February 2, 2012
You Are What You Eat
With stress a big buzzword for these economic times, what you eat can make a difference in how often you feel it
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November 17, 2011
After ‘Thanks’, Discipline Rules the Day
As fun as it is to indulge for a day, it’s important to get back on track with diet and exercise after turkey day. Here are five easy ways to help make up for your day of gluttony
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May 26, 2011
Plum Satisfying
This summer, good old-fashioned prunes (aka dried plums) are an easy, affordable and delicious way to fill up, feel good and get fit
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May 26, 2011
Everybody’s Eating For the Weekend
Eating right is easier during the workweek but once the weekend rolls around, all bets are off. Here’s how to live-it-up on the weekends without ruining a diet
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April 14, 2011
When to Go Organic
Eating the best foods available are good for physical health but not always financial health. Here’s how to pick and choose
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January 19, 2011
Eat to Prevent Cancer
You are what you eat when it comes to warding off cancer, especially when what you're eating is processed foods and deli meat
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January 19, 2011
Chemo with a Side of Bananas
Cancer patients often suffer from a lack of appetite, but overcoming eating obstacles is key to recovery
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September 8, 2010
Got Non-dairy Milk?
Almonds, rice, hemp and coconuts are just a few of the options in the increasingly popular milk-substitute market. But are they as nutritious as the real deal?
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January 20, 2010
Look on the Sunny-Side Up
A cancer-recovery recipe from Rebecca Katz, author of ‘The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen’ (Celestial Arts, 2009)
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May 27, 2009
Grand Advice
Thinking about meddling in your grandchild’s poor eating habits? Read this before you speak to save face – and maybe a relationship or two!
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April 30, 2009
Worth Your Weight
What incentives would it take to get you to lose a few pounds?
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April 30, 2009
Sweet Baby
A child's desire for sweets could directly impact growth
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April 13, 2009
Gut Reaction
Understanding the triggers of digestive issues leads to better individual treatment
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April 10, 2009
Tawdry Treats
The Internet isn't the only place where consumers are being bombarded by unexpected and unwanted gluttony
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April 6, 2009
Short-order Kids
Picky eaters can keep the eager-to-please parent running wild in the kitchen, but experts warn it could be a problem deeper than preference
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March 30, 2009
The Parent Trap
Bad eating habits begin at home - and so do changes to improve the family diet
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March 5, 2009
Heart Swimming
Omega-3 fatty acids prove beneficial for the heart, too
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March 4, 2009
In The Blood
For diabetics, diet and exercise are just the beginning of a healthy lifestyle
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February 9, 2009
Eat to Better Living
What foods people intake could have a measurable impact on overall health
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January 23, 2009
Sweets and Sour
Sour candies as acidic as battery acid pose real risks for kids' dental health
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January 2, 2009
6 Steps to Eat Less
Try these simple ways to trim calories without noticing the difference
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December 31, 2008
Veggies and the Shrinking Brain
Vitamin B-12 deficiency could lead to a loss of brain volume - what does it mean for vegetarians and vegans?
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December 22, 2008
Buzz Kill
Parents and teens should understand the risks of energy drinks before the caffeine kicks in
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December 19, 2008
Go With the Grain
Whole grains linked to better heart health - here's how to sneak more into your daily diet
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December 5, 2008
Smooth ... Very Smooth
Smoothies are a great way to get your daily allowance of fruit, but also an easy way to unknowingly pack on the pounds
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November 28, 2008
Slow, Tender, Cheap
To avoid the high cost of tender meats, opt for cheaper cuts and break out the slow cooker
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October 31, 2008
Snack Time
Teaching the basics of healthy snacking helps kids make good choices when eating alone
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October 30, 2008
Salad Bar Ahead
How to navigate the salad bar to actually get a healthy meal where you most expect it
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October 29, 2008
Caffeine Craze
Health officials are cracking down on the energy drink business for not properly warning their consumers
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October 1, 2008
Go Bananas
B-A-N-A-N-A-S for cake? Warren Brown, author of "Cake Love: How to Bake Cakes from Scratch" (Stewart, Tabori & Chang), can help even amateur bakers whip up a versatile, fruity delight ... tonight
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October 1, 2008
30 Days to a Better You
One small adjustment a day keeps life's little snafus away - and can get you on the right track in no time
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October 1, 2008
Candy Every Healthy Body Wants
New offerings promise to satisfy the sweet tooth and provide essential vitamins and nutrients, but do so-called 'functional candies'
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September 24, 2008
Please Pass the Pears
Go healthy and go exotic with the Roasted Pear and Arugula Salad with Pomegranate-Chipotle Vinaigrette
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September 22, 2008
Love in the Dark
For years health experts have lauded the health benefits of dark chocolate - here are the reasons why
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August 22, 2008
When Brains Attack
Understanding the symptoms of a stroke can save victims from serious damage
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August 12, 2008
Beverage 2.0
Add-in nutritional supplements have turned water, soda and fruit juices into modern health elixirs. But do the benefits outweigh the costs – or the sugar?
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July 15, 2008
More to Love
Excess pounds can create more than just a physical divide between couples. Here’s how to speak to your spouse without disrupting the house
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July 4, 2008
Very Berry Super
Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound? Not so much. Heroic? Most definitely
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June 27, 2008
Eating Under Peer Pressure
Who you eat with can have a big impact on how and what you eat. Here’s how to stay true to your healthy-eating plans regardless of the influences dining around you
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June 25, 2008
Ground to Grill
Strike-up the fire and grab the veggies for a tasty, safer grilled meal
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June 20, 2008
Beyond the Five-Day Diet
Eating right is easier during the workweek but once the weekend rolls around, all bets are off. Here’s how to live-it-up on the weekends without ruining your diet
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June 6, 2008
Taste the Health
At first bite not all good-for-you foods have the same great taste as their less-nutritious counterparts, but where there's a will there's a way to retrain the taste buds to love healthier fare
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May 16, 2008
H2Overload
With experts watering down water's effectiveness, it may be time to rethink the rush for eight glasses a day
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May 7, 2008
Tart at Heart
A new study shows there may be strong link between tart cherries and cardiovascular health
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April 25, 2008
Slim Down For Spring
The sun is coming out of hiding and so should you. Recover from winter weight gain in just a few simple steps
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April 18, 2008
Part-time Organic
Balancing the health of your figure with the health of your finances can be difficult, but not impossible, when shopping upscale produce
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March 28, 2008
Sweet Relief
Chocolate, coffee, honey and pistachios provide a fix that extends beyond mere indulgence
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March 26, 2008
Phone it in
A new study shows a telephone could be the secret to keeping weight off after it's lost
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March 21, 2008
Lowest of the Low
Average cholesterol levels are dipping, but doctors warn that pills are not the magic bullet toward a long-term solution
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March 10, 2008
Live Aid
Probiotics come in many shapes and sizes and are now being added to a wide variety of foods
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March 7, 2007
Eating in the comfort zone
Our love affair with food boils down to one simple thing: What makes us feel good. But can we have comfort food without the calories? TV chef G. Garvin shows the way
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March 1, 2006
Drink to Live
Water works hard for you. Do you work hard for it?
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