An emphasis on calories, added sugars and more realistic serving sizes
Nutrition
Milk-Off! The Real Skinny on Soy, Almond, and Rice
Cow’s milk reigns supreme, but if you have to opt for an alternative, find out which non-dairy variety will do your body good
Soda Wars Bubble Up Across the Country
Following Bloomberg’s failed ban on big sodas, will a host of initiatives popping up in other cities pass muster?
16 Simple Healing Foods
Banish the occasional headache or upset tummy with remedies straight from your kitchen
Good News! We’re Eating Healthier (at Least at Home)
A new government report reveals that more Americans are eating at home, and their diets are improving.
Is Olive Garden Healthier Than McDonald’s? Maybe Not
If you’re trying to be healthy, sitting down for a meal at a full-service restaurant like Olive Garden is a better option than pulling up to the nearest McDonald’s to grab a Big Mac. Right?
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.
Google’s Latest Search Innovation: Nutrition
On Monday, Google added a new feature to its search capabilities: in-depth and accurate nutrition information.
Restaurant and Prepared Foods Are Not Much Healthier Than They Were in 2005
Nutrition at Fast Food Restaurants Still Leaves Much to be Desired
Fast food has become ubiquitous in the American diet, with over 25% of Americans eating fast food two or more times a week. So it’s especially concerning that a 14-year study published in the American Journal of Preventive …
Family MattersObesity
Is Self-Help the Secret to Reducing Childhood Obesity?
There is no shortage of strategies to lose weight, but which work best for children?
Multivitamins Don’t Lower Risk of Heart Disease Among Men
A daily multivitamin doesn’t protect against heart attack, stroke or heart-related death, according to a new large-scale study among men