5 new processed foods that look healthier than they are

These five new processed foods sound healthier than they are, thanks to buzzwords like “protein,” “fiber,” “hydration,” “simple,” and “zero sugar.”

Healthy EatingApril 9, 2026Lindsay Moyer, MS, RDN

How much fiber is in oatmeal, apples, beans, or other foods?

The Daily Value for fiber is 28 grams a day. Here’s how much you’ll find in plant foods like fruits, veggies, whole grains, beans, lentils, nuts, and seeds.

Healthy EatingMarch 31, 2026Lindsay Moyer, MS, RDN

Constipation remedies that do (and don’t) work

Constipation frustration? Irregularity is common, but the real causes and best treatments might surprise you. Here’s what to know when you can’t go.

Preventing DiseaseMarch 25, 2026Madeline Bennett, MS

High-fiber foods & ultraprocessed pretenders: What to know

How much fiber you need, which foods are high in fiber, which fibers cause gas, and why ultra-processed foods may not deliver what they promise.

SupplementsMarch 19, 2025Bonnie Liebman, MS

Taking GLP-1 obesity drugs? Here's what to eat or avoid.

Some ‘GLP-1 friendly’ foods are not healthy and won't help with side effects, muscle loss, or weight loss.

Weight and HealthMarch 12, 2025Bonnie Liebman, MS

Healthy, flavorful side dishes for Thanksgiving

Planning your Thanksgiving menu? Explore a few healthy and hearty side dishes for Thanksgiving from The Healthy Cook Kate Sherwood.

Healthy EatingNovember 20, 2024M.M. Bailey

Back to school: The easiest, healthiest packed lunches 

Packing lunch for school? Our 14 best tips will ensure your child has a healthy, safe, allergen-free meal full of vitamins, fiber, calcium, and protein.

Healthy KidsSeptember 3, 2024M.M. Bailey

Food Find: Blueberries and gooseberries

Summer. Winter. Whenever. Fresh blueberries are a supermarket mainstay. But in June (or July), the time is ripe to grab a locally grown pint.

May 25, 2023

A look at the evidence for collagen, CBD gumdrops, and 5 other pointless products

It never fails. You turn on the TV, start a new podcast, open a web browser, or walk through the supermarket, and you’re bombarded with ads pushing quick fixes to help keep you going in a demanding world: an immune boost here, a hangover cure there, a supplement for your hair or skin, or a little something to help you relax at night. What’s the evidence that these drink mixes, gummies, probiotics, and powders deliver on their promises? We took a look.

Fact vs. FictionJanuary 26, 2023Caitlin Dow, PhD

Do fermented foods or fiber improve your gut microbes?

Fermented foods are made by combining milk, vegetables, or other ingredients with yeast or bacteria. Until last year, few well-designed studies had put fermented foods to the test. So Stanford's Christopher Gardner and his team randomly assigned 36 healthy adults to eat a diet high in fiber or fermented foods.

Preventing DiseaseJuly 21, 2022Caitlin Dow, PhD