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An illustration of tomatoes against a green background. Today we look at the concept of energy density in food.

Do Your Meals Pack Too Much “Energy Density”?

Foods with low energy density can encourage a high-energy life

A bunch of Oreos against a blue background. We tested these snack cookies and other junk foods to see which ones are best as pre-workout fuel.

Is Junk Food an Underrated Pre-Workout?

We tested six different snacks, from Oreos to gummy bears, to see if the claims about "junk fuel" are true

A cropping of mushrooms on the forest floor. Now that mushroom coffee has exploded in popularity, let's look at what we known about its efficacy.

Does Mushroom Coffee Actually Do Anything?
A close-up of carbonation in soda. We take a look at gut-health sodas like Poppi, Olipop and Culture Pop to see if they're actually good for you.

Are Those Gut-Health Sodas Actually Good for You?
A man seasoning food in a pan. Today we break down some easy nutrition advice: making one home-cooked meal a week.

The Nutrition Tradition That All Households Should Try
A man squatting in a gym.

What the Frequency of Your Farts Says About Your Fitness

Believe it or not, regular tooting is even connected to mental health

White House chef Andre Rush

Meet the Only Man With a Crazier Daily Routine Than Mark Wahlberg

2,222 pushups. 10,000 calories. Lots of chicken.

There’s Now a Gummy Supplement for Everything, Whether We Need Them or Not

There's Now a Gummy for Everything, Whether We Need Them or Not

Mind-altering mushrooms, apple cider vinegar, elderberries ... the gummy boom is real. But is it necessary?

Chris Hemsworth smiling at a press event

Here’s What Chris Hemsworth Eats for His Cheat Day Meal

If Thor can afford to gorge once in a while, does that mean you can, too?

Halloween-themed gummies on a light blue background.

The Scientific Argument for Letting Kids Eat All the Candy They Want This Halloween

They'll be better off in the long-term for it, counterintuitive as that may seem

Fruit smoothie against a colorful purple background.

10 Health Experts Name the One Smoothie They Can't Live Without

Don't just dump a bag of Dole's into the blender. We've got the recipes you need.

A yogurt superimposed over four different national flags.

Which Country Makes the Healthiest Yogurt? Here's What You Should Know.

Making sense of the dariy product's half-dozen international iterations

Former NFL quarterback Trok Aikman standing on a football field in a suit before a game

What the Hell is Troy Aikman's "Pegan" Diet?

The 54-year-old is still in great shape. Here's how he does it.

A kelp-based burger on a plate.

This Food Tech Startup Makes the Most Sustainable Burger Yet

Introducing the "umami tsnunami," a kelp-based burger from a new New York company

A pile of dry beans of all colors ranging from brown to green against a white background

Study: Men Fart More on a Plant-Based Diet

Believe it or not, that actually isn't a bad thing

too much time in bathroom

Is the Amount of Time Men Spend on the Toilet Literally Bad for Their Health?

The average deuce takes 12 seconds. So why are men in there for a half hour?

beer after workout

Why Beer Might Actually Be an Effective Post-Workout Drink

How many is too many after a hard run, though?

Non alcoholic beers from Hairless Dog, Athletic Brewing Co., Old Milwaukee

Is Non-Alcoholic Beer the Healthy Alternative We’ve Been Made to Believe?

The low-to-no movement is in full swing, but a closer look reveals that it might not be the panacea you think it is

A photo of a a bunch of French fries at the bottom of a bag. Can fried food like this lead to migraines? A new study looks at the issue.

The Link Between French Fries and Debilitating Headaches, Explained

Foods rich in omega-6 fatty acids could be making your migraines worse

protein coffee tiktok

Is TikTok's "Proffee" Nutrition Trend Actually Legit?

What you need to know about the platform's latest obsession

organ meat

Could Eating Freeze-Dried Organs Be the Secret to a Longer Life?

Tonight's menu: heart, kidneys and brain, with a side of testicles

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A shelf of peanut butter at the grocery store.

How to Pick a Better Peanut Butter

Our favorite has good fats and a great reputation amongst growers

Pink grocery shopping against a blue background.

This French App Will Change the Way You Grocery Shop

Scan a barcode, any barcode. Yuka will give it a score.

Overhead view of a glass jar of sesame seeds with a wooden spoon

Sesame Is Officially on the List of Major Food Allergens

The FDA says the addition has been in the works for a few years

Fast Food Menu

Could Climate Impact Data Be Coming to a Fast Food Menu Near You?

Calorie information wasn't always on there

A little boy eating a plate full of food with his eyes wide.

Your Portions Are Too Damn Big. This Guide Can Help.

Step 1: Mastering the art of "hara hachi bun me," or eating until 80% full

A man examining a whiskey bottle in a kitchen. Nutrition labels may be coming to alcohol bottles.

Nutrition Labels May Be Headed to Alcohol Bottles

Several consumer groups want alcohol content, calorie, allergy and ingredient information added to booze packaging

A grocery store aisle in Pennsylvania.

Your Grocery Store’s “Healthy” Foods Could Soon Have a Special Logo

Americans would rather do their taxes than eat healthy. The FDA has an idea.

A cactus with Indian figs against a blue sky.

Why You Should Eat Fruits You’ve Never Heard Of

An ode to the berries, citrus and drupes that rarely fill our bowls

A fish cut open to reveal a dozen fish oil capsules.

Do Fish Oil Supplements Actually Do Anything, or What?

America's long been hooked on the supplement. Is it worth your money?

Why the “100-Mile Diet” Is the Only Diet Actually Worth Your Time and Effort

Why the "100-Mile Diet" Is the Only Diet Actually Worth Your Time and Effort

Eating locally won't necessarily save the planet. But it will completely redefine your relationship to food.

A hand holding up a mushroom flush to the sky.

How This Company Is Revolutionizing Mushroom Farming

Mushrooms are sustainable, satiating and sapotrophic. A buzzy lab called Smallhold is making sure they finally get their due.

A man biking on a road in Switzerland with a mountain and clouds in the background

In Order to Live Longer, Weigh Exercise and Nutrition Equally

No matter how tempting it is to order $30 of Shake Shack after a workout

Three tart cherry juice products from Cheribundi.

Why Tart Cherry Juice Is Such an Underrated Performance Supplement

It doesn't taste like candy. That's how we know we can trust it.

A kid watching his mom boil hot dogs.

Are Hot Dogs the Single Worst Thing You Could Put in Your Body?

The numbers aren't great. But are franks the unhealthiest of the processed meats?

A concept rendering of the digestive system.

Believe It or Not, Brain-Related Disorders Begin in the Gut

Want to live longer? Feed yourself fiber.

Plant-based alternatives in a grocery store.

It Took a Minute, But People Are Realizing That Beyond Meat Burgers Aren't Healthy

The leading plant-based alternative posted underwhelming Q1 revenue, signaling a change of heart within the young industry