Nutritionist Advice

Perk up your meals and fight forgetfulness with this herbal hero

Inside these tiny kernels are big health benefits: digestive comfort, vascular health, maybe even cancer deterrence

Eat just a handful of the world's most antioxidant-rich nuts each day for crunchy goodness packed with heart protection.

Crunch your way to a happy heart and a sharper mind

Word is spreading of chia seeds' rich supply of heart-healthful omega-3s

Dark chocolate in one of its simplest forms is packed with antioxidants

Get heart-healthful goodness by the handful

It sounds too good to be true, but it's not: dark chocolate really does have health benefits

Wake up flavors in favorite recipes and boost your brain power with this antioxidant-packed brew

Improve your health profile by trading saturated fats in your diet for this Mediterranean staple

Straight from a cup or added to a favorite dish, drink in the healing properties of this global beverage every day

Treat your taste buds and soothe a cough with Mother Nature's golden sweetener

Enjoy certain superheroes of the fungi family to derail a variety of ailments, including heart disease and cancer

The classic tea flower eases more than your mind

This tangy treat offers sweet relief for a variety of health issues

Uncork the heart-friendly properties of a glass of wine

Reap the heart-healthy benefits of this nutrient-packed, melt-in-your-mouth marvel

Warding off cancer, vascular disease, and eye disorders, spinach's curly edged cousin is a low-calorie antioxidant heavyweight

Dig into this flavorful South American fruit for a delicious dose of disease prevention

These tiny cousins of cabbage are loaded with heart-healthful soluble fiber

Here's a tasty way to get more fiber, along with plenty of disease-fighting flavonoid

Check out BY Neal D. Barnard, MD's author page.

Many people still believe that protein is only available from meat and animal sources. The truth is, most Americans get more than enough protein in their diets, and vegetarians and even vegans can easily get the right amount. Here's how.

Shell out for this good-for-you snack food

My husband and I are vegetarian, and so is our infant son. How can we be sure we're all getting enough vitamin B12?

Is this legume safe to eat? Can you eat too much of it as a veg?

Get sweet on this bold-tasting syrup

How can I eat to beat osteoporosis?

Curious about going gluten-free? Dr. Neal Barnard breaks down the basics.

The health perks of this dried fruit go well beyond aiding digestion

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These tangy, delicate berries are packed with sweet surprises and a nutritional punch.

How to have a healthy veg pregnancy

Should you say no to GM foods?

This antioxidant superstar shines at mealtime

Is a multivitamin a must?

Why we're hot for this culinary staple

Pucker up for a dose of healthfulness

Is a drink a day still OK?

Clean up your diet, clean up the planet

Grain-free diets are all the rage right now, but, are carbs really that bad? Find out how to make the right choice for your health and wellbeing.

Should you say no to BPA?

Is counting calories wasted energy?

Can a menu change provide relief?

Can poor sleep = weight gain?

Can diet reduce your risk?

Answers to your questions about prediabetes and diabetes.

Enhance digestion and soothe inflammation with this juicy gem.

Can cleaning up your diet help clear your head?

What you need to know about your sodium intake

Are you thirsty for the truth about water?

How do garlic and other odors get under your skin?

You can get what you need from a plant-based diet. Here's how.

You don't need fish to reap the benefits.

How Much Fiber Do I Really Need?

What humane testing methods exist in place of animal testing?

Check out Vegetarian Times Editors's author page.

Check out Vegetarian Times Editors's author page.

How can you stop seasonal sniffles? Read our article by Neal Barnard, MD in our Heath Q&A segment to find out.

Check out Neal Barnard, MD's author page.

Check out Neal Barnard, MD's author page.

Gallstones are a common problem. They occur more frequently in women than men and are more common as we age.

I seem to put on pounds more easily than other people, and everyone in my family has struggled with weight gain. Can I change my inherited “plump genes” without starving myself?

I seem to gain weight so easily and lose it so slowly. Could I have a slow metabolism? Or thyroid problems?

Switching to whole grain bread is one of the easiest ways to up your fiber intake. We explain how to make the healthiest choice at the supermarket.

Lifestyle changes can help improve your cholesterol — and boost the cholesterol-lowering power of medications.