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Maureen Callahan

Maureen Callahan is a registered dietitian, recipe developer and lead author of the Health.com diet book review series. She is a two-time James Beard Award winner.

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7 Steps to a Healthier 4th of July Barbecue

Here's how to make the best Independence Day cookout ever
July 2, 2021
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The Top 6 Healthy Foods to Put In Your Shopping Cart

Experts pick their favorite superfoods. Are these on your list?
August 21, 2018
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7 Steps to a Healthier Barbecue

Here's how to make the best end-of-summer cookout ever
August 10, 2017
Smarter Food Choices

What's Better for You: Butter or Margarine? Red Wine or White?

Here’s the latest research on smart food choices as we age
July 28, 2017

6 Reasons You’re Still Having Trouble Losing Weight

You think you are doing everything right, so what's the problem?
July 7, 2017
Cancer Risk

4 Lifestyle Changes to Cut Cancer Deaths in Half

One thing to check — how much are you really drinking?
March 23, 2017

7 Small Diet Changes to Make You Healthier Than Ever

It doesn't require a major overhaul of your diet — and you can even skip the kale
February 17, 2017
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5 Tips to Eat Your Way to a Better Mood

Sugar and processed foods can bring you down. Make these choices instead.
October 10, 2016
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10 'Healthy' Foods That Can Sabotage Weight Loss

If you are choosing these items over others, take a closer look
September 14, 2016
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The Fiftysomething Diet: Your Body After a Food Splurge

The inside scoop on what those unhealthy binges are doing to you
August 2, 2016
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10 Top Diet Hacks for Boomers

Follow these tips to lose weight, lower blood pressure and improve brain health
May 4, 2016
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Fiftysomething Diet: Are Foods With Whole Milk Healthy?

Whether to eat more milk-based saturated fats is still controversial
January 13, 2016
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Food Fraud: What Are You Really Buying at the Supermarket?

5 items that often aren't what they appear, and how to avoid fakes
December 1, 2015
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Fiftysomething Diet: 6 Ways to Spice Up Your Health

Why you should add cinnamon, rosemary and other spices to food
October 16, 2015
Matcha green tea

Fiftysomething Diet: 7 Trendy (and Healthy?) Foods

They are getting a lot of attention and may even be good for you
October 7, 2015
Vitamin D

Fiftysomething Diet: Vitamin D for Healthier Knees

The vitamin has been shown to slow progression of osteoarthritis
September 16, 2015
Colorful donuts

Fiftysomething Diet: Your Brain on Fat and Sugar

These baddies can spur changes in gut bacteria that harm cognitive health
July 22, 2015
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Fiftysomething Diet: Best and Worst Drinks of Summer

Check out this list of beverages to see which you should sip or skip
July 2, 2015
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5 Foods That Are Healthier Than You Think

You may have been told they are bad, but new information says otherwise
June 9, 2015
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Fiftysomething Diet: Is Canola Oil Safe?

Sorting out myth from truth about 4 scary rumors
May 20, 2015
Big breakfast

Fiftysomething Diet: Eat a Big Breakfast or Not?

Blood sugar levels can be greatly influenced by how much, and when, you eat
April 21, 2015
Grains

Fiftysomething Diet: Do You Need to Eat Clean?

What exactly does the buzzphrase mean, anyway?
April 6, 2015

Fiftysomething Diet: 8 Must-Haves for a Healthy Pantry

Keep them on hand to make nutritious meals in advance or tonight
February 11, 2015

Fiftysomething Diet: 4 Tips to Help You Age Well

How you can fine-tune your eating habits to live longer and healthier
January 14, 2015
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Fiftysomething Diet: 6 Whole Grains to Try

These lesser-known grains taste good and cut belly fat, so why not?
October 24, 2014
Assortment of baked bread

Fiftysomething Diet: Should You Go Gluten-Free?

Before you hop on the bandwagon, separate fact from fiction
October 1, 2014
Lentil soup with pumpkin

Fiftysomething Diet: 6 Steps to a Healthier Fall Soup

Our foolproof formula lets you cook and serve it in 30 minutes
September 11, 2014
Colorful frozen suckers or lollies.

Fiftysomething Diet: 5 Healthy Summer Treats

Beat the heat with these cool and refreshing recipes
July 17, 2014
Green detox drink

Fiftysomething Diet: Do You Need to Detox?

3 questions to answer before trying a fast or a cleanse
June 12, 2014

Fiftysomething Diet: Foods to Help You Age Better

Why you'll want to learn about chromosome caps called telomeres
April 25, 2014
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Fiftysomething Diet: 5 Best Nutrition Apps

Using these tools can help you form better habits and make wise choices
April 10, 2014
Coconuts

Fiftysomething Diet: The Coconut Craze

Can this “it” ingredient cure cancer and ward off dementia?
March 28, 2014
Olive oil bottles with olives

Fiftysomething Diet: Eating to Ease Your Pain

New discoveries find certain foods can dampen arthritis, migraines and shingles
November 7, 2013
Fruits and vegetables

Fiftysomething Diet: Is It Time to Go Vegan?

Bill Clinton can attest to its health benefits. Smart planning can help you avoid the nutritional risks.
October 22, 2013
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Fiftysomething Diet: The Anti-Reflux Diet

If heartburn has become a regular problem, it's time to make some changes
August 27, 2013
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Fiftysomething Diet: The Trouble With (Some) Carbs

Studies have uncovered new worries about carbohydrates. Is it time to change your diet plan?
August 20, 2013
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