Doctors are seeing more cases of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) than ever before. Now they need to figure out how to treat it. Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is ...

Breakfast isn’t just about what you eat — it may also matter when you eat. But it’s not the same for everyone. “There isn’t one universal ‘best time’ to eat breakfast,” says Zaid Jabbar, MD, a ...

Scientists are uncovering how the volume of food on your plate affects appetite and satiety—challenging the idea that cutting portions is the most effective strategy. For decades, weight loss has been ...

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN, is a registered dietitian and freelance health writer specializing in women’s health, gut health, and integrative nutrition. Eating the same meal daily can make it easier to ...

DALLAS, March 31, 2026 — More than half of adults and about 60% of children in the U.S. have unhealthy diets, which can contribute to higher rates of health factors such as high blood pressure and ...

As a dietitian, it’s usually me dishing out the leafy-green advice. While the kale vs. spinach debate is really up to you, when my editor tasked me with eating spinach every day for a week, I jumped ...

As a dietitian, I’m constantly telling people to eat more fruits and vegetables. So, when my editor challenged me to practice what I preach in a very specific way—eating an apple every day for a ...

Are skipped meals harmless, a metabolic shortcut, or a hidden health risk? Explore how the timing, structure, and frequency of meal omission can shape your metabolism, mood, and long-term well-being.

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand Americans’ eating behaviors and priorities. For this analysis, we surveyed 5,123 U.S. adults from Feb. 24 to March 2, 2025. Everyone who took ...

Arguably one of the worst times to feel the urge to poop is in the middle of a meal or when you’ve just wrapped up. No one wants to deal with literal crap when the taste of, say, eggs or enchiladas ...

Content warning: This piece includes descriptions of eating disorders and self-harm that may be triggering to some readers. The National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline provides support, ...