Food and Nutrition
Food and nutrition affect both body and mind. Learn about all aspects of food and nutrition, from vitamins to aging to natural foods.
Ultra-processed Foods May Increase Inflammation, Chronic Disease Risk
Top 5 Anti-aging Vitamins
Your Basic Health Maintenance Plan
What's the Difference Between White Sugar and Brown Sugar?
A Simple Salt Swap Could Save Thousands of Lives, Maybe Yours
Should We Be Worried About Nitrates in Our Food?
Do You Need Soap to Get Your Dishes Clean?
The FDA and America's Frightening Food System
Room-temp Pizza: A Gamble or Good-to-go?
U.S. Workers Get 1,292 Extra Calories per Week From Snacks at Work
Why a Second Breakfast Can Be Good for Us
Is brown sugar healthier than white sugar?
What Makes a Food 'Natural'?
20 Healthiest Foods Pictures
Passionfruit: Natural Food
Magnesium Glycinate vs. Citrate Vitamin Supplements
How Religion and Anti-regulatory Bias Birthed a $36 Billion Supplement Industry
How Dietary Supplements Work
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Discover amaranth, a versatile grain high in protein that can be used in a variety of different dishes. Learn about amaranth's benefits, as a easy to cook food that promotes weight loss and good health.
Melons may come in different shapes, sizes, and colors, but they all have two things in common: a soft, sweet, juicy pulp and superb taste. It's hard to say no to melons. Learn about melons.
Milk is nicknamed "nature's most perfect food." While it's not truly perfect, fat-free milk certainly comes close with its high protein and calcium counts and a bevy of B vitamins. Learn about skim milk.
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Because almost all nuts and seeds are super high in fat, it may surprise you that we are calling them fat-fighting foods. But the fat may aid weight loss. Learn about nuts and seeds.
Oats fill the bill when it comes to reducing hunger and keeping you on your diet plan. Soluble fibers in oats fill you up by creating gels, so you feel full longer. Learn about oats.
Parsnips may seem like an exotic vegetable that is unfamiliar to many, but their fiber content will make you feel full and their sweet taste will help alleviate hunger pangs. Learn about parsnips.
Apples can help one to lose weight. This diet-friendly fruit is loaded with vitamins and fiber, and contain zero fat or cholesterol. Discover how eating apples can help fill you up and slim you down.
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Pears are one of the most versatile fruits out there. They're great raw in cereals or yogurt. They're delicious cooked, poached with wine, or baked with a touch of brown sugar. Learn about pears.
Bananas are a great food choice for a sensible diet approach. Bananas provide a fat free package of natural energy, minerals, vitamins, and fiber. Learn why bananas are ideal for people looking to lose weight.
Learn about barley, a very versatile grain that's low in fat and cholesterol free. This fiber-packed grain curbs appetites and is great for weight loss. Take advantage of this low-in-fat and cholesterol free food.
Whole-wheat bread can be the best fat-fighting friend in your diet. It's high in complex carbohydrates, low in fat, and offers nutrients and fiber. Learn the facts to help you choose the right bread.
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Prenatal vitamins (brand names Prenatal-1 + Iron and Stuartnatal Plus) are multivitamins and mineral supplements for use during pregnancy and nursing. Learn about the benefits of prenatal vitamins, as well as the potential side effects.
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.
By Robin Brett Parnes
"Healthy" chocolate cereals aren't being marketed to the kids you might expect. Why are grown-ups the big new target market for desperate cereal companies?
By Sarah Gleim
Daily calorie needs vary significantly from person to person. Learn how to calculate the number that’s right for your body.
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Many people take a multi-vitamin each day, but most people don't know much about them. What is the difference between vitamin A and vitamin C, for example? If you don't get enough vitamins, what happens? Learn all about vitamins.
I recently bought a carton of eggs that claimed, "These eggs are high in Vitamin E, contain 100 mg of Omega 3, and have 25% less saturated fat than regular eggs." How can you get chickens to lay these special eggs?
Vitamin C is something you hear about all the time -- learn the real scoop on this important nutrient and how it can help your body function properly!