Diet & Nutrition

Unhealthy eating habits can affect anyone, especially busy families often “running on empty.” Get tips and practical advice on nutrition and weight management to help you improve your efforts with ease.

Running a spring race?

A dietitian offers top tips to keep your body hydrated, fueled and ready for race day.

Patient Story

A hundred pounds lighter

Working mom of twins loses over 100 pounds in a year, with support from Corewell Health Lifestyle Medicine.

What’s the healthiest cooking oil?

Olive or vegetable? Canola or coconut? A dietitian explores the upsides—and downsides—of the many options.

Patient Story

‘My life is a gift’

Judy Wekenman has taken a walk every day for 50 years—and she has no plans of slowing down.

Patient Story

‘I have to be here for my kids’

Two years after life-changing bariatric surgery, Nic Weigel's only regret is not doing it sooner.

Managing midlife weight gain

For women approaching menopause, even small changes can help reduce health risks associated with excess abdominal fat.

Time to tame your sweet tooth?

A healthy diet and an active lifestyle can help you steer clear of sugar cravings—but it's also important not to deprive yourself.

Popcorn power

The go-to movie munch packs nutritional benefits when you sprinkle on these butter alternatives.

When alcohol makes you blush

Wine, beer and spirits can sometimes trigger an allergic reaction that results in redness and rashes.

Get going with great greens

Swiss chard? Iceberg lettuce? Arugula? There's a wide variety of highly nutritious greens to ramp up your nutrition.

Scrutinize those sweeteners

A dietitian offers helpful tips to reduce your consumption of super-sweet additives.

Is that imitation meat healthy?

Mock meats have become a regular item at restaurants and grocery stores, but take a close look at the nutrition before you commit.