Jillian Kubala, RD

Creatine is a dietary supplement that’s commonly used to enhance exercise performance and improve body composition. Though creatine is considered one of the safest and most well-researched dietary supplements, some people may wonder if creatine is linked to any health […]

Eating more fruit can support your overall health by providing nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and minerals and protective plant compounds like flavonoids, anthocyanins, and carotenoids. While all fruits—including fresh, frozen, and canned fruits—can be part of a healthy diet, some

Taurine is an amino acid concentrated in the brain, heart, eyes, and muscles. The body naturally produces taurine from the amino acid cysteine. Protein-rich foods like meat and seafood contain taurine, and it’s available as a dietary supplement. Taurine is

An occasional late-night snack isn’t harmful to your health. When narrowing down these late-night snack options, choosing nutritious foods and drinks that won’t interrupt your sleep pattern is best. Consider snack foods high in nutrients like protein and fiber. These

Skinless chicken breast, grilled  Two large eggs, cooked Calories 185 143 Fat 5.72 grams (g) 9.52 g Cholesterol  101 milligrams (mg) 372 mg Protein 31.1 g 12.56 g  Vitamin A 9.45 micrograms (mcg) or 1% of the Daily Value (DV)

Myrrh is a resin from the bark of some Commiphora trees, including Commiphora myrrha, a medicinal tree native to the Arabian peninsula and northeastern Africa. Myrrh has significant therapeutic properties. Its use in treating wounds and ailments like joint inflammation,

Lutein is a carotenoid pigment produced by plants. It belongs to the xanthophyll family of carotenoids, which also includes zeaxanthin. Foods like kale, spinach, broccoli, peas, parsley, and egg yolks contain lutein. Humans can’t produce lutein, so getting enough in

Alkaline diets are eating patterns that prioritize alkaline, or low-acid, foods to reduce acid production in the body to maintain a healthy acid-base balance and support overall health. Some research shows alkaline diets can protect against disease and support heart

You may have heard dark chocolate is good for you—but do you know why? Because it’s generally high in cocoa solids, dark chocolate is rich in minerals and protective plant compounds. This may benefit health in several ways, such as

Carbohydrates are one of three macronutrients, which are nutrients your body needs in large amounts. Carbohydrates refer to sugars, starches, and fibers. Carbohydrates give you energy and support digestive health, blood sugar control, and other necessary processes within your body.