FOOD & NUTRITION FACTS

Food and nutrition facts help you decipher a plethora of diet advice. If you're considering a dietary change, these articles can help guide you to the right foods.
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25 Steps to a Healthier You

Losing weight doesn't have to be a painful and grueling process. A simple 30-minute walk while enjoying the sunset can burn as much as 1500 calories each week. Read our list of 25 simple steps to a healthier you.

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  • 10 Foods for Great Summer Nutrition
    10 Foods for Great Summer Nutrition

    Summer eating means lots of fresh fruit and refreshing beverages. But which warm weather favorites from the fridge pack the greatest nutritional punch? See more »

  • 10 Foods That Are Good to Eat After Running
    10 Foods That Are Good to Eat After Running

    When you work hard, you feel like you deserve to be good to yourself. But after a challenging run, some foods will treat you better than others. See more »

  • Antioxidants: What You Need to Know
    Antioxidants: What You Need to Know

    You've probably heard the hype: Antioxidants can make you look and feel younger! Some hopeful folks even believe antioxidants will lower the threat of disease. Can there be any truth to this? Learn what an antioxidant actually is. See more »

  • Benefits of Canola Oil
    Benefits of Canola Oil

    People don't usually associate the words "fat" and "oil" with anything healthy. But, in fact, not all fats are bad for you. Canola oil, which is considered a good fat, is a versatile kitchen staple. See more »

  • Benefits of Oil-based Salad Dressing
    Benefits of Oil-based Salad Dressing

    As you sit staring at a bowl full of healthy greens, assorted veggies, lean meat and low-fat cheese, you feel confident that you're about to eat a healthy lunch. Not so fast -- that fat-laden creamy dressing you're poised to pour could ruin everything. Better reach for an oil-based salad topper, instead. See more »

  • Benefits of Omega-3
    Benefits of Omega-3

    It can lower your cholesterol, reduce your blood pressure, cut your heart attack risk and help your skin and hair look good -- omega-3 has to be a magical elixir, right? Not quite, but this fatty acid comes with several benefits. See more »

  • Choosing a Healthy Salad Dressing
    Choosing a Healthy Salad Dressing

    A generous sprinkling of bacon, croutons, cheese and nuts does not a healthy salad make -- and you can add hundreds of calories with a big helping of dressing. So, how to navigate the dressing aisle and salad bar? See more »

  • How does the heat index affect your nutrition?
    How does the heat index affect your nutrition?

    Hot weather forces your body to work harder and burn more calories. And when it comes to training, an improper understanding of heat, humidity and nutrition could result in nausea, heatstroke or even death. See more »

  • How to Form an Eating Plan for Weight Lifting
    How to Form an Eating Plan for Weight Lifting

    The goals of a weightlifting diet should be to lose fat, increase muscle mass and increase energy. But coming up with the right nutritional formula for achieving those results can be a challenge. See more »

  • Is eating bread crust really good for you?
    Is eating bread crust really good for you?

    Children often request that moms cut the bread crusts off their PB&J sandwiches. But maybe Mom should quit following those instructions. What's so healthy about bread crusts? See more »

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