Comfort food soothes the soul, wrapping you in a warm, reassuring blanket letting you everything is going to be A-OK. Unfortunately for most of us, comfort food usually means high in sugar, carbs or fat by way of pizza, ice cream, mac and cheese and more.

Without proper planning, it can be challenging to eat a healthy and balanced vegetarian or vegan diet. There are specific nutrients you need to be aware of -- including iron, calcium and vitamins B12 and D -- and you may find yourself reading a lot of nutrition labels to figure out which foods have which nutrients.

To get maximum health benefits from chocolate, you want to eat chocolate at higher percentages, as dark as you can, without additives.

You know a granola bar isn’t the most nutritious or weight-loss-friendly snack, but when you’re on the go, it’s a heck of a lot easier to eat than an egg omelet. Can a busy schedule and a low-carb diet really coexist?

Everyone knows about the importance of breakfast. Enjoying it regularly may help keep your weight in check and make your diet better overall, especially when compared with those who skip breakfast. But not everyone makes it a priority.

The dietary supplement industry is a big $38 billion business. In fact, more than half the U.S. population took at least one dietary supplement.

If you want a tasty way to bounce back from a hard workout, take in a healthy midday snack or to just stay hydrated with a nutrient-packed drink, a smoothie is a great way to go.

The paleo diet is based on the belief that a diet of wild animals and plants consumed during the Paleolithic era (about 10,000 years ago) is the healthiest way for humans to eat.

No summer is truly complete without the smell of the grill heating up hot dogs, burgers and other BBQ classics. But what if you want to enjoy great food without derailing your healthy diet? Bring in the experts: We asked some of the country’s top registered dietitian nutritionists to share their 10 go-to BBQ picks.

While there is a trend toward eating “clean” -- avoiding packaged foods full of preservatives and unpronounceable ingredients -- never eating out of a package is not realistic for most people. If you eat on the go even once in a while, knowing how to choose healthy packaged foods is key to your health and waistline.

Trying to get pregnant? Consider a date night to the grocery store. "Keeping your body healthy by eating good-for-you foods while trying to conceive is especially helpful because your nutrient intake affects everything from your energy level to your hormones,"

There’s nothing like a comforting bowl of oatmeal to warm you on chilly mornings. Oats are not only one of the best sources of soluble fiber (the type that keeps you full and helps control your cholesterol levels), but they’re also incredibly easy to cook. But a bowl of plain oatmeal can be awfully bland.