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Fiber-packed fruits and veggies are pictured.

- Nutrition -

5 Questions About Fiber

Nutrition experts answer some of the most common questions about this nutrient — including how you know if you are eating a low-fiber diet.

- Nutrition -

How to Buy and Store Tomatoes

By Kaelyn Riley

It's one of the best times of the year: tomato season! Follow these tips to make the most of these late-summer superstars.

Carrots, bananas, and Brussels sprouts are pictured.

- Nutrition -

The Three Types of Fiber You Need

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

Insoluble fiber, soluble fiber, and prebiotic fiber are all essential to our health and well-being. Here's why — and which foods have them.

A collage of ghee, pesto, nut butter, and almond milk

- Nutrition -

Made From Scratch

By Kaelyn Riley

Skip the additives and preservatives — and save some money — by whipping up these culinary favorites at home.

A stevia leaf and a spoon of powdered stevia

- Nutrition -

Are Sweeteners Like Stevia and Monk Fruit Better for You Than Sugar?

By Stephanie Soucheray

Many health-conscious eaters, paleo bakers, and people with diabetes rely on naturally derived alternative sweeteners — but are they truly better for you than plain table sugar?

Different types of fruits and vegetables are suspended from string.

- Weight Loss -

7 Reasons to Stop Yo-Yo Dieting

By Mo Perry

Yo-yo dieting, also known as weight cycling, can be hard on your health. Here are seven potential side effects.

A variety of high-fiber foods, including peas, carrots, and broccoli, are pictured.

- Nutrition -

Why You Need to Eat Fiber

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

Even a relatively nutritious diet can deliver inadequate amounts of fiber. Learn why it’s so critical to your health — and which foods are high in fiber.

5 spoonfuls of ground and whole coffee beans

- Nutrition -

Coffee for Wellness?

By Catherine Guthrie

Coffee gets a bad rap, and in excess it can be trouble. But enjoyed in moderation, it has a bright side, too.

- Gut Health -

Can Garlic Help Heal the Gut?

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

Turns out garlic is great for ulcers, food poisoning, and gut dysbiosis. Here's why — and how to get more garlic in your diet.

- Fitness Tips -

12 Quick Preworkout and Postworkout Snacks

By Nicole Radziszewski

Go light before your workout — and try to eat a postworkout snack within an hour or two of your workout for recovery.

- Nutrition -

The Sugar-Depression Connection

By Michael Dregni

Consuming sugar can lead to body-wide inflammation, microbiome disruption, insulin resistance, and more.

- Fitness Tips -

How to Select Safe Fitness Supplements

By Michael Dregni

There are so many fitness supplements to choose from. Here are six tips to make sure you're picking the right one for you.

- Gut Health -

Can Cabbage Juice Help Heal the Gut?

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

Turns out cabbage juice is great for peptic ulcers. Here's why — and how to get more cabbage juice in your diet.

- Fitness Tips -

Should I Use a Caffeine Supplement When I Work Out?

By Michael Dregni

It depends. Here is the case for caffeine supplements — and some safety concerns as well.

- Nutrition -

The Food-Additive Loophole

By Michael Dregni

There are thousands of additives — chemical preservatives, flavorings, thickening agents, and more — in our food supply. The FDA simply can't keep up.