, Ranked by Calories
Restaurants

25 Fast-Food Burgers, Ranked by Calories

 While they may be delicious, you'll want to think twice before choosing one of these calorie-laden fast-food burgers.
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Groceries

25 Best High-Protein Soups on Grocery Shelves

Satisfy a soup craving with these 25 best high-protein soups you can find at grocery stores.
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Restaurants

The 8 Best Low-Calorie McDonald’s Orders

We’ve rounded up the best low-calorie McDonald’s options to keep you on track with your goals.
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Groceries

10 Best Electrolyte Drinks

These healthy electrolyte drinks support hydration, boost your workouts, and are vetted by a registered dietitian.
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Groceries

12 Best Low-Sodium Frozen Meals

These dietitian-approved frozen meals won’t break your sodium bank.
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Restaurants

The 12 Healthiest Orders at Perkins

Here's what to order at the chain for breakfast, lunch, and dinner when you're watching your health.
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Healthy Eating

FDA Bans Harmful Additive Found in Some Sodas

Your soda is getting a safety boost as the FDA cracks down on brominated vegetable oil (BVO).
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Groceries

10 Store-Bought Breads That Are High in Sugar

You’ll want to keep these sugary store-bought breads away from your shopping cart.
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Restaurants

The 25 Saltiest Restaurant Meals in America

Steer clear of these restaurant orders if you want to keep your sodium intake in check.
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Healthy Eating

Is Brown Rice Healthy? 8 Effects of Eating It

An RD explains some benefits (and possible side effects) of eating this whole-grain staple.
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Weight Loss

15 “Weight Loss” Foods That Don’t Work

Don’t be fooled by their reputations. These foods can make you gain weight.

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