Eating lots of fruits and vegetables is often recommended as a way to lose weight, but doing so may not help you shed excess pounds, according to researchers. They reviewed data from more th... Read more
A home-packed lunch isn’t necessarily healthier than school cafeteria fare, a new study suggests. The new research found that just 27 percent of the lunches third and fourth graders br... Read more
New research refutes the common belief that skipping breakfast could contribute to obesity. Instead, researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) found that passing on the fi... Read more
Naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth devour sugar, creating acids that attack tooth enamel. This can lead to decay, as well as a host of other problems, including gingivitis. Living in... Read more
Watercress, Chinese cabbage, chard and beet greens are among the most nutrient-dense “powerhouse” vegetables, packing a huge dose of vitamins and minerals into every calorie, a n... Read more
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) agree: Well-planned vegetarian and vegan eating patterns are healthy for infants and toddlers. Time and attent... Read more
The little strawberry is big on nutrition. There are 49 calories on one cup; they’re also loaded with vitamin C, 3g of fiber & some calcium, magnesium & potassium. Rich in the B-comp... Read more
It’s said that dark chocolate can be good for your heart, and new research may have uncovered why. Louisiana State University researchers tested cocoa powders in a model of the digestive tra... Read more
Women who are heavy consumers of diet drinks might be more likely to experience heart attacks, dangerous blood clots and other cardiovascular problems than those who rarely or never consume... Read more
For weight loss, some swear by “grazing” – eating several small meals throughout the day – instead of eating fewer meals at more traditional mealtimes. Now, a small study comparing both appr... Read more
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