The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Heart Association recommend that children drink skim or low-fat milk after age 2. But that may not help them to avoid obesity.
Diet & Fitness
From World of Warcraft to Weight Loss: How Virtual Reality Can Change Behavior
Most studies involving video games and avatars have been connected with weight gain, but seeing our virtual selves could also melt pounds away — if the avatar adopts the right healthy habits.
5 Tips For Healthy Grilling
It’s summer, and that means that grills are getting fired up almost nightly. But there are healthy — and unhealthy — ways to BBQ.
What the New USDA Rules for Healthier School Snacks Mean for Schools
In a much anticipated ruling, the USDA announced that as soon as next year, schools across the country must provide snacks low in fat, sodium and salt in vending machines.
Eat This Now: Kohlrabi
It’s summer, so our latest installment of “What to Eat Now” features kohlrabi–a radish-like vegetable that will likely appear in farmer’s markets this season.
Exercise Alone Can Melt Away Dangerous Belly Fat in Diabetics
Just by increasing their physical activity, people with type 2 diabetes can lose fat that accumulates in the liver and abdomen and lower their risk of heart problems.
How to Talk to Your Kids About Their Eating Habits: Very Carefully
Weight is never an easy subject, but it can be especially dicey when parents broach the issue of eating habits and weight with their teens.
They’re Alive! Harvested Produce Still Respond to Light
Fruits and vegetables on grocery store shelves may have left the farm but that doesn’t mean they’re inert.
Starbucks Is Adding Calorie Counts, but Will It Curb Consumption?
Starting next Tuesday, your morning coffee to go will come with a full disclosure of its caloric content.
Adding Red Meat to Your Diet Linked to Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Loading up on burgers and deli meats may be tempting, but too much red meat could trigger metabolic changes that upset the body’s glucose balance.
Surprising Foods That Toy With Body Temperature
It’s summertime, and while you’re probably craving ice cream and cold beers in the hot sun, ultimately, you’ve got to add heat to what you eat to stay cool. Yep, that means choosing curries over Coolattas.
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Eat This Now: Seaweed
In the last few years, seaweed has evolved from sushi-roll staple to everyday snack, thanks to the growing popularity of brands like SeaSnax. But is it actually good—and good for you? In our second installment of “
Google’s Latest Search Innovation: Nutrition
On Monday, Google added a new feature to its search capabilities: in-depth and accurate nutrition information.