Nutrition
Protein, fiber, fats, carbs, sugar and the rest, explained without the panic.
- 1Protein: How Much You Need and How to Get ItThe most useful single nutrient to get right while losing weight, and easier than protein-shake culture makes it look.3 min
- 2Fiber: The Nutrient Most People Are MissingIt fills you up, feeds your gut and lowers cholesterol, and most Americans get only about half of what they need. Here's how to fix that without a stomachache.2 min
- 3Carbs: Which Ones to Eat and How MuchLentils and lollipops are both "carbs," so treating the whole category as one thing doesn't help. Here's what actually separates them.2 min
- 4Fats: Good, Bad and ConfusingYou need fat, and some kinds actively protect your heart. Here's what's settled, what's argued over, and how much to eat while losing weight.2 min
- 5Sugar: How Much Is Too Much?Added sugar is easy to overeat and adds nothing you need, but fruit isn't the problem, and you don't have to eat zero to get healthier.3 min
- 6Ultra-Processed Foods: What They Are and Why They MatterNot all processed food is a problem. Here's how to tell frozen peas from frozen pizza, and how much it matters.2 min
- 7Water and Drinks: What to Sip and What to SkipHow much you really need, whether water helps with weight loss, and how many calories might be hiding in your cup.2 min
- 8Alcohol and Weight Loss: The Honest VersionYou don't have to quit to lose weight, but alcohol works against you in more ways than just the calories.2 min
- 9How to Read a Food Label in 30 SecondsIgnore the front of the box. The useful information takes four quick checks on the back.2 min
- 10Weight-Loss Supplements: What Works (Not Much)Green tea, garcinia, berberine and "nature's Ozempic." We don't sell any of it, so here's what the evidence really says.2 min
- 11Sodium: How Much Salt Is Too Much?Most of the salt you eat doesn't come from your salt shaker. Here's where it really comes from, and how to cut back without bland food.2 min