Maggie O'Neill

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The 2 Best Spices to Put on Your Food to Lower Cholesterol, According to Dietitians

By: Maggie O Neill, Karina Tolentino

Managing cholesterol levels is a key part of protecting your heart's health. And adding certain spices to your food may help with that.

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Dietitians Explain if Sea Grapes Can Help Lower Blood Pressure

By: Maggie O Neill, Jamie Johnson

Sea grapes are getting a lot of attention on TikTok, with many users trying them as a snack. Some people claim they may even help lower your blood pressure.

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5 Coffee Sweeteners Dietitians Recommend If You Don't Want to Use Table Sugar

By: Maggie O Neill, Elizabeth Gall

Adding sugar to your coffee can have negative health effects, especially if you add too much or drink multiple cups of coffee each day.

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What Does a ‘Healthy Weight' Actually Mean?

By: Maggie O Neill, Pooja Singhal

Maintaining a healthy weight reduces your risk of developing many diseases, including heart disease high blood pressure ,

What Does a ‘Healthy Weight’ Actually Mean?

By: Maggie O’Neill

Doctors traditionally used BMI to determine if you’re at a healthy weight, but are now expanding beyond this single metric to more accurately assess your health.

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What Happens to Your Blood Pressure When You Eat Cream of Wheat

By: Maggie O Neill, Elizabeth Barnes

Cream of Wheat is not linked to reduced blood pressure. However, whole-grain versions offer fiber that supports overall health.

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We Asked a Dietitian the Best Vegetable to Eat to Help You Poop

By: Maggie O Neill

Diet plays a huge role in your digestive system—and what you eat has a huge impact on how often you have a bowel movement.

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Does Lip Balm Dry Out Your Lips? Dermatologists Weigh In

By: Maggie O'Neill

Some ingredients found in certain lip balms can make dry lips worse. Lip products with certain flavors or fragrances may also worsen dry lips.

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The Best Late-Night Drink to Support Healthy Aging, According to Dietitians

By: Elizabeth Barnes, Maggie O Neill

Eating and drinking certain foods in the hours before your bedtime can disrupt your sleep. But milk gives you 13 essential nutrients and sets the stage for a good night's rest.

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A Tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar Could Improve Your Post-Meal Blood Sugar

By: Karina Tolentino, Maggie O Neill

Eating carb-heavy meals can cause your blood sugar to spike—but adding one tablespoon of an ingredient you likely already have in your pantry to your meal could help.