I love the show “Chopped” because it gives me tips and inspiration for repurposing my own leftovers and pantry staples. I thought it would be fun to think about 6 ways to create a delicious meal from:

1 cup uncooked barley

8 oz bag baby spinach

2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained

In a lunch rut? Here’s some inspiration for you! We have assembled a sample lunch from every member of the Diet ID team, and how and why each would fit into a healthy eating plan.

Do calories count? Of course they do, but that doesn’t mean you have to track every one you consume.

Most New Year’s resolution lists overflow with bold, ambitious new goals. But here’s a far lighter lift that’s actually fun -- three new healthful foods to try out in 2021!

This year, resolve NOT to go on a diet.

That’s right, because diets don’t work.

Why do nutritionists and health food foodies get so excited about kale, anyway? I’ll tell you!

It’s not in your head. Studies have shown that both quality and quantity of sleep have a profound effect on appetite and even willpower. Here’s why…

There are entire cookbooks -- cookbook series even -- written about pasta and for good reason! Pasta is a universally loved, economical, and versatile staple. Here’s why we love pasta.

Even without the “normal” traveling, entertaining, and big gatherings thanks to the pandemic, it’s still quite challenging to stick to our healthy eating plan, and especially difficult for those of us on a weight loss track. But there are several ways to avoid falling victim to “slipping” this holiday season. Read on and commit to at least 8 of these tried-and-true strategies.

Rest assured, you don’t need to spend a fortune, shop at special stores, or carve out two hours a day for slicing, dicing, chopping, or pureeing in order to eat healthier. Read on for my favorite ingredient shortcuts and four healthy, easy recipes, each under 30 minutes.