Nutrition

It seems like most diets offer a series of food restrictions, and there’s something about the foods being forbidden that just tempts us more.

I’ve struggled for a long time to find a grab-and-go snack that’s packed with healthful ingredients and tastes great. The added challenge: finding one my whole family would enjoy.

Eating healthier doesn't always mean paying more for food. While it's true that things like fresh organic produce and whole grains tend to cost more than packaged meals, it is possible to create a balanced, healthy, diet plan without spending too much. 

Foodies and health proponents of all kinds love to bash high-fructose corn syrup. It's found in abundance in many sweet foods including candies and soft drinks, and it's even found in a number of surprising mass-produced foods, such as bread, salad dressing, tomato soup, fruit juices, and yogurt.

If you've never heard of orthorexia nervosa before, it's time to start paying attention. Unlike other eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia, orthorexia is not an officially recognized illness

If you've followed the health news headlines over the last few years, you've probably received some mixed messages on the health effects of moderate amounts of alcohol. 

OK, so, you thought that would say chocolate.  It is funny how we associate some foods with passion… wine, chocolate, strawberries and champagne. 

For chocolate lovers, this could be the best news we’ve heard in ages. According to a study just released by the American Academy of Neurology, chocolate has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of stroke. 

If you follow the news, you may have heard about New York City officials' recent efforts to cut salt from restaurant menus and snacks sold in the city. This is only the newest in a series of bold health measures taken by Mayor Bloomberg's...

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in North America and throughout the developed world...