Nutrition

by Sharon Palmer, R.D. Maybe you’ve sworn off refined “white” sugar and think that sweetening a latte with, say, agave nectar, is better because, “it’s natural.” Truth is, most health experts agree that the best move you can make when it comes to added sugars (those...

by Sharon Palmer, R.D. Whether you’re trying to lose weight or simply focus on a heart-healthy eating regimen, a growling stomach can interfere with your eating goals. Hunger is a normal body reaction and survival mechanism. But in today’s environment of ample food...

“Even if you follow a healthy diet, a busy lifestyle can make it difficult to obtain the recommended amounts of vitamins and minerals from food alone,” says Elizabeth Somer, a registered dietician and author of several books, including “The Essential Guide to Vitamins...

They may be ugly, but raisins have some beautiful health benefits. Raisins have been revered since ancient times. Grapes were dried into tiny wrinkled gems as early as 2,000 BC, when they were eaten and used as decorations during feasts and religious ceremonies, as...

Granola used to be one of those foods, like yogurt, that you could only find in health food stores where earthy, health-conscious people shopped. Fortunately, now granola is mainstream. Not only does every grocery store sell it, but they also carry all kinds of...

Kids face a lot of challenges as they grow up: Learning how to make and keep friends, get homework done and have fun while staying safe. But children today are now confronting a growing, oversized problem that puts them at risk for a host of lifelong medical...