Nutrition

For good health, pass up processed meats If you favor sizzling bacon and salty slices of ham, you might want to reserve these menu choices for special occasions, thanks to a growing body of science that says “No” to consuming processed meats. Researchers have linked...

I’ve always been a breakfast eater. It gives me a much-needed energy boost – along with a cup of coffee, of course – and it helps me from being so famished at lunch that I end up overeating. But eating a morning meal is also a healthy habit if you’re watching your...

Let’s face it: Hollywood makes losing weight look easy. But if shedding a few pounds is on your to-do list, don’t be so quick to follow in the footsteps of your favorite celebs. Here are four popular celebrity diets to be wary of: 1 The Paleo Diet Megan Fox is rumored...

Most of us eat too much sugar. On average, Americans consume 475 calories of added sugars every day (that’s 30 teaspoons), which is three or four times what’s recommended by the American Heart Association. If you’re trying to cut back on added sugars in your diet,...

Adopt an anti-inflammatory diet Consuming more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, soy foods, fish, nuts and tea can help prevent the chronic diseases of aging. You might not be able to turn back the hands of time for every wrinkle and body ache, but you can reduce your...

Wise choices lower disease risk Wise food choices, such as low-fat dairy and antioxidant-rich vegetables, may protect you against some of today’s top diet-related women’s health issues. Women are unique thanks to our complex bodies, composed of a special blend of fat...