Being too strict in your diet can set you up for failure. Perhaps it's time to loosen up a little?

Learn how to choose the best supplements for you.

Learn about improving your bone health.

Your bones are made of calcium, so therefore you should load up on calcium... right? You're missing a big part of the picture and may be putting your health in danger.

Thinking of changing up your diet? Learn about five foods you might think you need to eliminate, but don't!

As hard as you try to eat whole, well-rounded meals, sometimes you only have time for a snack like an energy bar.

Pills, programs, detoxes and diets... with so many options available for weight loss, why are so many of us still overweight?

Chef Luca Paris joins Dr. Mike to discuss his latest savory recipe.

If you love cheese and feel like you could never get away from it, you might be surprised at the benefits of doing so.

How cheese is harming your health, the benefits of ditching cheese, and how to break the cheese habit with Dr. Neal Barnard.

If you're approaching a Paleo way of eating with that "caveman" mentality of "all meat, all the time," you probably won't realize the benefits of a more holistic Paleo mindset.

How to beat prostate cancer via diet and lifestyle changes with prostate cancer survivor Mark Saunders.

You may be able to arrest health symptoms with the GAPS diet.

Learn how you can influence your own genetic expression and reduce risk for hereditary chronic conditions.

Anxiety in the kitchen is quite common and has led to many folks ordering in more often than utilizing the stove.

According to the National Institutes of Health, on any given day, one-third of children and 41 percent of teens eat from a fast-food restaurant. They also report that the restaurant meals often served to kids contain too many calories. 

The typical “kid food” being offered tends to usually include chicken nuggets, fries, macaroni and cheese, burgers, and pizza. The problem is that these meals often provide empty calories and don’t provide enough nutrition. They also keep the kids wanting the same types of foods at home, with parents often providing them. 

Dr. Nimali Fernando, aka Doctor Yum, says it’s time to ditch the “kid food” and start giving kids better options.

“Most food is kid-friendly. Kids just need to learn how to eat it,” says Dr. Fernando, a Fredericksburg, Virginia-based pediatrician who founded The Doctor Yum Project. “Kids who are taught healthy eating habits, which include eating a variety of healthy foods, will be far better off now and in the long run. They will be learning healthy habits that will last a lifetime.”

Here are six reasons to ditch the pizza and pouches and get your kids back to real food...

Chef Luca Paris joins Dr. Mike to discuss his latest savory recipe.

Does that added protein in your diet actually create more muscle?

Hot off Natural Products Expo West, 2017, Ashley Koff, RD, returns to discuss what she saw as the top trends, as well as her "9 Commandments of Better Nutrition."

Nutrition confusion can end badly in overwhelm in the kitchen. Don't despair! Learn how to use your blender for simple, nutritious dishes.

How does the ketogenic diet work? Is it right for you?

There’s something about spring that inspires many of us to clean out our closets and our kitchen cabinets. So, it’s fitting that National Nutrition Month® falls in March, a time when we are starting to dream about warmer temperatures, bountiful summer produce and lighter fare.

National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to emphasize the importance of making informed food choices. This year’s National Nutrition Month® theme is “Put Your Best Fork Forward.” A reminder that every bite counts, this theme reflects the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for American’s recommendation to shift to a healthier eating pattern.

This idea that every bite counts also resonates closely with advice that I regularly share with my clients: small steps do add up to big changes. Additionally, I advise my clients that healthy eating can be as simple as choosing the more nutritious option between two foods, such as choosing a side salad instead of fries when eating out or a handful of nuts and dried fruit instead of a sugar-laden granola bar. This helps clarify the idea (and alleviate the pressure) of the somewhat-vague term “eating healthfully.”

Here are just a few examples of how you can make small changes that add up to a healthy lifestyle, one forkful at a time.

There may be some nutritionally-based solutions to improve the effects of mental illness and depression.

Hitting the grocery aisles can be overwhelming if you're trying to eat healthier (organic, non-GMO, antibiotic-free, cage-free, grass-fed, etc.).

Wheat has been part of the human diet for millions of years. Why are people now having problems with it?

Did you resolve to get your nutrition on track in the new year? Make lasting changes with these tips.

Vegan eating might make you feel healthy, whole and alive. But, could you be missing out on essential nutrients?

What foods are best for sexy times?

Fats have been proven to be beneficial in many areas of health, including lowered blood sugar levels and reduced inflammation.

The foods you have in your pantry and fridge may be helping or hindering your brain. 

Dr. Christopher Calapai DO, a New York City Osteopathic Physician board certified in family and anti-aging medicine, explains that the foods we choose have a lot to do with how sharp, attentive, alert, focused and happy we feel after they are consumed. 

Certain foods may taste great have additives in them that literally cloud our brains and leave us sluggish and dull-headed. The opposite is also true. We can eat certain foods and feel a charge of mental energy and focus. 

Dr. Calapai provides a quick list of foods that boost and drain the brain. Which ones will you add and remove from your shopping list?

Do you reach for sugar for pleasure? Or, is that "sweet tooth" an addiction?

If you're looking to "spring clean" your system, it's important to do your research so you can find the right fit for you.

Chef Luca Paris joins Dr. Mike to discuss his latest savory recipe.

How to transition for poor eating habits to healthy ones, why you need to take time for yourself, how to find more joy in your life and more with Isabel Smith.

Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching and instead of making reservations to some over-hyped trendy spot, stay in and prepare a “Lover’s Platter” full of indulgent aphrodisiacs. Pop some champagne, get that romantic playlist ready and feast on these 10 foods to get you in the mood for love this Valentine’s Day. 

Dr. Christopher Calapai, DO, a New York City Osteopathic Physician board certified in family and anti-aging medicine gives us his interesting insights on these aphrodisiacs.

“Aphrodisiacs are foods that have certain chemical properties that could increase pheromones, estrogen of testosterone, estrogen, heightening our interest in sex,” explains Dr. Calapai.

To be considered a true aphrodisiac the substance must be consumed orally, must reliably increase libido or sexual desire and within minutes. 

So, what are these sexual super foods and what is it about them that lights the fire of desire?

Medical foods can help you handle your acute and chronic pain without the side effects associated with pharmaceuticals.

In short, "recipe hacking" is simply taking out the naughty ingredients of your favorite foods and creating the same meals in healthier versions.

Learn simple ways to reduce the processed foods in your diet and eat healthier overall.

Cholesterol isn't bad for your heart, contrary to what you may have heard.

Learn tips and tricks to get more health benefits from your favorite meals by incorporating blended foods.

Winter squash (acorn, butternut, spaghetti) can be the basis for some truly delicious dishes.

Chef Luca Paris joins Dr. Mike to discuss his latest savory recipe.

Chronic pain may be caused by factors beyond just damaged tissue.

Learn how to incorporate more seafood into your diet for better brain health.

Dina Cheney shares five of her favorite healthy breakfast dishes, all of which can be made with dairy-free ingredients.

Learn more about the versatility of tubers.

With a few simple hacks, you can build tasty homemade soup and smoothie creations with minimal time investment.

Chef Luca Paris joins Dr. Mike to discuss his latest savory recipe.

From proper digestion to fighting migraines, magnesium is truly the miracle mineral.

Learn why you may have been needlessly avoiding meat, cheese, whole milk and eggs for decades.