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Low-sugar drinks: 10 of the healthiest options

The healthiest option is water, but these 10 low-sugar drinks fit the bill when you want a little flavor without artificial sweeteners or food dyes.

Healthy EatingJune 4, 2025Lindsay Moyer, MS, RDN

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How much caffeine is in coffee, tea, soda, and other foods?

Caffeine in foods and drinks isn’t always labeled. Here’s our guide to how much you can expect in coffee, tea, soda, chocolate, and more.

Healthy EatingApril 29, 2025Lindsay Moyer, MS, RDN, Marlena Koch

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13 foods with more salt, sugar, or fat than you might expect

Cutting back on salt, sugar, and sat fat isn’t easy when some foods are laden with more than you might expect. Here are 13 sneaky sources to know.

Healthy EatingMarch 20, 2025Lindsay Moyer, MS, RDN

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Healthy bread: How to decode labels and buy a better loaf

To spot a healthy bread, buy 100% whole grain and look for less sodium. Here's a list of breads that fit the bill, plus which marketing claims matter.

Healthy EatingMarch 3, 2025Lindsay Moyer, MS, RDN, Marlena Koch

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The best beans to jumpstart quick, easy, and healthy meals

We all know that beans—that’s shorthand for beans, dried peas, lentils, and other legumes—are healthy. But these beans are healthy, flavorful, fast food.

Healthy EatingDecember 6, 2024Lindsay Moyer, MS, RDN, Marlena Koch

Is mayo healthy? You might be surprised

Avocado oil or plant-based? Light or full-fat? Mild chipotle or garlic aioli? The burgeoning mayonnaise aisle has so many alternatives that you may be wondering if your regular mayo needs replacing. But health-wise, mayo’s not bad. Here’s what to know about shopping for the spread.

Healthy EatingDecember 3, 2024Lindsay Moyer, MS, RDN

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10 food swaps to save money on groceries

These 10 matchups between competing nuts, seeds, fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins can help you save money on groceries and shave dollars off your supermarket bill. Sometimes, less is more.

Healthy EatingNovember 5, 2024Lindsay Moyer, MS, RDN

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Winter fruits in season: Don’t miss ‘em

These now-in-season winter fruits are ready to brighten up your next meal or snack. Most are rare finds at supermarkets in the spring and summer, so enjoy ‘em while it’s cold!

Healthy EatingNovember 5, 2024Lindsay Moyer, MS, RDN

Healthy cereal: What to look for at the supermarket

The healthy cereal aisle is full of decisions...along with spiffy pitches for protein, healthy hearts, vitamin D, fruit, you name it. So it may come as a surprise that picking a better breakfast is as simple as 1, 2, 3, 4.

Healthy EatingSeptember 19, 2024Lindsay Moyer, MS, RDN, Marlena Koch

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Store-bought pre-seasoned tofu: Which is best?

We’ve rounded up 6 varieties of healthy store-bought tofu that are so easy, they practically leap from their package to your dinner plate.

Healthy EatingJuly 18, 2024Lindsay Moyer, MS, RDN