Fruit is your friend, not your foe, when it comes to losing weight. Then you come across a podcast that praises some fruits for their nutritional benefits but demonizes others. Fortunately, weve reached out to the nutrition expertsregistered dietitiansto dispel the myths surrounding fruit intake and weight loss. Photo:Morgan Hunt Glaze Bananas Bananasare often mislabeled as the No. 1 fruit to avoid for weight loss. Thats why she recommends enjoying mangoes as a sweet and nutritious alternative to sweet, high-calorie snacks....

You might be surprised by some of these between-meal tidbits. Johnny Autry If your goal is to lose weight, snacking can be your ally. But not all snacks are equal. Photo:Johnny Autry Well-balanced snacks can provide nutrients you need, reduce your appetite and curb overeating at your next meal. Nuts People often feel the fat content of nuts makes them an indulgence. According to a 2021 review published inObesity Reviews, higher nut intake was associated with fat and weight loss....

These between-meal bites can be a welcome addition to your diet. Thankfully, you dont have to give up nutrient-dense foods in the name of better blood sugar balance. Avocado consumption not only demonstrated improvements in heart-health biomarkers, but also improved glucose control. Photo:EatingWell She shares, Cheese is often a concern and avoided due to its saturated fat content. However, it can be a good source of protein and calcium and help with blood sugar balance....

Plus, swaps that can help you reduce your intake. There is no denying that cereal is delicious. There are several cereals that are touted as healthier alternatives to childhood classics like Frosted Flakes or Cap’n Crunch. Getty Images When looking at nutrition labels, it’s important to recognize the difference betweennatural sugars and added sugar. Natural sugars are naturally occurring in foods like fruit, grains, certain dairy and starchy vegetables. Read on for more, as well as options to replace your morning bowl....

Nature Valley fans, listen up! There are healthier ways to enjoy a chocolate-covered granola bar at home with significantly less added sugar. Photo: Getty Images

Dont worry: these simple mistakes have easy solutions. With the weather warming up, food truck season is upon us. But before you step foot on your next food truck tour, there’s some things you should know. Photo: Getty Images But while you’re in line, use that time wisely. You might not be talking loud enough while you order. you could imagine that it would be pretty noisy, so try speaking up when placing your order....

We hope it goes without saying, but yo respect the sneeze guard. Still, it is a challenging feat, especially when the salad bar gets busy. While many diners follow restaurant etiquette, some well-intended gestures can create more work for restaurant staff. Photo: Getty Images In reality, though, reusing your plate instead of getting a clean one could contribute to germs spreading. As much as this is a well-intended gesture, it’s best to alert the restaurant staff instead....

This guide to cooking for vegetarian friends (when you eat meat) will help you avoid some pitfalls. Here’s why dishing up some eggplant Parm might not be the best idea. You assume all cheeses are vegetarian-friendly. Getty Images But you should do your research before hitting the cheese counter if you want to keep your meal vegetarian-friendly. For instance, Parmesan cheese is not typically vegetarian. Other cheeses like Grana Padano, Roquefort, Gorgonzola and Gruyere also use rennet in their curdling process....

You turn your lights on but have no signage. Both Mercer and Tucker say this is one of the most common issues with delivery. Doing so can help make your delivery as smooth as possible. Photo: Getty Images / Tunvarat Pruksachat You plan to provide a cash tip but don’t tell them ahead of time. This one can hurt you as much as the delivery driver. You don’t let them know you need extra condiments or napkins in advance....

With these powerhouses, chronic inflammation doesn’t stand a chance. But they all share a common link, and that’s inflammation. In the short term, that’s a good thing. Photo: Jennifer Causey Long-term, not so much. However, when it comes to reducing inflammation, these six vegetables are our top picks. Tomatoes Go ahead and ladle some extra marinara sauce on your pasta. “Studies show lycopene’s absorption is higher when heated,” says Bannan....

After testing and developing hundreds of recipes in the EatingWell Test Kitchen, she has some tips. iprogressman/Getty Images 1. And youll notice that the visual indicator comes first. iprogressman/Getty Images But there is a sweet spot (yes, the pun is on purpose). Too much salt and your baked goods can come out tasting, well, salty. But not enough salt can make your baked goods taste flat. If youre making a cake or brownies, its likely fine to use a different pan....

Research shows certain foods can whiten teeth, fight wrinkles and give skin a radiant glow. Here are six beauty foods that do double duty to benefit your health too! Want to know what to eat for better health? Fred Hardy What about what to eat to keep yourself looking fabulous? Put the two together and you get: 6 foods that have beauty-andhealth-boosting benefits. Here are 6 double-duty beauty foods to add to your diet....

And research does show that aloe can benefit sunburn. These compounds can help treat a variety of skin conditions, like minor burns, cuts, and eczema. More studies are also needed to fully support aloe’s benefits for the skin. Photo: Getty Images / phive2015 / andreswd Soothing Sunburns and Skin Injuries “Aloe vera soothes sunburns and skin injuries by increasing collagen synthesis and cross-linking. This helps reduce any resulting scar tissue and speeds up wound healing,” says Green....