The Best Fermented Foods to Boost Your Gut Health
Chances are, you’ve been sleeping on fermented foods for most of your life. Here in the US, they’re “not a...
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7 Ways to Use Cottage Cheese to Add Protein to Any Dish
Cottage cheese has been blessed with an image overhaul. Once considered a stodgy health food, it’s now a popular recipe...
Your Food Order Matters. Here’s How to Do It Right.
Beginning with fiber also means you’ll likely eat more of it than you would otherwise—an important point, since around 95%...
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What Is Fibermaxxing? Here’s What Experts Think of the Growing Trend
For years, protein has been the hyperfixation of the wellness industry writ large—but there are signs that the tide may...
This Is What Sugar Does to Your Skin—and How to Fix It
By the time you hit adulthood, you may be well aware of how your lifestyle can affect your skin, so...
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How We Lost the Plot on Protein
If nutrition is a popularity contest, one macro has emerged victorious. Driven by cultural pressure and disseminated via the internet,...
Is the ‘Picklewich’ Actually Healthier Than a Sandwich?
Part of my role as SELF’s fitness and nutrition writer is to try recipes and food products that spark buzz...
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Your Two-Egg Breakfast Probably Doesn’t Have Enough Protein
Think of your favorite egg-related breakfast: an omelet, eggs Benedict, avocado toast, scrambled eggs, the list goes on. Now think...
17 Easy Ways to Eat More Protein, According to RDs
If you’re aiming to ramp up your protein intake (welcome to the club), protein bars and shakes might come to...
How to Turn a Can of Tuna Into a High-Protein Meal (That Isn’t Another Sandwich)
One way to prove there are two types of people in the world is by asking strangers their thoughts on...
What Is Fire Cider—And Does It Actually Prevent Cold and Flu Symptoms?
You might associate fall with pumpkin or butternut squash recipes. But for a small but vocal minority, the item that...
Everything About Worms in Salmon a Food Safety Expert Wants You to Know
Parasites are repulsive enough in the wild, but coming across one in your food takes the gross-out factor to a...
5 Refreshing Yet Filling Salad Recipes That Are Hearty Enough for Dinner
Given many popular fruits and veggies come into season in the warm months, it’s no surprise that summer is peak...
How Much Protein Do You Need in a Day?
When a protein is a good source of all nine of the essential amino acids, we call it a “complete...
9 Foods for Constipation That Will Help You Poop
Everyone dreads the explosive horrors of diarrhea, but the reverse—trouble pooping—can be just as unpleasant. “Constipation is often the butt...
7 Combos to Add at Least 15 Grams of Protein to Bagged Salads, According to Dietitians
Tofu is an excellent option for beefing up a bagged salad (without any actual meat), says Geiger, but which you...
5 Best Clear Whey Protein Powders of 2025
If the thought of downing a thick, dessert-like shake after a workout class sounds less than appealing, the best clear...
17 Easy Ways to Eat a Little More Fiber Every Day
Yes, protein has certainly been having a (persistent!) moment, but there’s another just-as-important nutrient that tends to fall by the...
I Tried Green Chef for a Week So You Don’t Have To
If we’re comparing Green Chef to take out, I doubt there are a large variety of options you can find,...
Is the Black Line in Shrimp Its Poop, and Is It Safe to Eat?
Your shrimp arrives at the table. You’re salivating, ready to dive in. But then your gaze narrows in on the...
Dark Chocolate Can Actually Help You Hit Your Fiber Goal, According to Dietitians
Greens, beans, nuts, and seeds get top billing when we think of fiber-rich ingredients, but they’re not the only ones...
8 Plant-Based Omega-3 Sources for When You’re Not Feeling Fish or Seafood
Our bodies can’t manufacture any of the omega-3s from scratch, but they can convert ALA into small amounts of DHA...
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12 High-Fiber Foods That Aren’t Fruits and Veggies
By now, you probably know fiber is key to your health. Sure, it’s most famous for helping you poop (and...
Why Does Coffee Make Me Feel Queasy—and How Can I Prevent That Nausea?
If you’re a regular coffee drinker, chances are you’re well aware that your stomach isn’t always on board with the...
This Fiber-Rich, Protein-Packed Snack Is the Very Best Way to Use Up Leftover Veggies
As a food writer and long-distance runner, I’m always searching for a good snack. For me, it has to taste...
How to Turn a Plate of Pasta Into a High-Protein Dinner
With almost three grams of protein per tablespoon, nutritional yeast is a worthy pasta addition even if you’re not sticking...
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The Best Vegetarian Meal Delivery Services of 2025
These days, meal delivery services are a dime a dozen—there are so many great options that even the largest family...
