Eating and Nutrition - Original Articles

6 Dirtiest Foods in America

Take heed—these common foods could ruin your dinner by making you sick.

5 Dirtiest Fruits and Vegetables

When you turn to these fruits and veggies for a healthy snack, you might be getting more than you bargained for.

6 Energy-Draining Foods and Drinks

Find yourself dozing off at 3 p.m.? These foods may be the cause.

6 Foods that Ruin Your Smile

Keep your teeth in top condition by steering clear of these dental offenders.

6 Foods That Help You Sleep Better

You probably already know that food can give you energy, but can it help you fall asleep, too? Here, six that can help you catch your z's.

6 Frightening Frozen Foods

When you're searching the frozen food aisle at your grocery store for fast and easy meals, avoid these diet disasters at all costs.

6 Most Overrated Foods of All Time

When it comes to these seemingly healthy foods and beverages, don't believe the hype.

6 Reasons to Stop Drinking Bottled Water

The reasons for ending the bottled water addiction are just as transparent as the liquid itself.

6 Reasons Why Beer Can Be Good For You

When consumed in moderation, this age-old brew can impart a host of health benefits.

6 Shocking Fast-Food Secrets

What really goes into your burger and fries? The answers may astonish you.

6 Ways to Supercharge Your Weight Loss

Forget fad diets. Instead, follow these tips to boost your metabolism and watch the pounds melt away.

6 Drinks That Make You Fat

You may be drinking yourself fat. Check out these seven hefty beverages.

7 Scariest Summer Foods

If you want to slim down and stay healthy, don't indulge in these seasonal treats.

7 Worst Convenience Foods

In a hurry? Don't forget about nutrition. Here, the seven worst convenience snacks and their good-for-you alternatives.

8 Condiments That Can Ruin Any Meal

Who knew two tablespoons could be so costly to your diet?

8 Hot Ingredients to Rev Up Your Metabolism

Add some spice to your life--and to your diet. These flavorful ingredients could help you shed pounds.

Eight New Waistline-Friendly Snacks

Tired of apples and almonds? Check out some of the healthy new munchies hitting store shelves.

8 Riskiest Things We Do Everyday

Think you're having a bad day? If you've made it out of bed and through breakfast without injury, you're doing pretty well.

8 Easy Ways to Boost Your IQ

Contrary to popular belief, your intelligence quotient (IQ) isn't set in stone. Follow these tips to boost your brainpower.

8 Worst Breakfasts in America

Here, eight foods that are definitely not a part of a balanced breakfast.

9 Foods That Can Make Anyone Fat

Want to fall off the weight-control wagon? Just a few of these fattening foods are all it takes.

9 Worst Foods You Can Eat at the Fair

These nine foods simply aren't fair to your diet.

Are You a Yo-Yo Dieter?

All too often, people lose weight only to gain it back again. Follow these tips to stop the maddening cycle.

Centenarian Secrets

More and more Americans are living to 100. Here, the secrets to their longevity.

Could You Have Crohn's Disease?

Learn about the symptoms and methods of diagnosing this gastrointestinal disorder.

Could Your Kids Be at Risk for Osteoporosis?

Follow these tips to help protect your children from this degenerative bone disease.

Documenting Your Diet: How and Why to Keep a Food Diary

New research and real results show the surprising benefits of this practice.

Eat More, Weigh Less

It may seem counterintuitive, but eating more of some foods can actually help you lose weight. Find out how.

Eight Ways To Get Fit In Retirement

You've got a financial plan for your golden years. What about a fitness plan?

Foreign Food Imports and Safety Concerns

As imports continue to rise, so, too, do safety concerns. Here, what every American should know.