Weight Management

Hormonal balance affects your longevity, weight, and mood. And new research is telling us that the cornerstone of balanced hormones is your gut microbiome, which — it turns out — depends on fiber. So can eating more fiber really help you to lose weight, live longer, and feel better?

More people than ever before are interested in optimizing their health and eating in a way that can help to heal the planet. Riding and building this wave of commitment and goodwill, Food Revolution Network expanded our reach significantly. Here are some of our top accomplishments from 2022.

Bitterness is the bane of any child (or adult!) told to eat their veggies. And many bitter plants are also poisonous. But it turns out that some bitter foods have a lot going for them — including major health benefits like improved digestion and lower rates of chronic illness. So what is it that makes these foods so special — and how can you learn to love them?

You may have heard fiber is important, or that you need to eat more fiber. But why is fiber good for you? And how can you get enough fiber in your diet? Discover the health benefits of this essential nutrient. Plus, find out what the top fiber-rich foods are and get a sample meal plan to easily meet your optimal daily fiber intake.

Fat is one of the most misunderstood nutrients. It’s essential for health, yet it’s often seen as a major cause of obesity and heart disease. Are there healthy sources of fat? And how much dietary fat is too much? This article looks at the science, rather than the hype, about fat.

If you have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, or if you want to prevent them from taking hold, there’s a lot you can do — even if you’re genetically predisposed! One of the main tools for tackling type 2 diabetes is diet — but which diet? Is low-carb the best way to go, or might it actually increase the long-term risk of diabetes and other chronic diseases? In this article, you’ll discover the dietary pattern that’s been shown to be the most effective for preventing, managing, and even reversing type 2 diabetes — as well as specific foods to include (and exclude) in your diet.

Lentils are unassuming culinary heroes, featured in dishes from a wide variety of culinary traditions. Not only are they delicious, versatile, easy to cook, and nutrient-rich powerhouses, lentils also feature prominently in efforts to mitigate climate change and engage in sustainable food production. So what can lentils do for you and how can you get more of them into your life?

When the conversation turns to weight loss, calories often take center stage. But is counting calories the only — or best — way to balance energy intake and expenditure? Or can focusing on calories confuse or disempower you, and distract you from what really matters when it comes to food choices?

Beans are some of the healthiest and most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. Discover some of the top health benefits of beans, why they’re sometimes controversial in the nutrition world, and how you can best prepare and use beans in delicious, plant-based recipes.

How do you feel about Brussels sprouts? Whether you adore them or have some issues, let’s talk about some of the reasons you may want to add them to your diet — and some tasty ways to do that!

When someone mentions “starchy foods,” they typically don’t mean it in a good way. But there are several types of starches, and not all of them are unhealthy. Here’s what you need to know about starch, which foods contain it, and how to tell if they’re healthy or unhealthy.

Sea vegetables have played an important role in human diets for at least 10,000 years (and possibly much longer). And they’re gaining traction around the world, thanks in part to today’s growing popularity of dried seaweed snacks and sushi. But are these ocean-dwelling plants good for you? And how does their cultivation impact the environment? Here’s what to know about sea vegetables, plus some ways to incorporate the best of them into your diet healthfully and deliciously.