Diet & Nutrition

Tomatoes

You Say Tomato, We Say Buy Organic

A new study adds to the growing evidence that organic foods have higher nutrient content than conventionally grown fruits and vegetables. 

Chocolate and reservatol

Sun Protection From the Inside Out

When we think of protecting the skin from sun damage, we think of topical creams and lotions. But our healthy aging expert tells us there are some suprisingly sweet ways to protect the skin from the inside out.

steak

Low-Carb Ketogenic Diets Burn Fat

Ketogenic, or very low-carbohydrate diets, trigger the body to burn fat as fuel and have a number of other therapeutic uses.

Olive oil.

Eating Mediterranean Style Can Improve Your Quality of Life

A large Spanish study shows that greater adherence to a Mediterranean diet not only makes you feel better physically, but mentally and emotionally as well.

Grilling

Here's How to Make Grilling More Healthy

Attention grillers: here are some tips for healthier outdoor cooking. Read this before you fire up your grill!

Soda

Sweet Shadow: Is Sugar Addiction Ruining Your Health?

Most Americans eat around 150 pounds of sugar a year, an amount that's doing nobody's health—or waistline—any good. Here's how to cut back without feeling deprived.

olive oil

Olive Oil Linked to Reduced Risk of Cancer

More research is indicating that simple dietary changes can help prevent cancer. A new study shows that the daily addition of olive oil is a smart choice.

Organic asparagus

When is it Critical to Choose Organic?

Perhaps you can’t buy organic food all the time. The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen lists can help you prioritize your organic purchasing decisions.

Bulgur

Top 3 Healthy Grains and Seeds

Top 3 Healthy Grains and Seeds

Quinoa
Bulgur
Chia

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Mushrooms

Top 3 Medicinal Mushrooms

Top 3 Medicinal Mushrooms

Maitake
Reishi
Shiitake

colorful vegetables

Colorful Foods Can Kill Cancer

The authors of the Five to Thrive cancer prevention plan describe how adding more colorful fruits and vegetables to your daily diet can help reduce your risk of developing cancer.

savor dinner

The Slow-Down Diet

If you’re eating all the right things and still not losing weight, it may be time to look at how you’re eating all that good food. Simply slowing down and appreciating your meal can help you stop overeating and start shedding the pounds.

Dieting

The World’s Best Appetite Regulator

If you’re looking for help curbing your appetite, the answer might already be inside you. And no, we’re not talking about more willpower.

Cupcakes.

Sweet Deal: Understanding Sugar Substitutes

The sheer number of sugar substitues can be confusing. Natural health expert, Mary Mulry, PhD, shares information about both natural and artificial sweeteners.

GMOs

Understanding Genetically Modified Organisms

Natural health expert and food scientist, Mary Mulry, PhD, answers some very important questions about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the food supply.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

Although not a magic potion, this fermented liquid can be a boon to health.

Cucumbers

Low Acid, High Health

Acid-forming foods may wreak havoc on bones and upset bodily functions. Here’s how fruits and veggies may help you gain better health.

Cheese

Think You’re Lactose Intolerant? Think Again.

When milk, cheese and cream make the digestive tract revolt, we’re quick to blame lactose intolerance and ditch dairy. But experts say to hold on, get an official diagnosis, and craft a correct dairy strategy from there.

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