Special Diets

Insulin resistance, which often has no outward symptoms, is a hallmark of both prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. When muscle, fat and liver cells ignore insulin’s signals, blood sugar levels rise. Find out what food substitutions you can make to better manage blood glucose.

If there are foods you can’t or don’t eat, such as eggs, dairy, meat or seafood and often honey, try these vegan products, which celebrate the bounty of nutrient-dense, plant-based foods. Here, beans, grains, vegetables, nuts, seeds and spices boost traditionally maligned foods like meatless meatballs with flavor, texture and protein.

From granola to cookies, myriad brands swapped traditional wheat and grains for nuts like almonds, cashews and coconut, spices and dried fruits. The result? Tasty, nutrient-dense alternatives that are suitable for those who eschew grains or adhere to the paleo diet.

Enjoy Life Foods, a leader in free-from baking, has opened a large new facility in Indiana that will allow it to expand both its product line and its geographic reach.

Did you know 1 in 13 children has a food allergy? Get some fast facts on food allergies with this infographic.

What’s new in vegan cheese—plus perfect wine pairings.

Many athletes have chosen to go gluten free. Learn how to do it healthfully, and the top four nutritional concerns gluten-free athletes should know.

Is the paleo diet real meat or simply nuts? Learn why eating like our ancestors hits the health target.

Does spiky, massive jackfruit have potential to gain traction as a vegan meat substitute? Or is it just too weird for most Americans to adopt?