Katie Ferraro

If you’d like to make it through the week without worrying what’s for dinner (but you don’t have all weekend to do so), here are five time-saving tips to give your meal prep process a makeover.

Thanksgiving will be here before you know it. Get some ideas for gluten-free Thanksgiving sides and make this year’s dinner lighter and healthier.

A diabetes diagnosis can often leave even optimistic eaters feeling restricted. But this list of healthy foods for people with diabetes will help!

Instead of letting your kids stuff their faces with sugary candy this Halloween, go the healthy route and try these 4 candy-free Halloween treats!

Pumpkin is the star of fall, but there are so many other delicious fall season foods to try. Check out these 5 foods that are in season during the fall.

The processed, sugary snacks may be pretty tasty, but they're also terrible for you. Instead, try these 6 super simple, no added sugar snack recipes.

Cooking and preparing more food at home is a great way to shape up your diet. Here are here are six simple steps to help you navigate your supermarket’s aisles and become a better grocery shopper.

Could you have a nutrient deficiency? Here’s a quick rundown of five nutrient deficiencies that are more common than you might think.

There’s no shortage of misinformation when it comes to info about what to eat, from the latest diet for shedding fat to the greatest supplement for enhancing recovery. As a savvy consumer, you have to search beyond the hype to distinguish what’s really healthy and what’s just a fad. Here are five things to keep in mind when you’re pondering whether or not something is actually touting proper nutrition.

Five prominent sports nutrition experts share their performance-enhancing protein tips that an active person like YOU can use.

Ever wondered what foods dietitians rely on for staying healthy? While some experts love particular foods for their flavor profile, others are drawn to certain foods for their versatility in the kitchen or nutrient impact on health. Here are a few under-the-radar food finds that dietitians in the know are recommending right now.

As soon as the leaves start to change color, the push for pumpkin-everything is on! But so many pumpkin-flavored foods and drinks are laden with sugar—and not much actual pumpkin. Here are three healthy recipes to help you harness the power of pumpkin, using canned pumpkin puree.

Americans now spend more than $30 billion per year on dietary supplements, but just because the masses are spending mad amounts of money on increasingly dubious products doesn’t mean YOU have to as well! Here are five reasons why most dietary supplements are a waste of your time and money.

Most people who skip breakfast cite lack of time as their primary barrier. These seven easy-to-prepare breakfast ideas can be made in a few minutes and are packed with the nutrition needed to fuel you throughout your day.

Think you know everything there is to know about fruit? Not so fast…here are 15 facts about this delicious food group that just might surprise you.

If there’s one thing you need more of in your life, it’s fiber. Americans should be eating 25 to 35 grams per day, but most of us get a measly 12 to15 grams. Here’s your ultimate guide to getting more fiber from foods that are guaranteed to make you feel fabulous.

About one-third of all Americans take multivitamin/mineral supplements, but not all supplements are created equal. Here are 10 tips for managing your multivitamin/mineral supplement use.

While the holidays are supposed to be a time of celebration, it can also be a stressful time for those who are trying to maintain their health and fitness. If you’re contemplating skipping all celebrations this year, here are some coping mechanisms for keeping your healthy eating plans in check.

It’s not a topic most people want to talk about, but if you are constipated, making these healthy changes to your diet and lifestyle can help get things moving again.

If you’re like most people, you spend a majority of your workday sitting at a desk and during your commute. In addition to making an effort to move more (getting up to move around every hour, taking a walk at lunchtime, etc.), you can also make sure your eating habits at work are top notch. With that in mind, here are a few practical tips to start dialing up the quality of your desk job diet.

After a long day of work or hanging with your kids, the thought of putting dinner on the table can be daunting. If your weeknight dinner routine is in need of a reboot, check out these insanely easy ways to put some sizzle in your supper.

Keeping your restaurant encounters to a minimum is one surefire way to ensure that when you go out, you make the most of your meals.

Go to the grocery store prepared, with a list in hand, don’t dabble much in the middle aisles, and look for short, clean ingredient lists with a skeptical eye for misleading label terms.

When it comes to grocery shopping, it’s a good idea to stick to the perimeter of the store. That’s where you’ll find the healthiest, freshest foods. You can certainly find healthy options in a store’s interior as well—just make sure you read the labels so you know what you’re putting into your body.

It can be challenging to eat healthy on vacation, especially if your adventure includes a lot of time spent on the road. But with a little pre-planning and some mindfulness, you can eat healthier on your trip, even when your choices are limited!

Summertime treats can conjure up childhood memories of ice cream cones and milkshakes. But if you’re watching your waistline, smoothies are a smarter choice when the summer heat hits.

When it comes to serving up snacks, you have the power to prepare healthy options in your own home. Here are some great ideas for incorporating whole grains, healthy fats and fresh fruits and vegetables for the perfect between-meal pick-me-ups.

Most snacking calories come from high salt, high fat and high calorie processed foods. These snack foods are cheap and convenient, yet they don’t offer much in the way of nutrition. It’s time to spring clean your kitchen and your diet by tossing these three food products and restocking your kitchen with healthier options.

Is it time you started slashing sodium from your diet? As the world’s most prolific (and certainly the cheapest) food preservative, sodium is added to many of the foods we eat. Learn how to spot added sodium in prepared foods and how to prepare a low-sodium seasoning substitute. Even if you aren’t sodium sensitive, it’s a good idea to analyze your diet and see where you might be able to shrink your sodium intake.

A typical Thanksgiving meal contains more than 3,000 calories, but you don’t have to break the calorie bank to enjoy your favorite fall foods. Here are three delicious and healthy dishes you’ll want to add to this year’s Thanksgiving feast.

Loaded with nutrients and flavor, pumpkins are a great way to enjoy the best tastes of the season. Even if you’re not up for peeling, seeding and chopping up your own pumpkin to make a puree, you can still enjoy the benefits and flavors by choosing healthy canned varieties. Here are some great tips—and a delicious recipe—for incorporating pumpkin in to your meal plans.

There’s no question that, when carefully planned, a plant-based diet offers a wide range of health benefits, including a lower risk of some diseases. Eating less meat may also be less expensive and better for the environment. If you’ve been trying to incorporate more plant-based proteins into your diet, here are three easy and delicious recipes to help you get started.

Did you know that the typical American eats only about half the recommended amount of fiber each day? Most of us should be consuming about 30 grams of fiber each day, and with these five tasty, high-fiber foods, that goal is well within reach.

Summer is peak season for fresh produce. If you’re a fruit or vegetable lover, the year’s hottest months are the time to cash in on nature’s nutritious bounty. Here are a few ways you can get your hands on fresh, in-season produce, along with some simple recipes that are both delicious and nutritious.