Eating and Nutrition - Women's Needs

If your passion for "pure" or "clean" eating has left you with a diet so restrictive that it interferes with other aspects of your life, your eating plan may not be so healthy after all.

Too much food and drink is bad for your health and can even shorten your lifespan.

It's tough to beat the health benefits of garlic—it fights inflammation, cancer, hypertension, and even has anti-coagulating properties. Read on for delicious ways to incorporate more garlic into your diet.

Kale is a versatile, nutrient-packed powerhouse that may be the healthiest food in your fridge. Learn how to enjoy this dark green oxidant-fighting machine.

Some women's bodies hold on more tightly to calories consumed, resulting in unwanted weight gain. Here's the whole story.

Veg out with these easy ideas to get more greens (and oranges and yellows) into your family's diet.

As nutritional research evolves, the list of recommended staples to stock in your kitchen changes. Here's an updated list.

More than one third of adults and nearly one in five children are obese. However, not all fat is created equal.

Eating right will help you stand tall and stay mobile well into your golden years. Be good to your bones by learning which foods keep your skeleton strong.

They're marketed as nutritious alternatives to poor-quality fast food. But what's really beneath the wrapper?

Have you changed your eating habits to shed some pounds but find the numbers on the scale are going up?

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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)!

A bigger middle doesn't have to accompany the change of life. From counting calories to upping your activity level, here's how to fight back.

Avoiding exercise. Skimping on sleep. Dressing too drab. Fix these flubs, plus five other offenses.

Learn how to build strong bones and protect against osteoporosis.

Sustaining success in New Year's resolutions requires you to alter your brain's pleasure map, but if you plan correctly, you can succeed.

The best way to boost your bones, besides weight-bearing exercise, is to take in enough of the substances that strengthen and build your skeleton. Here's a rundown of the top nutrients you need for a fit frame.

Recent research shows it's not only how much of it you eat, but also what kind, and when in your life you eat it. Get the low-down on one path to better heart health.

Following a balanced diet can help you lower your blood sugar and cholesterol, and it ensures you'll enjoy lots of delicious and healthy options. Here's how to do it.

A new study shows that there may be added heart benefits to including these foods in your daily diet.

The evidence is overwhelming that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables helps prevent cancer. Cruciferous vegetables, in particular, deliver compounds that help prevent the transformation of normal cells into cancer.

You've heard it a million times, but the next time you hear "you are what you eat," you can be sure that the statement has been validated by numerous studies.

Women simultaneously give their best as professionals, mothers, wives, friends, sisters, daughters, and more. They work inside and outside the home and somehow find time for everyone...except the one person who is most important: Herself.

Eating the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables can feel a bit daunting, especially for busy families on the go. The good news is that it's a lot easier than you might imagine.

Take advantage of the bounty of autumn with these healthy, hearty, heart-smart foods.

Bloating is never pleasant, but uncomfortable and irritating. Not only is bloating caused by foods and stress, but can also be induced by hormones. Find out how this happens and what you can do to prevent it.

Read on to find out where you're skimping and how you can get more disease-busting power into your meals.

Drinking milk isn't the only way to strengthen your bones. Check out these calcium-rich foods.

A few simple changes can make a big difference.

Incorporating certain foods into your daily regimen could do wonders for your bones.

It's essential for your health, but are you meeting your daily needs?

Want younger-looking skin? Try incorporating these six foods into your daily diet.

You may be taking unnecessary supplements at a financial and nutritional expense. Read on to find out why.

Rich and creamy seasonal foods can quickly pile on the pounds. Check out these delicious, low-fat alternatives.

Plan ahead to properly transition your baby from breast milk to formula.

Weight gain is about more than just what you eat and drink. These surprising influences could be making you fat.

Long hours, a heavy workload, and the office candy jar can all take a toll on your waistline. Follow these tips to stay slim on the job.

'Tis the season for family, fun, and excess. Learn how to enjoy yourself without overindulging.