Nutritionist Advice

Contrary to what you might assume, pea protein does not come from green peas

We're breaking down the details of some of the most popular plant-based milks

Want to stock your shelves to set you up for quick, nutritious meals? Look no further than these canned foods that pack a nutrition punch.

Glucose and fructose are both sugars, but what make them different? Dietitian Jamie Feit explains.

Are juice cleanses a shortcut to a "new year, new you" or just a waste of good fruit? We asked nutritionist Peggy Kostopoulous, RHN, to give us the skinny.

If you have digestive issues that haven’t responded to other treatments, you may be sensitive to FODMAPS. Here's what you need to know.

Here are six signs to watch for – and ways to pack more protein into your plant-based diet

If your diet has become predictable, it might be time to think beyond oatmeal and beans and shake up your shopping cart with these nutritious foods.

Did you know that every plant contains some amount of protein? If you make the right choices in your plant-based diet, you’ll never need to worry whether you’re getting enough.

How meal planning can make you a better athlete. Plus, 14 tips to help you make it a seamless part of your weekly routine.

Our dietitians explain why avocados should be front and center in your daily food routine.

Worried that you—or someone you love—won’t get enough protein without meat? Relax! By eating a variety of healthful veg foods, you can easily cover your protein bases.

Goat’s milk may provide an advantage when it comes to weight loss and heart health.

Certified nutritionist Sara Sullivan shares three simple tips for sticking to your diet.

Traveling can take a toll on your weight-loss goals: you're eating out and on the run, indulging in unfamiliar local cuisine and struggling to maintain your normal routine. Here are some nutritionist-tested tips to avoid packing on the pounds while on vacation.

Not all vitamins are safe for vegetarians to use. Learn which types often use animal products.

Vegetarian diets can provide all the essential nutrients growing kids need

Learn what inflammation is, and the foods and supplements you can take to help keep symptoms at bay.

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Shift to a more plant-based diet gradually, and most likely your body will adjust just fine to a vegetarian or vegan diet.

A dietitian answers a question we hear a lot

Myth: You crave a certain food because you’re deficient in one of its nutrients.

Headlines screaming “poisonous rice” might have you ixnaying the widely eaten grain from your meals, but it can still be a beneficial part of your dietary repertoire.

Does nuking your frozen veggies or leftover pizza zap the nutrients out of it? We investigate—and provide must-know tips to boost nutrition and safety.

Our food editor explains how she fell in love with taking online classes—and how she created VT's first online cooking course: Gluten-Free Vegetarian Cooking.

What do you do when you're planning a party menu and find out two of the ten guests are gluten-intolerant? Our food editor scraps all her ideas and creates a new, totally gluten-free menu! Get her tasty recipe ideas here and in our new 8-week online Gluten-Free Vegetarian Cooking Course.

Our food editor explains how she learned to cook and bake gluten-free like a pro—and how she put together our new 8-week online Gluten-Free Vegetarian Cooking Course to help you make your own easy, healthy gluten-free recipes too.

It wasn’t so long ago that we began blaming fat for all the things that ail us, leading to widespread fat phobia and the proliferation of lower-fat foods on store shelves. Yet opting for low-fat or fat-free items might be hurting, not helping, our health and weight-loss efforts. Here's why.

Got a kid who just ditched meat? Don’t worry! Children and adolescents can get all the vitamins and minerals they need from a well-planned veg diet.

Should you limit your trips to the fruit bowl if you're trying to stay svelte? We investigate—and provide tips for smart snacking.

Even as more and more companies add botanical beauty-boosters to their products, some still rely on animal-sourced ingredients, as well as chemicals that could mess with your health while wrecking the environment. Here's how to scan labels for questionable ingredients.

Or is it better to eat fewer, larger meals to shed pounds? We investigate—and provide tips for smarter snacking between meals.

Do you have to be concerned about the high saturated fat content in this much-beloved plant food? We asked a nutritionist for the low-down (plus cooking tips!).

