Eating and Nutrition - Original Articles

Surely being overweight can't be nearly as bad for you as a smoking habit. Well, think again.

Research shows that eating carbohydrates can provide an instant mood lift because they trigger the release of serotonin, the feel-good hormone .

Learn more about the dangers of a diet filled with burgers, steaks, and lunch meat.

It's possible to make sensible selections at a Mexican restaurant. Here's a rundown of the best bets and the poorest picks.

Experts are now beginning to link excess sugar intake to higher incidences of heart disease.

There's more reason than ever to get your daily five servings.

How much do we really know about these "fake fats"?

A recent study shows a link between a Mediterranean diet and a decrease in depression.

A recent study found that some of what we consider our healthiest foods actually top the list of the 10 riskiest foods in the U.S.

Looking for new ways to factor some greenery into your diet? If so, read on.

Start the day off right with a nutritious eye-opener.

It dresses up your salads, puts the pucker in your pickles and now, researchers say, vinegar may help you fight body fat.

Find out what links your diet and your risk for developing this form of cancer.

Keep these items around, and you'll never need to order take-out again.

Here, simple ways to get the most needed nutrients—without having to rely on the bottle.

A cereal that lowers cholesterol? A tea that prevents heart disease? If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Don t ignore safflower, olive, and fish oils if you have diabetes.

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

Cooking when you have food allergies is difficult, but our tips help make it easier.

Here, get tried-and-true advice that really works.

For flatter abs, bring these foods and drinks into your daily diet.

With a handful of tried-and-true tips, you can best manage your child's condition.

Apples have long been touted for their numerous health benefits--and they just may help you reduce your asthma symptoms as well.

Follow these tips to make smart snacking a part of your daily routine.

Learn how more fruits and veggies in your diet can significantly improve your game.

Eating a late-night snack before bedtime may not only pack on unwanted pounds; it could keep you up at night with indigestion and even set off episodes of heartburn.

Here are some quick and easy breakfast ideas to help stave off mid-morning hunger pangs and keep your energy levels going strong.

That daily java habit may help you avoid Alzheimer s disease as you get older.

What you eat or don t eat can have a huge impact on how long you live.

Four muscle-building foods that help you refine your physique and boost your energy during your workouts.