Nutrition

Taking steps to a healthier diet doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Chef Michael Reed of Poppy & Seed in Anaheim shows California Live how you can incorporate plant-based dishes into your diet to achieve your goals.

Nutritionist Christine Lusita introduces a few California-based food and beverage companies that will help you stay on track and eat a little healthier!

Anthem Blue Cross and iHeart Media launch a nutrition initiative at three LAUSD schools that gives students healthy options and teaches them how to prepare nutritious meals. Angie Crouch reports on the NBC4 News at 4pm on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

#Rawcarrotsalad is trending on TikTok as people talk about its alleged benefits for hormone balance. Nutritionists weigh in on if the trend is a fact or a myth.

It’s the small things that make all the difference! California Lives Lawrence Zarian chats with nutritionist and weight loss expert, Sophie Uliano, about healthy alternatives when eating. Sophie shares examples on how to eat better one snack at a time.

Congressional child nutrition waivers that allowed for free meals in school and other food assistance measures are expiring June 30.

Immunologist Dr. Heather Moday says diet is a powerful way to boost your immune system. Here are five foods she recommends eating for a healthier lifestyle, and how to incorporate them into your diet.

Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist and Harvard Medical School professor, shares the health benefits of drinking coffee — and how to maximize its brain-boosting properties.

Nutritionist Lindsey DeSoto shares the immune-boosting health benefits of her “go-to” super spice, along with her favorite ways to cook with it.

Yes, taking extra vitamin supplements every day can strengthen your immune system, says immunologist Dr. Heather Moday. She shares her top choices, along with why vitamins C and D are two of the most essential.

Should you cut back on coffee? A dietitian shares the foods and drinks that will boost your energy and focus — without the caffeine.

It’s never been more important to improve our health and diet. An allergist and immunologist explains why no ingredient is more detrimental to your immune health than sugar, and steps on how to cut back.

Is honey good for you? Dietitian and nutritionist Lauren Armstrong explains the pros and cons of eating honey, along with how to shop for it and how to use it.

Neuroscientist and psychology professor Dr. Amishi Jha says there are three critical things you must do to successfully remember something.

Halloween is that time of year where local doctors get lots of questions from parents.

When we think of superfoods, stuff like kale, berries, avocado, and broccoli might come to mind. But California Live’s Ross Thomas discovered the next best thing – at a farm in Monterey Bay!

A daily diet of colorful fruits and vegetables can help make your brain strong, sharper and smarter, studies show. Here’s what a Harvard nutritional psychiatrist eats to strengthen her memory, focus and overall health.

Fiber is the superhero of nutrients, and yet, nearly 95% of American adults and children aren’t getting enough of in their diet. In addition to reduced risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes, eating fiber-rich foods have been linked to longevity. Here’s why dietitians and food experts call fiber an essential nutrient, and how you can increase your daily...

Depending on your current diet, switching up the foods you eat can help you live a longer, healthier life. One essential food that’s rich in nutritional value is chickpeas. A dietitian shares her favorite recipes to go with it.

We all know too well that one of the keys to maintaining a healthy weight is healthy snacking. Nutritionist Ashley Reinke Hawk shows “California Live” how to build snack boxes that are easy to make, well-balanced, and will keep you full. Watch to find out the perfect ratio of carbohydrates to protein, the best times to eat snacks, and more.