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America’s most consumed vegetable? The potato, though mostly in the form of french fries and potato chips. That may be part of the reason for the many misconceptions about whether potatoes are healthy or even if they’re vegetable.Potatoes are a vegetable, but you’d hardly know. Technically, they are stem tubers and are considered a starchy vegetable. And for that reason, potatoes have been carb-shamed for decades by people following low-carb diets. Because they’re referred to as “starchy” vegeta…

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Some signs of sleep deprivation like dark circles under your eyes might be noticeable, but others can fly under the radar. These signs might be an indicator that you aren’t getting the sleep you need.

Aside from its comforting aspects, tea offers a number of health benefits.

Seasonings and spices deliciously provide a variety of health benefits – from supporting your immune system to controlling blood sugar. Here are seven you should add to your meals.

A survey finds that 85% of people reported a change to eating and food preparation – and some healthy habits may be staying.

Did you notice an absence of weight loss and fad diet stories during the quarantine and early pandemic days? In part, that was because our priorities changed. Deprivation from diets was far from what we needed; we longed for comfort, including the consolation that might be found in our favorite foods. We welcomed back carbs and acquired new baking skills. We sped in and out of stores quickly with just enough time to buy long-lasting staples along with some special snacks. Yet now that we’re emer…

An RD clears up the confusion around several trendy terms.

Referred to as the “staff of life” in the Bible, bread has been, literally, served for ages. Interestingly, darker grains were often eaten by peasants, with refined grains going to royalty. Lower classes didn’t have the money or fancy equipment to process wheat by separating out the grain’s various components to make bread look white and make it easy to digest. Yet isn’t it ironic how these days, a healthier and “cleaner” bread would contain more whole grains and be darker in color, less process…

Going carb- and sugar-free for 10 days does not impress this nutrition expert.

Ensure your plant-based diet is well-rounded and nutritionally balanced with these top 10 foods recommended by a dietitian.

A few famous folks’ eating patterns actually seem sane.

Full-fat, plant-based and other types of products are hot for good reason.

The new certification has healthy intentions, but leaves room for confusion.

Who needs bread when you can use fruits and vegetables instead?

Threats against the practice for members of U.S. military are based on misinformation. Here are the facts.

Celebrate National Nutrition Month by making small changes that will lead to big improvements. 

When you hear the term, “drink responsibly,” you’ll probably think about the connection between drinking and driving. Around this time of year, that association could represent the difference between life and death.[See 9 Holiday Health Hazards to Avoid]Too much alcohol could also result in a date with the porcelain bowl if you’re not careful or bring a throbbing headache the day after drinking. Whatever comes to your mind when you envision a hangover, it’s not a pretty picture.Heavily hitting t…