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Nutrition 101

What Is the FODMAP Diet?

Learn if it's right for you.

Budget Friendly

This $75 Shopping List Makes 5 Healthy Dinners

Feed a family of four from Monday through Friday, all for about $75.

Nutrition 101

What to Do After Eating Too Much Salt

You overdid it on the sodium at dinner, and now you're feeling awful. Here'...

You overdid it on the sodium at dinner, and now you're feeling awful. Here's how to bounce back and not make the same mistake again.

Health

15 Dietitians Tell You How to Survive Morning Sickness

Brierley Horton, RD, Cooking Light's food and nutrition director, corrals a...

Brierley Horton, RD, Cooking Light's food and nutrition director, corrals advice from fellow dietitians to help mothers-to-be avoid succumbing to the adverse effects of morning sickness.

Nutrition 101

Why 'No High Fructose Corn Syrup' Isn't Always Healthier

There's more to watching your sugar intake than avoiding high fructose corn...

There's more to watching your sugar intake than avoiding high fructose corn syrup.

Healthy Habits

I Was Never a Breakfast Eater — Until I Tried This

I'm slowly eating my way to health, one bed of lettuce in the morning at a ...

I'm slowly eating my way to health, one bed of lettuce in the morning at a time.

Eating Smart

5 Smart Ways to Shop Healthier, from Our Staff

A smart grocery shopping strategy leads to smart eating.

Nutrition 101

Can Soy Protein Help Reduce Cholesterol?

The FDA’s debate on whether producers should be able to label items with so...

The FDA’s debate on whether producers should be able to label items with soy protein as “heart healthy” has raised questions on its effectiveness.

Eating Smart

The Chip Brand Our Staff Can't Get Enough Of

We didn't know what to expect — but now we're obsessed.

Nutrition 101

10 Foods Diabetics Should Eat Daily

Be sure to put these in your meal rotation.

Eating Smart

11 Nutrient-Packed, No-Cook Breakfast Recipes for Any Rushed Morning

Breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day—but it doesn't have t...

Breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day—but it doesn't have to be the hardest.

Smart Choices

What's Better?: Sugar-Free, No Added Sugar, or Unsweetened

Yes, there's a difference—and a clear winner.

Healthy Eating

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Eating Smart

Healthy Foods to Soothe a Hangover

After a long night of partying, nothing looks more appetizing than a juicy ...

After a long night of partying, nothing looks more appetizing than a juicy burger or a plate full of eggs and bacon. Beware, though: Greasy comfort food may ease your throbbing temples, but it certainly won't do your waistline any favors. You can satisfy morning-after cravings without doing damage to your diet. Try these lighter takes on your favorite hangover remedies.

Eating Smart

Avoid a Fourth Meal with These Simple Tips

It's easy to get bored and open your fridge after a balanced dinner, but th...

It's easy to get bored and open your fridge after a balanced dinner, but there are a few tricks up our editor’s sleeves to ensure you don’t derail your daily intake with high-calorie midnight snacks.