Nutrition

By Health.com Diet fads tend to come and go: One day we’re eating low-fat, low-calorie and low-sugar foods; the next we’re eating like cavemen, or giving up meat, or eating only cabbage and grapefruit. But while many diets have had their moment in the spotlight,...

By Densie Webb, Ph.D., R.D., Entrée Environmental Nutrition You probably know that as you age, your eyesight and hearing are likely to decline, but did you know that your senses of taste and smell can go south as well? We start out with thousands of taste buds on our...

By Nicole Wavra, M.P.H., R.D. & Kristen N. Smith, Ph.D., R.D.N. Q: What are sugar alcohols and how are they used? A: Sugar alcohols occur naturally in some fruits and vegetables and are also a man-made ingredient commonly used as a substitute for sugar in foods....

Perhaps one of the greatest lessons I have learned during my three decades in health care is that good nutrition is the foundation for a healthy life.

We all know the importance of herbs and spices for enhancing the flavors in our foods, but do you know how herbs and spices can enhance your health as well?

By Matthew Kadey, M.S., R.D. Since the first paleo diet book hit store shelves nearly two decades ago, this eating plan has skyrocketed in popularity. On paper, the paleo diet, (a.k.a. the “caveman” or “stone age” diet) encourages consumption of foods that would have...