Nutrition

by Jessie Price By now you’ve probably tasted quinoa, and probably even know how to pronounce it (“keen-wah”). Maybe you’ve come to love it because it’s a healthy whole grain and cooks up in just 20 minutes or because it has a lovely nutty taste and delicate...

An army of nutrition experts is constantly reminding you that most fast food is bad for your health. But they’re not around to back you up when your children or grandchildren unleash powerful weapons of cuteness to convince you to stop at a fast-food chain. It’s hard...

Following a Mediterranean diet substantially lowered the risk of heart attack and stroke in at-risk individuals – by almost 30 percent in five years – according to the results of a new study. Fruits, vegetables, fish and healthy fats such as olive oil and nuts take...

Almonds have 20 percent fewer calories than previously thought Using a new method of measuring calories, which gives a more precise determination of how many calories are actually digested and absorbed from foods, USDA scientists at the Agricultural Research Service...

Sodium – the everyday meal offender might make your face feel puffy and your jeans look, and feel, tighter. Did you know that by reducing your sodium intake during a three-week period you can change your sodium palate and start enjoying foods with less sodium? on Jan....

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...