Eat Well

Patients don’t often walk into appointments asking about the federal dietary guidelines or visual tools including the food pyramid, UChicago Medicine registered dietitian Sarah Kolb said. Instead, many arrive with general nutrition messages they’ve picked up from friends, social media or the latest diet trends. Yet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the most recent version … Read more

Get Healthy: Carol Slager: Orange cauliflower, broccolini and more make the veggie portion of your plate sing By Carol Slager, Times correspondent Mar 16, 2026 Orange, purple and green cauliflower and broccolini pack all the benefits of their traditional cousins while adding flare and flavor. Carol Slager suggests brightening your veggie choices with colored versions … Read more

Get Healthy: Robust diagnostics, advanced therapies just the beginning in improved cancer survival rates By Christine Bryant, Times correspondent Mar 11, 2026 More patients are living long-term thanks to advances in screening, targeted therapies and coordinated care. Dr. Eduardo Braun is an oncologist/hematologist on staff at Powers Health and co-medical director of Powers Health Cancer … Read more

Protein is the building block that keeps your body running strong. Together with fats and carbohydrates, this powerful macronutrient plays an essential role in fueling your metabolism; supporting bone, tissue and cell production; and strengthening your immune system to help ward off pesky illnesses. In addition, protein also contributes to building muscle mass and supplies … Read more

Hundreds of detox drinks exist, so it can be confusing to know what to choose. The good news is that our bodies detox themselves naturally — so it’s not necessary to have a specialty drink on hand to eliminate toxins and waste every day. But there are ways to speed up the process — and crafting … Read more

Everything old is new again! Ancient grains like amaranth, farro, rye and millet are having a moment as more people realize that they taste great and offer some health benefits. What are ancient grains? As their name suggests, ancient grains are natural agricultural grains that have been around for hundreds — sometimes even thousands — … Read more

Everything old is new again! Ancient grains like amaranth, farro, rye and millet are having a moment as more people realize that they taste great and offer some health benefits. As their name suggests, ancient grains are natural agricultural grains that have been around for hundreds — sometimes even thousands — of years and haven’t really … Read more

Vegetarian, vegan, flexitarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, paleo, keto, Mediterranean, Whole30 — with all the different eating plans available, finding one that works with your personal preferences, lifestyle and health requirements can be confusing. When you finally do zero in on a diet you want to try, sticking to the rules is the next challenge. For thoughtful … Read more

What exactly is intermittent fasting? In simplest terms, intermittent fasting is the practice of restricting your food intake for specific periods of time on a daily or weekly basis. By temporarily depriving the body of food, your metabolism switches over into burning stored fat reserves for energy as opposed to the calories from your most … Read more

It’s a jungle out there — of pathogens, viruses, bacteria, parasites and allergens — each seeking a place to call home. Though we’re exposed to these potentially harmful microbes every day, a healthy immune system fights off these foreign attackers and sends them packing. What does your immune system do? The human body has many … Read more