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2 weeks ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė |Sandra Vigelienė
Image-based AI calorie trackers are gaining popularity, promising to simplify the process of counting energy consumed. But do they offer more accurate calculations? We tried one of these apps, SnapCalorie. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is finding its way into healthcare and wellness – from interpreting radiology results to chatbots creating fitness plans. Nutrition is no exception, with more and more people using AI-powered calorie trackers.
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1 month ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Alexandra Ginos |Sandra Vigelienė
It's common to wonder how many calories you should burn in a day, especially when trying to become more fit or lose weight. However, every person is different, and individual factors such as activity level, body weight, height, and age affect daily calorie needs. To maintain a weight that supports overall health or reach a fitness goal, it can be helpful to understand how many calories you may burn per day.
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1 month ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė |Sandra Vigelienė
As rising food prices and uncertainty caused by tariffs make Americans brace for potential recession, TikTok users share their cheap meal recipes. We asked an expert to assess whether these budget meals can be part of a healthy diet. The price of food in 2025 is predicted to rise slightly faster than the historical average rate, according to the Economic Research Service. Food-at-home prices are anticipated to increase 3.2%, while food-away-from-home prices are likely to grow 3.8%.
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1 month ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė |Sandra Vigelienė
A WellnessPulse analysis of 50 best-selling protein bars sold by popular retailer chains across the U.S. found that only 66% contain enough of the nutrient to be considered ‘high protein.’ Moreover, many bars are high in sugar and low in fiber, raising questions about whether they can be considered ‘healthy’ food options. As many as 71% of Americans said they were trying to consume more protein, according to a 2024 survey.
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1 month ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Laura Juozaponytė |Alifia Fernandes Jokubauskienė |Sandra Vigelienė
Fasting is becoming an increasingly popular lifestyle approach for people consciously trying to have a healthier and more intentional relationship with food. While some nutritional science experts may describe fasting as something of a diet fad, it seems to have an incredible staying power. It’s not that hard to understand why.
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1 month ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Amy Brangwyn |Sandra Vigelienė |Julia Zakrzewski |Alissa Hershberger
Coke Zero, which is now branded as Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, is a diet soda chosen by many people who want the taste of Coca-Cola without added sugar and high calories. But is Coke Zero bad for you? There’s a debate among those who are curious about the actual proposed benefits of switching to diet cola beverages, including Coke Zero, which centers around the use of artificial sweeteners like aspartame and acesulfame potassium, and whether those additives might pose potential health risks.
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1 month ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Joanna Sadowska |Sandra Vigelienė |Julia Zakrzewski |Erica Digap
Every year, new typesof diets emerge, gaining popularity among health-conscious individuals who aresearching for sustainable weight loss approaches. The GOLO diet became popular a few yearsago within the wellness community as an eating plan aimed at managing insulinlevels by combining personalized meals, exercise, and using aproprietary supplement.
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1 month ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė |S. Nicole Lane |Sandra Vigelienė
Organ meat is making a comeback in the United States, including in the form of supplements. But should you be taking them? We asked three experts. Soaring food prices during World War II and the risk of protein deficiencies made Americans eat more organ meat, which was previously considered low-class or rural foods. Eighty years, a global pandemic, and rampant inflation later, interest in organ meat, also called offal, seems to be growing again.
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2 months ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Darius Kasiulynas |Sandra Vigelienė |Alifia Fernandes Jokubauskienė
Gut health depends on the balance of beneficial (‘good’) and harmful (‘bad’) bacteria in your digestive system, among other factors. The gut microbiome may impact digestive processes, immune function, and potentially even mood. Over 60 million Americans experience digestive issues yearly, and many people are turning to dietary supplements for additional support. While some supplements may help address certain digestive problems, not all of them work the same way or with the same efficiency.
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2 months ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Jill Corleone |Sandra Vigelienė
The Mediterranean diet is recommended by many health professionals for its balanced and health-focused approach. Packed with vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fatty fish, olive oil, and recommendations for limiting red meat and highly processed foods, it’s linked to numerous potential health benefits like supporting heart health, glycemic control, and brain health. But what about the green Mediterranean diet? How is it different, and is it even better?