A food expert shares her preferred pan liner and shares other veggie-roasting tips

Is it true that soaking these foods boosts their nutrient values? We asked a nutritionist for the low-down, plus tips on how to soak nuts, grains, and legumes like a pro.

When you need a sweetener, is agave a good choice? We asked a nutritionist to compare the nutritional value of agave and sugar, and explain how to use it as a substitute in recipes.

What you put into your body is as important as what you put on it. Whether you’re interested in clearing acne, preventing premature aging, or protecting your skin from environmental damage, the first step to attaining beautiful skin is to eat a healthy, balanced diet.

No one enjoys the cravings, guilt, and health problems that come with the processed sugar in many desserts, snacks, and candies. Here's your go-to plan to battle back.

Vitamin D is critical to health

Heirloom grains have a deep and exciting history that goes back to another time when wheat, rice, and corn were packed with more nutrients, more color, and more flavor than the varieties we're familiar with today.

If a beta-carotene contest were held, sweet potatoes and carrots would tie for first place. But beyond that, which of these veggies wins an overall nutrition showdown?

Which is better for you: raw or cooked spinach?

This sea veggie boasts a boatload of nutrients.

No-stir convenience often comes from hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils

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I'm the only vegetarian in my family. Can you suggest how to cook one meal that makes us all happy?

Discover the ingredients that will help (and hinder) your daily intake.

Feel balanced all winter long with recipes inspired by a traditional approach to wellness.

Nourish your heart and warm up winter meals with homemade soups.

Often overlooked, these knobby treasures provide an abundance of savory recipe options

Keep the beat going long and strong: favor foods that fend off cardiovascular disease

Spoon up these six time-tested remedies from around the globe to get better by the bowlful

This eating plan reverses diabetes, wards off heart disease and cancer, and helps you lose weight without counting calories or cutting portions.

Fresh or frozen, these juicy beauties pack a triple threat of antioxidants

To get the biggest benefit that the smallest of stone fruits has to offer, opt for the sour variety

Indulge in any form of these festive crimson berries to fend off maladies from tooth decay to heart disease

Ease your way through the winter cold-and-flu season with the protection of this pungent member of the allium family.

This tropical favorite enhances digestion, calms inflammation, and curtails heart disease and arthritis

The all-American fruit gets an A+ for antioxidants

Sturdy, budget-friendly cabbage has many qualities that make it a nutritional and culinary all-star

Any way you color them, carrots are packed with an arsenal of antioxidant defense

White or orange, this low-calorie veggie is bursting with cancer-fighting properties

Hot peppers heat up your meals and cool the fires of inflammation

Protect your bones and your eyesight with this green giant of the mustard family

Tap into this tart winter fruit for its myriad disease-fighting properties

It's time to catch the wave of these true wonder foods

This nutrient-rich holiday favorite deserves a year-round welcome at your table

This protein-packed, gluten-free grain is the key to a balanced meat-free meal.

Graze on this familiar, versatile grain for powerful heart protection, brain acuity, and a happy disposition

One or two daily servings of Asia's favorite veggie protein curbs heart disease and certain cancers

Japan's favorite legume is a treasure trove of lean protein, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients

Turn up the flavor and keep sore throats and sinus congestion at bay with a dash of this fiery spice.

Well-loved for the sweet warmth it brings to foods, this spice may be an effective treatment for type 2 diabetes

A flavorful shield against infection, colds, and heart disease, this herb is well worth its lingering aroma

This flavor savior is the king of herbs when it comes to antioxidant content

This golden, earthy-flavored Indian spice may provid anti-inflammatory effects along with enhanced digestive health.

The beneficial properties of this medicinal plant go more than skin deep

This deliciously earthy whole grain can help keep diabetes at bay and build bones of steel

With a lively aroma and fresh flavor, this herb can soothe your stomach woes