If you want to start tracking how many calories you eat—whether for weight loss, weight gain, or just out of curiosity—here’s a primer. Calorie tracking is pretty easy once you’ve gotten the hang of ...

When it comes to maintaining optimal health, one of the most important things to do is to stay informed. Getting age-appropriate screenings for diseases and conditions such as high blood pressure or ...

If you often find yourself struggling to decode the information on the packaging of “healthy” snacks, it’s time to learn four ...

Whether you’re chasing a 5K finish line, trying to finally see your biceps, or want to stop feeling like a zombie at the gym, what you eat matters. And no, reading nutrition labels isn’t just for ...

The word “calorie” may bring up thoughts of nutrition labels and treadmill readouts, but really calories are just units of energy. Your car runs on gas, your house runs on electricity, and your body ...

Nutritional coaches may be a more affordable option for those who need nutritional help but don’t require a prescription diet. Have you ever found yourself staring at a nutrition label wondering what ...

Nutritional labels contain more information than manufacturing and expiry dates. I’ve simplified and explained everything you need to know so you can make healthy food choices. A study in Lagos found ...

Amy Mackelden is a freelance writer living with multiple sclerosis, ADHD, PCOS and anxiety. She's written about health and wellness for Healthline, The Paper Gown, SingleCare, the MS Society and ...

This Halloween, when you grab a candy bar, pay attention to the wrapper. In the United States, a "nutrition facts" label has been required for all packaged foods since 1994, giving the serving size ...

Many of my clients don’t believe me when I tell them they don’t need to count calories. Mainstream health and wellness messaging has long put a huge emphasis on “calories in, calories out”—the idea ...