Eating and Nutrition - Original Articles

Is Weight Loss Surgery for You?

It may sound like the quickest and easiest option, but this serious procedure should not be taken lightly.

Should You Diet for Your Body Type?

Hunters, farmers, and Ayurvedic types: Where does your body fit in, and how heavily should it influence your food choices?

Is Your Healthy Diet Good for the Environment?

Will a plant-based diet lighten your carbon footprint? The answer may surprise you.

Green Product Reviews: Behind the Scenes of a Site

Sites that do their own in-house reviewing are useful tools for consumers. But what steps do sites like these take to reach their conclusions? We went ahead and found out.

10 Ways to Help Your Child Avoid Obesity

It's never too soon to begin teaching your child about good nutrition and other important lifestyle habits.

The Skinny on Omega-3 Fatty Acids

ALA. DHA. EPA. We spell out the differences between these essential fatty acids.

How to Develop and Sustain Your Willpower Reserves

Willpower isn't an innate gift; it s a skill. And with practice, it's one that can be developed and made even better.

Which Is Better: Bagged Greens or Bulk?

While some people prefer their spinach or kale unbagged and straight from the ground, others go for the triple-washed, pre-cut types packaged for everyday convenience. Both have their pros and cons.

Clay: The Great Health Elixir?

Learn about one man's positive experience with eating clay, and what his adversaries think.

Health Benefits of the Prickly Pear Cactus

Here are a few healthy reasons to try this fruit, vegetable, and flower all wrapped into one.

Will Giving Up Gluten Deliver Weight Loss?

Limiting gluten in your diet can be beneficial if you have celiac disease, but others simple avoid it in order to drop pounds. Gluten-free diets are hot, but there are some drawbacks.

6 Surprising Health Benefits of Beer

Beer gets a bad rap. But it can be a healthy beverage as long as it's enjoyed in moderation.

Breakfast Recipes to Jump-Start Your Day

Skipping breakfast is the wrong way to cut calories. Packing your first meal with the right amount of nutritious food won't pack on weight; it's fuel for your day. Here are three healthy breakfast ideas from top nutritionists.

Packaged-Food Pitfalls: What Healthy Eaters Need to Know

Prepared and packaged foods can be a boon for busy lifestyles. But at what price? Here's what you need to know.

Secondary Eating a First-Rate Problem

What is secondary eating? It's consuming foods outside of your primary, or regular, meals. And here's how it can harm your health.

Kitchen Wisdom: Food Dos and Don'ts for Raising Healthy Kids

Good news from the CDC: Children appear to be slimming down. And healthy meals at home are playing a big role. Read on as experts weigh in on what foods to include, and exclude, from the grocery list.

The Health Risks of Caffeine for Kids

Experts warn that too much caffeine can be dangerous for children, who have less ability to process the stimulant.

Milk Allergy or Intolerance: What's the Difference?

Symptoms of lactose intolerance and an allergic reaction to milk are different. Here's how to tell them apart and what it means for you if you have to forgo dairy products for either reason.

How to Reset Your Food Clock

Thanksgiving. Super Bowl. Summer barbecues. It seems there's always a reason to celebrate with extra calories and when we do, it's hard to get back on track again. Why? Blame the body's food clock.

Could Your Child Be Nutritionally Deficient?

In a country where obesity is a growing problem, so is the issue of poor nutrition. What are some of the most common nutritonal deficiencies, and how can you ensure your child's getting enough of what she needs?

Top Foods That Relieve Breast Tenderness

For most women, breast tenderness is no big deal. But for others, it can be downright painful. Learn how some dietary modifications may help bring relief.

5 Best Anti-Aging Supplements

Add these to your diet to help improve memory, reduce inflammation, control blood sugar, and more.

Creative Cocktails With a Nutritious Twist

Many bars and restaurants around the country are turning to ingredients such as apples, beets, carrots, berries, and ginger to help make drinks healthy (and delicious)!

Doctor Bias Toward Overweight Patients May Interfere With Care

Obesity in adults may affect the way physicians treat them. According to research, doctors are less compassionate toward overweight patients, making patients less likely to seek treatment.

Keep Age-Related Weight Gain in Check

Can't exercise like you used to? Follow this five-part strategy to stave off weight gain as get older.

What Dolphins Can Teach Us About Eating for Health

Dolphins may seem like an unlikely model for improving human diets, but these marine mammals can teach us the importance of quality vs. quantity when it comes to food.

Your Month-by-Month Guide to Getting the Best Buys

You don't have to be be an extreme couponer to shop smart. Read on for tips on how to score great deals all year 'round.

Bounce Back From a Bad Eating Day

If you slip up and eat every diet no-no in sight, don't beat yourself up. Get back on track with these tips.

5 Ways to Dress Up a Glass of Water

Skip the artificially flavored bottled water, and add your own natural twist.

The Connection Between Scent, Food, and Satisfaction

Intriguing new research suggests that aroma plays a key role in satisfying our taste buds. These findings could have major implications for weight control.