Sticky situation: FDA weighs in on gummy dietary supplements
In a perspective published in The Journal of Dietary Supplements, a team of scientists from the Office of…
Smartwatches show ‘substantial error’ at tracking calories burned
Sleek smartwatches are all the rage these days. Nearly 4 in 10 US adults wear them to track…
Samsung and Garmin smartwatches prove unreliable for measuring calorie burn
New research suggests that the calorie-burn estimates of smartwatches should not be treated as precise measurements. A Florida…
NOW’s testing of vitamin C gummies on Amazon returns ‘deeply disappointing results’
This is NOW’s 24th round of product policing since it initiated its testing program in 2017 to evaluate…
Beware ‘vanishing caloric density,’ it can lead to weight gain
Imagine a snack that not only physically melts in your mouth with every bite, but whose calories seem…
Counting calories doesn’t always add up to equal weight loss
BOSTON — When it comes to losing weight, it turns out the simple math of counting calories doesn’t…
That Fun Nutrition App May Also Have a Dark Side
Brightly colored engagement tactics—trophies, confetti, a green light—long ago jumped from smartphone games to everything from online…
Top 9 Healthiest McDonald’s Menu Items Recommended by a Dietitian
Let’s be honest: fast food isn’t winning any awards for its nutrition. But life happens, and you might…
7 Fruits To Add to Your Diet in the Summer Months
Medically reviewed by Simone Harounian, MS For extra delicious, nutritious produce, choose in-season fruits like peaches and blueberries…
5 Chain Restaurant Sandwiches That Are Total Calorie Bombs
These popular sandwich chain orders pack a surprising amount of calories. It’s surprising how even the simplest sandwich…
5 Chain Restaurant Meals That Sound Healthy but Have a Day’s Calories
These popular chain salads pack a surprising whole day’s worth of calories. Restaurants make food that make you…
5 Chain Restaurant Appetizers That Can Top 2,000 Calories
These popular starters pack enough calories to double as an entire meal. Appetizers can sometimes be the best…