nutrition
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
older man doing pushups on a yoga mat

Older Men Should Make an Extra Effort to Stay Hydrated

They have more trouble regulating body temperature during exercise. Water helps.

If your balanced daily diet looks like this, it might be time to rethink things

Does Anyone Actually Need a Men’s Multivitamin?

Telehealth companies like Ritual and Care/of are booming, but the science behind them remains tenuous

How a Liquid-Based Diet Can Improve Your Sleep, Digestion and Workouts

How a Liquid-Based Diet Can Improve Your Sleep, Digestion and Workouts

Revamp your days with beet juice, cold brew hibiscus tea and supergreen mixes that pack 15 cups of broccoli

A Beginner’s Guide to Grilling Plant-Based Meat

A Beginner’s Guide to Grilling Plant-Based Meat

Herbicurious?

Is Fancy Mineral Water Actually Any Better for You Than Tap Water?

Is Fancy Mineral Water Actually Any Better for You Than Tap Water?

An episode of Netflix's "Down to Earth with Zac Efron" has put the spotlight back on bubbly water

Athlete in the gym holding battle ropes

Study: Workouts Can't Do Their Job If You Eat Too Much Sugar

Rewarding yourself with a donut after exercise is counterproductive

alternative healthy sodas

The “Healthy” Soda Market Is Booming. Are Any of Them Good?

16 alternatives to the sugar-filled behemoths of your youth

adele sirtfood weight loss

The Link Between Adele's Dramatic Weight Loss and Longevity Research

Genetics pioneers have long studied the "sirtfoods" present in the British diva's diet of choice

The Healthiest Alternative Milks

What’s the Healthiest Alternative Milk? We Asked a Nutritionist.

How do oat milk, almond milk and coconut milk stack up?

Does Rinsing Fruit and Vegetables Actually Do Anything?

Does Rinsing Fruit and Vegetables Actually Do Anything?

We caught up with some experts to see if the ten-second faucet splash matters

How Much Water Should We Drink Each Day

A Marvel Superhero Nutritionist on How Much Water You Should Drink Each Day

It's time to revisit (and reconsider) the optimum H2O per diem

Should Casual Exercisers Be Taking Whey Protein?

Should Casual Exercisers Be Taking Whey Protein?

It's a quick, no-nonsense way to get protein into your body. But that doesn't mean everyone needs it.

cafe gratitude bowl

How the Once Lowly Bowl Became LA’s Signature Dish

You could do bowls for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Here are the best ones to try.

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Are Cheat Meals a Farce? We Asked a Nutritionist.

The Rock is famous for his #CheatMealSundays. But how bad are they for the average joe?

Kimberly Odom, aka "The Beauty Fox," at the Ludlow Hotel in Lower Manhattan. (Sasha Levin/RealClearLife)

NFL Cheerleader Turned Nutritionist Divulges Secret to Good Health

Health and wellness guru, a rising star on Instagram, opens up to RealClearLife.

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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