Eating and Nutrition - Original Articles

For years, corn syrup has been maligned as one of the most dangerous food ingredients to come along since refined white sugar. But are we making a bigger deal than we should?

Eating the right foods before your workout can maximize your efforts and results.

If you adhere to the following tips, you can construct a salad that's both nutritious and delicious.

Don't let your afternoon get sidelined by illness or an accident.

Does giving up treats for Halloween make you want to scream? Then try these easy (and healthier) swaps.

Here, a rundown of the many milk options from goat and soy to almond and rice.

Are you sugar substitute savvy? Here's the lowdown on what's available.

Many of the foods that you eat may be making your pain worse. Knowing what foods to avoid and what other dietary changes you can make to eliminate your pain could be the key to changing the quality of your life.

You may turned to grass-fed meat because you've heard it's better for you or you simply think it tastes better. But is it really worth shelling out the extra cash?

The consequences of drug interactions with food and beverages may include delayed, decreased, or enhanced absorption of a medication, according to the FDA. Furthermore, mixing certain foods with medications can cause serious side effects.

If you try to make sure your child eats a balanced diet but feel like you re always fighting a losing battle, new legislation that would ban junk food at school might make your ears perk up.

While most fruits have low to moderate values, there are some exceptions.

In yet another example of the inseparable link between mental and physical health, medical experts are noting the increase in depression among people who are obese, especially as they age.

Scientists have found that beer may have a more bone-protecting effect than wine or liquor.

Help your kids enjoy the year's spookiest night without sacrificing nutrition.

How can you be sure that the foods you eat are free from your biggest allergens? Thanks to federal food allergen labeling laws, food manufacturing plants are required to step up to the plate and tell you in advance what their pre-packaged foods contain.

Obesity may wipe out the benefit of the anti-smoking effort.

When you're trying to lose weight, seemingly innocent weekend indulgences could be just enough to undo a week's worth of willpower.

Read on for a list of six drinks that are most likely to burn a fire in your chest.

They're juicy and delicious, but grapes may also be helpful in counteracting some complications of diabetes.

Which varieties pack the biggest nutritional punch? Find out now.

Staying away from certain foods and adding others might help your fibromyalgia symptoms.

Having fat on the lower portion of your body, such as on the thighs, hips and backside, may protect against diabetes and heart disease, a recent report suggests.

Whether your a healthy eater who has fallen off the wagon or someone who has never dieted a day in your life, there's no reason resign yourself to extra pounds. With a mind to improve your eating habits and a few tips to boost your willpower, you can tweak your diet enough to make a significant difference.

Swedish researchers have made a discovery that may turn conventional wisdom on its head.

Researchers are saying this sweet treat may be hurting some of the same people it's supposed to help.

Read on for 10 ways to help ensure your cravings don't get the best of you.

Vitamin C works hand-in-hand with other nutrients to keep your body functioning at its very best.

How your kitchen is organized can affect your weight, according to recent research.

Certain conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, can make eating and nutrient absorption difficult. People with this disease need to pay particular attention to their diets to avoid becoming malnourished.