There are many uncertainties in the world, but one thing we thought we’d never have to question is whether or not vegetables might be bad for you. Nevertheless, some content creators have raised ...

While fruits and vegetables are thought to be healthy, social media is buzzing with concern over their “anti-nutrients.” Anti-nutrients are plant compounds that block the body from absorbing the ...

There are 17 nutrients that are essential for plants to grow and thrive. They are grouped into macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients. Macro-nutrients are those nutrients that plants use in larger ...

Vitamins are nutrients that are found in the foods we eat. They’re needed for functions such as growth, metabolism, and nervous system activities. Share on Pinterest Anna Denisova/Getty Images Often, ...

Dr. Taylor C. Wallace is principal and CEO of the Think Healthy Group—a food science and nutrition research firm—as well as a professor in the department of nutrition and food studies at George Mason ...

Beets are a root vegetable that may have benefits for blood pressure management, athletic performance, and more.

Sweet potato skin is safe to eat and offers various nutritional and health benefits. It is a rich source of fiber and ...

If you choose to breastfeed, especially if exclusively, your body needs about 450 to 500 extra calories a day, according to the National Insitute of Child Health and Human Development. But as well as ...

What's that in your grocery cart? It's a bird, it's a plane, it's... a superfood? A superfood certainly sounds like something you want to eat more of. But what does it mean? For starters, the term ...

There’s nothing like a sweet, juicy nectarine in the summer, a crisp fall apple or naturally sweet strawberries picked at their peak. As a dietitian, it’s easy for me to get behind fruit. It’s ...

Walk down the health aisle of any supermarket and you’ll see shelves lined with brightly packaged vitamin and mineral supplements designed for children. These products promise to support immunity, ...