Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...

Dr. Robert Lustig says that we should stop thinking about calories and focus on liver and gut health. Nuts are a part of a gut-friendly diet, he said.

It’s no secret that if we burn more calories than we take in, we’ll lose weight. It boils down to simple mathematics. There are a lot of calorie-counting apps and calculators that will tell you how ...

Pecans bring more than buttery crunch, they deliver a whole vibe of warmth, aroma, and health-boosting power in every bite. Native to North America, these rich little gems have nourished people for ...

Scientists have made the case for pecans to be given ‘superfood’ status as a new study reveals the nut has some surprising strengths. Researchers from the US and Mexico found that consumption of ...

Together with full-fat dairy, nuts were casualties of 20th century health messaging that lambasted fat. For the sake of our health and our waistline, we were told, they were best avoided. Happily, now ...

High calorie snacks can help a person gain weight. Examples include smoothies with oatmeal, nuts as toppings, dried fruit for snacks, and full-fat dairy products. Share on Pinterest sergeyryzhov/Getty ...

Many of us know nuts are high in calories and fat. So should we be eating nuts or will they make us gain weight? In short, the answer is yes, we should eat them, and no, they won’t make us gain weight ...