Pumpkin is a nutrient-rich, low-calorie vegetable that offers numerous health benefits. It's packed with vitamins A, C, and E, which support immune function, skin health, and eye health, along with potassium and fiber for heart health and digestion. The antioxidants in pumpkin, such as beta-carotene and lutein, help protect cells from damage, reduce inflammation, and may lower the risk of chronic diseases. With its high fiber and water content, pumpkin is also filling and hydrating. Here are tips for selection and preparation:

As part of the “Plants for Joints” study, the diet intervention study recently published in the British Medical Journal, improvements were also noted for individuals with autoimmune rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Being a part of a group has many positive benefits. A recent study out of Florida University suggests that having a sense of belonging to a social group may also significantly affect our food choices, which could push us towards more nutritious options.

The relationship between intake of highly palatable, ultra-processed foods like soda, chips, and cookies is well established with the risk of weight gain and heart disease. New research now suggests these beverages and foods may pose a higher risk of having a stroke.

The relationship between intake of highly palatable, ultra-processed foods like soda, chips, and cookies is well established with the risk of weight gain and heart disease. New research now suggests these beverages and foods may pose a higher risk of having a stroke.

The relationship between intake of highly palatable, ultra-processed foods like soda, chips, and cookies is well established with the risk of weight gain and heart disease. New research now suggests these beverages and foods may pose a higher risk of having a stroke.

Have you ever started rooting around in your pantry immediately after a delicious dinner? Don’t blame your appetite. New research suggests you may have overactive food-seeking neurons in your brain.

Every day, the war on health is fought in the kitchen, where we decide what to nourish ourselves with. The stakes are high, but so are the rewards. By making small, consistent changes—choosing whole foods over processed options, embracing cultural food wisdom, and being mindful of our eating habits—we can ensure lasting victories in the fight for better health.

Here is an easy way to make hard-boiled eggs that peel well. Eggs are about $3-4 per dozen so one serving (2 eggs) averages about .58 cents. If you hard boil them ahead of time you can use them on salads, bowls, ramen, and pita pockets. Win!

Here are some comforting fall soup ideas that make the most of seasonal produce and flavors.

Here are some comforting fall soup ideas that make the most of seasonal produce and flavors.

You may have heard that a calorie is a calorie, but new research by the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health study suggests not all calories are the same.

Researchers in Japan may have cracked the code on middle-age obesity. A new study on rats from Nagoya University finds that changes in neuron shape in the hypothalamus, an area of the brain that regulates appetite and metabolism, could be the key.