Fast food gets a nutrition makeover
Fast food gets a nutrition makeover Can fast food be health food? This year several fast food chains are aiming to change our perspectives on the…
New US food guidelines stress self-restraint
New US food guidelines stress self-restraint New eating guidelines issued by the U.S. government on Wednesday stress losing weight by eating more vegetables,…
Get antioxidants from food, not pills
Get antioxidants from food, not pills Despite some reports that antioxidant vitamins offer heart benefits, a panel of experts at the American Heart…
Nutrition strategies to prevent overeating
Nutrition strategies to prevent overeating Chances are you've ordered the decadent dessert, despite feeling stuffed from dinner. Or perhaps you've…
New U.S. food guidelines say eat less bad fat, more veggies
New U.S. food guidelines say eat less bad fat, more veggies Americans should cut harmful fats, get more exercise and watch their weight, under a new set of…
Coping with lactose intolerance
Coping with lactose intolerance Food intolerance is a much more common problem than food allergy. An intolerance to food develops usually develops when the…
Daughters learn eating habits from mothers
Daughters learn eating habits from mothers Like the old adage "like mother, like daughter" says, women can pick up many eating habits by watching…
A guide to serving sizes
A guide to serving sizes Super-sizing has pervaded our food supply. Restaurants serve up gargantuan portions on larger plates. Fast food chains pour oceanic…
Parents' example vital in kid's eating habits
Parents' example vital in kid's eating habits The parents of children who aren't eating the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables a day may…
Thirst doesn't always guide your need for water
Thirst doesn't always guide your need for water Relying on thirst to tell you if you need water may not always be the best guide, sports medicine experts…