Knowing your kid is overweight could make matters worse
Knowing your kid is overweight could make matters worse When parents think their child is overweight, that may increase the risk of that child packing on even…
Toddlers with a sweet vs. salty tooth more likely to gain weight
Toddlers with a sweet vs. salty tooth more likely to gain weight Compared to toddlers who crave salty foods, those who mindlessly snack on cookies and cake…
Want to live longer? Add strength training to your weekly routine
Want to live longer? Add strength training to your weekly routine Older adults who met twice-weekly strength-training guidelines had lower odds of dying in a…
Eating fresh fruit, most days of the week, may ward off heart attack, stroke
Eating fresh fruit, most days of the week, may ward off heart attack, stroke If you avoid eating fruit for fear of natural sugar, you might want to rethink…
Eating beans and lentils may aid in weight loss
Eating beans and lentils may aid in weight loss Eating one serving (3/4 cup) of beans, peas, lentils or chickpeas every day may help dieters lose a little…
Buy less, shop smarter to reduce food waste
Buy less, shop smarter to reduce food waste Americans throw out more than one third of the food produced in the U.S. each year - enough to fill 320,000 jumbo…
Label foods with 'activity equivalent' calories, say UK experts
Label foods with 'activity equivalent' calories, say UK experts If people are going to change their eating habits, foods should be labeled with the amount of…
Another reason to avoid highly processed carbs: cancer protection
Another reason to avoid highly processed carbs: cancer protection A new study highlights one more reason to avoid sugary drinks, processed foods and other…
Men, too, need to cut back on coffee before pregnancy
Men, too, need to cut back on coffee before pregnancy Women already know they need to cut back on coffee during pregnancy, if not sooner, to lower the risk of…
Large whey protein breakfast may help manage type 2 diabetes
Large whey protein breakfast may help manage type 2 diabetes A large breakfast containing whey protein may help manage type 2 diabetes, new research from Tel…