Too much protein can be a real missed steak. While protein is essential for muscle maintenance and overall health, overdoing it can come with some serious risks and side effects. “Consuming excessive ...

Learn more about protein intake and how, even though we need protein in our diets, too much can snuff out other nutrients.

Eating a balanced diet full of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein is one of the most effective ways to extend your lifespan, research shows. But it can be difficult to know how much to ...

In the wake of viral high-protein diets and the cottage cheese obsession, one question looms: How much protein should you actually eat in a day? We tapped registered dietitian Lauren Manaker to ...

Have you been told to eat more fruit? There’s a good reason for that. “Whole fruits are a key recommendation for all healthy, balanced diets,” says Christopher Gardner, PhD, the director of nutrition ...

Even though sugar tastes great, consuming too much of it isn’t ideal for your health. That can be hard to hear, especially considering that about 30% of American adults get at least 15% of their daily ...