Food
Eating too much protein or following a high-protein diet can backfire on your health. From kidney strain to heart risks, know what happens when your protein intake goes overboard. Protein is one of the most important nutrients that gets the most attention when it comes to fitness and healthy eating. From protein shakes to bars…
After 50, protein is crucial for supporting muscle, bone and overall health. Include high-protein foods like salmon, strained (Greek-style) yogurt, cottage cheese, tofu, beans, lentils and chicken. These foods offer other nutrients like calcium, vitamin D, omega-3s and fiber for healthy aging. Fifty is the new 30—women hitting this milestone are thriving in their careers,…
Kevin Hall made a career out of figuring out what’s wrong with the way we eat. So, you may be surprised to discover that he isn’t one of those “clean” eating types who shun all packaged foods. In fact, Hall feeds his kids some ultra-processed lunch foods every day. And he doesn’t think there’s anything…
Nothing compares to a kitchen that you actually enjoy cooking in. And whether you’re a culinary master or a beginner baker, it’s also the one place in the house filled with every resource you might need. But when you have an unorganized kitchen, things can sometimes get out of hand: “Just like a cluttered mind…
Healthy eating takes on new importance after 60. At this stage, the right foods help preserve strength, prevent disease, and support independence. Many seniors don’t realize how much nutrition can influence energy, balance, and even mood. The good news is that healthy eating doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive. With small changes, you can…
Lunch gets a bad rap: Breakfast holds the title for “most important” meal of the day, and if we’re going to pull out all the stops, it’s going to be for dinner. But what about lunch? It’s time we stop dismissing lunch as an afterthought and start treating it with the respect it deserves —…
BELGRADE, Mont. — Belgrade Public Schools has received national recognition for its healthy school meals. The district won the Small and/or Rural SFA Lunch Trailblazer Award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Action for Healthy Kids. The award honors schools that improve meal quality and offer students nutritious, locally inspired food. Belgrade’s food service…
What you eat for breakfast may seem like a minor decision, but it can set the rest of your day up for success — or sluggishness, headaches and hunger by 11 a.m. Doctors, who often have exceedingly busy schedules, lean on the same few healthy breakfasts to carry them through their days. (For endless healthy…
Can inexpensive ‘struggle meals’ get a healthier makeover? Everyday Health: Lindsay Malone, clinical dietitian and instructor in the Department of Nutrition, expressed not to stress about a single meal or a single day. “I always remind people that food is about both survival and joy. If you’re struggling financially, the priority is to get enough…
This 30-day plan is set at 1,500 calories per day, with modifications for 1,800 and 2,000 calories. Each day provides at least 83 grams of protein and 30 grams of fiber—two nutrients that promote satiety and can help with weight loss. This plan prioritizes gut-healthy nutrients like fiber, prebiotics and probiotics, while limiting added sugar…