Aspartame and saccharin continue to be blamed for a wide variety of ills, even though research has shown them to be safe if eaten in reasonable amounts. Aspartame, marketed as Nutrasweet, has been the target of an intense ... Read More

The most healthful cereals are made with whole grains and not much else. If you're trying to lose weight, control cholesterol or diabetes, or just need a lot of energy, your best bet is a hot cooked cereal of whole grains, su ... Read More

A review of 25 studies shows that eating nuts (including peanuts) lowers cholesterol to help prevent heart attacks (Archives of Internal Medicine, May 10, 2010). Eating an average of 2.5 ounces of nuts per day lowers tota ... Read More

Rice is generally thought to be a healthy addition to the diet because it is a source of fiber. However, not all rice is equally nutritious, and brown rice might have an advantage over white rice by offering protection from h ... Read More

Do you believe that a person needs to drink eight glasses of water every day? If you do, you will spend a lot of time running to the bathroom.

Why do so many people believe this rule? The number originally came fr ... Read More

Now that partially hydrogenated oils (trans fats) have been removed from many processed foods, which substitutes are acceptable and which should be avoided? Most of the foods previously made with trans fats now use satura ... Read More

Researchers analyzed the diets of 38,094 Dutch people and followed them for 10 years. They found that those who ate the most meat were the ones most likely to develop diabetes (Diabetes Care, January 2010). We kno ... Read More

Before you spend your money on the latest diet book or weight loss gimmick, remind yourself that the ONLY ways to lose weight (without surgery or prescription medications) are:

1) Take in fewer calories,
2) B ... Read More

When grains are processed into flour or cereals, the primary concern is loss of nutrients. However, if you grind your own grains or use products that are made from the whole grain without discarding anything, you get all or m ... Read More

A study in Denmark has found that drinking alcohol in moderation seems to have benefits similar to exercise. This research, reported in Time's Feb. 4 issue, is significant in that it was conducted on 12,000 people over a 20-y ... Read More

It's a simple recipe for optimal aging: Good nutrition plus regular exercise.

As a woman ages, her body naturally loses muscle -- and body fat accrues more easily. Triggering these changes are alterations in a wom ... Read More

It’s time to rethink what’s going in your cart.

You hit the gym, take your vitamins and watch what you eat. You fill your shopping cart each week with the usual fruits and veggies, but your shopping cart may be mi ... Read More

Everyone can enjoy an occasional meal in a restaurant and order whatever they want. But if you have to eat in restaurants several times a week, you need to devise ways to make healthy choices and avoid the temptation to over- ... Read More

Tips for Taking Off The Holiday Pounds
By Abby Ruby, PhD, CTS Senior Coach

So we know that you might have indulged a bit this holiday season with the Christmas cookies and hot toddies. So now it’s time to kic ... Read More

I want to lose weight and I keep hearing that fiber is important, but I don’t know why and I don’t really know how to get it.
Nicole from Elsmere

You’re hearing right, Nicole! Fiber promotes good health and r ... Read More

Everyone wants to look good, but eating healthy is never easy. A new study published by the British Journal of Nutrition, however, has found that eating more protein for breakfast leads to a greater and longer feeling of full ... Read More

Pre-, During-, and Post-Race Nutrition Tips for Fall Series Races By Alicia Kendig, RD, Carmichel Training Systems The leaves are starting to turn, and that means the season for crisp fall morning 5K runs and cyclocross ... Read More

Not necessarily, because it’s the number of calories you eat, rather than when you eat, that determines whether you’ll pack on the pounds. But chances are good that if you opt for a late dinner, you’ll be so hungry that you’l ... Read More

If you skimp on healthy fats—omega-3s in fish, supplements, and some plant and dairy products—you’re missing out on a great way to help prevent a host of common problems. Here’s a quick look at how good these fats really are, ... Read More

Surprising New Uses for Honey:

• Hangover helper
  Party too hard? Spoon a few tablespoons of honey on toast to feel better fast, says Audrey Halpern, MD, a headache specialist and neurologist in New York City. Hone ... Read More

Super-simple calorie slashers:

• Top 1 cup of apple slices, instead of eight crackers, with cheese. Save 100 calories.
• Choose a fresh spring roll instead of a fried egg roll. Save 100 calories.
• Eat chocol ... Read More

It's time to take a concentrated look at the hype over fish-oil supplements, these supposed miracle pills. In a nutshell, the capsules claim to replicate the heart-healthy benefits of a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, like ... Read More

Shopping on a budget? That doesn’t mean that you have to skip on proper nutrition. With my tips below and some practice, you’ll find that it’s easy to fuel your body for less.

• Look for Sales
  Try to cho ... Read More

According to Health.com, boosting your diet with these Super Foods, really can help shed the pounds:

• Yes, Eat More! ... Read More

If you still weren't convinced that bananas are of great nutritional value, here are some more benefits:

• Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and s ... Read More

More about all the amazing health benefits of bananas:

• Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boos ... Read More

Think bananas just taste good? Here's all the good benefits of a banana a day (move over apple)!

Bananas contain three natural sugars: sucrose, fructose, and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustain ... Read More

The idea of willfully introducing any bacteria into our foods would usually churn our stomachs. But that's what we do every time we scoop out a spoonful of yogurt and eat it. And not only do these live organisms not affect us ... Read More

Next time you make a sandwich, salad, smoothie, or bake; add a healthy nutritional punch with one or more of the following ingredients. Your body--and your taste buds--will be glad you did.

• Ground Flaxseed
  AD ... Read More