Is fresh always best? Not according to a recent study, which found that canned foods can offer as many nutrients, but more cheaply and conveniently. Here are some especially nutritious canned goods that won’t strain your wallet.
Nutrition
Tube Feeding: What’s Wrong with the Latest Wedding Crash Diet?
Some extreme brides-to-be are using feeding tubes to restrict their calorie intake and slim down before the big day.
What’s the Healthiest Breakfast? Here’s What the Experts Say
You’ve heard it before, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Yet so many of us skip it. Consider these easy ideas from health experts who make their morning meal a priority.
Walking to School, Libraries and Markets Helps Keep Kids Slimmer
A cluster of studies relies upon geographical data-mapping to analyze the impact of neighborhood on children’s health.
‘Pink Slime’ Maker Cuts Back Production. Is That a Good Thing?
Faced with dropping sales, the maker of so-called pink slime decides to suspend operations at three plants.
Popcorn Is Packed with Antioxidants
Don’t discount the health benefits of popcorn — it’s full of fiber and, according to a new analysis, antioxidants too.
Eating Red, Processed Meat Raises Your Risk of Early Death
Eating a hot dog or a couple of slices of bacon a day comes with a surprisingly high cost to your health.
How Good Is Walmart’s ‘Great For You’ Nutrition Labeling?
Walmart announced this week that it will highlight healthy foods in stores with bright green “Great For You” labels.
Boot Camp: Do Food Diaries Really Work?
Month three of boot camp has begun, but the pounds stubbornly refuse to budge. Could a food diary — or lack thereof — be the culprit?
Healthier School Lunches: Will They Actually Change What Kids Eat?
Is serving more veggies really going to persuade kids to eat them?
Can Online Games Influence What Kids Eat?
Do you know what an advergame is? Your kids do, and these games are affecting what they are eating
Diet Disruptor: How the Brain Sabotages Weight Loss
Why is it so hard to lose weight? Extra pounds may affect brain structures involved in appetite, making it harder to turn down food
Ads Featuring Overweight Children Make Some Experts Uncomfortable
Heavy children talk about their obesity in a series of ads that have experts debating whether aggressive public health campaigns are educational or exploitative