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Photo: JB Lacroix/Getty Images Cameron Diaz will be the first to tell you she couldn’t have cared less about healthy eating in her younger years; she even admitted that she’sreformed fast food junkiewho has come a long way from her daily trips to Taco Bell for three bean-and-cheese burritos and nachos with extra cheese. Her intense years of research for both of her books-The Body Book: The Law of Hunger, the Science of Strength, and Other Ways to Love Your BodyandThe Longevity Book: The Science of Aging, the Biology of Strength, and the Privilege of Timehave taught her a thing or two about what it means to nourish your body for optimal health....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleFood to EatChallengesThe Science In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Food to Eat Challenges The Science Eating a plant-based diet, or even going completely vegetarian, can offer health benefits.Vegetarianstend to have fewer chronic conditions and may live longer than their meat-eating counterparts. Pictured recipe:“Egg in a Hole” Peppers with Avocado Salsa Then there’s theketogenic diet(that high-fat and ultra-low-carb way of eating), which conjures up images of bacon, burgers and butter....

Whether you grew up watching DJ Tanner on Full House or are a huge fan of Hallmark movies (or both!), you’ve probably noticed that Candace Cameron Bure keeps getting better with age. Not only is she writing, acting and producing for the Hallmark Channel, she is also a wife and mom of three who has to work hard to make time for some self-care.“I’ve loved getting older because you begin to appreciate the body more and more, and I love seeing what it can do at the age I’m at now,” Bure says....

Close Photo: Muscle Milk Candace Parker is a legend on and off the court. A starting player for the Chicago Sky, the reigning champs of the WNBA, Parker just tipped off her 15th season of professional basketball. Off the court, she’s a busy mom of two, an analyst for NBA games and has recently partnered with Muscle Milk to launchthe Lifting Project contest, which will help an aspiring trainer provide free strength training classes in their community....

Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images Carla Hall is famous for her takes on celebratory soul food, Nashville hot chicken and butter biscuits, but what does she eat on an ordinary day? In a recent Instagramreel, the celebrity chef and cookbook author took fans through a day of eating in her life, from breakfast to “night treat.” The meals were packed with nutritious whole foods and even featured a delicious-looking, high-protein dessert....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat Are Triglycerides?How Many Triglycerides Should You Have?What Are Symptoms of High Triglycerides?What Causes High Triglycerides?What to Do to Help Lower TriglyceridesFAQs In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What Are Triglycerides? How Many Triglycerides Should You Have? What Are Symptoms of High Triglycerides? What Causes High Triglycerides? What to Do to Help Lower Triglycerides FAQs Triglycerides (a type of fat) circulate in the blood and are used for energy....

Close Photo: Getty Images Sodium often has a bad reputation—when you consume too much of it in your diet, that is. Truth is, sodium is an electrolyte that plays incredibly important roles in the body, such as supporting fluid balance, nerve impulses and muscle contraction. Your doctor may recommend that youlimit your sodium intake, as too much is linked tohigh blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. The flip side? Having sodium levels that are too low can potentially cause some harm to your health as well....

Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images It’s not exactly considered polite dinner table conversation, but it’s about time we all got more comfortable with pee and poop. How often, how much and the composition of both can tell you a lot about your overall health, as we mentioned in our guide tohow often you should poop, according to doctors. The same holds true for your urine. Rather than flushing immediately and rushing on to the rest of your day, it’s wise to take a peek at the contents of the toilet....

Close Sugar is everywhere, so it’s no surprise that the average American consumes almost 17 teaspoons of added sugars per day (that’s more than 1/3 cup, and adds up to 34 pounds of sugar per year). And though there’s no denying the wonderfully sweet taste it provides in so many of our favorite baked goods, beverages, condiments and more, sugar contributes extra calories-without healthful nutrients-to our diets. The American Heart Association recommends that most women cap their added sugar intake at 6 teaspoons per day (9 teaspoons for men)....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow to Calculate Your Daily Calorie NeedsBreakfastMorning SnackLunchAfternoon SnackDinner In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How to Calculate Your Daily Calorie Needs Breakfast Morning Snack Lunch Afternoon Snack Dinner What Does a 1,500-Calorie Day Look Like? By calculating your daily calorie goal, you can get a more precise look at what your calorie level should be to set yourself up for successful weight loss....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow to Calculate Your Daily Calorie GoalBreakfastMorning SnackLunchAfternoon SnackDinnerThe Bottom Line In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How to Calculate Your Daily Calorie Goal Breakfast Morning Snack Lunch Afternoon Snack Dinner The Bottom Line Photographer: Brie Goldman Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly Prop Stylist: Addelyn Evans According to the2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, most adult females require between 1,600 and 2,000 calories, and adult males between 2,000 and 2,400 calories, per day....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleCalculating Daily Goals2,000-Calorie DayBreakfastMorning SnackLunchAfternoon SnackDinnerEvening Snack In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Calculating Daily Goals 2,000-Calorie Day Breakfast Morning Snack Lunch Afternoon Snack Dinner Evening Snack Close Justhow many calories you needin a day varies with your gender, age, weight and activity level, with the most common number being 2,000 calories. Because it’s the most common, the FDA uses 2,000 calories as a base to determine daily values of various nutrients (that’s why 2,000 calories is also the reference number used on theNutrition Facts Panelon packaged foods)....

Close We all know we should be eating more fruits and veggies-but many of us fall short on the daily recommended amount. For most adults that’s 2 cups of fruit and 2.5 to 3 cups of vegetables (it’s recommended that men get a little more veg). Only 14 percent of adults are getting the recommended amount of vegetables and only 18 percent get enough fruit. That’s really low, especially when you think about how good they are for you....