Nutrition

Remember when your mother told you to eat your veggies because they’re good for you? We may have kicked and screamed as kids, but once we grow up we know she was right. And, as much as...

Many women who eat fish for the healthy-heart protection of omega-3 fatty acids overlook that fish is very low in saturated fat and low in cholesterol. They focus on a 2006 Harvard study that...

Everything on Earth has its place and purpose including food. That is why certain foods are harvested during designated seasons because they are best consumed during that time. It's just the way nature intended it to be. Now that fall...

Experts warn that consumers should treat over-the-counter health supplements as if they were prescription drugs, but find that many don’t. Although supplements offer some great benefits, you should learn about the proper dosage and...

Do you commonly ignore the expiration date on certain foods? If you find yourself relying solely on the sniff test to determine whether or not a food product is safe, consider this... Looks and smells...

You say po-tay-toe. I say po-tah-toe. No matter how it’s pronounced, Harvard nutritionists disagree with the U.S. Department of Agriculture about chowing down on loaded bakers. They have different views on not only potatoes...

Labor Day weekend is here and you know what that means... Family, friends, fun and grilling! Tasty grilling is the best part of the long weekend, which is why having a variety of food is important. The menu...

The rate of food allergies doubled in the last ten years, and researchers are conducting landmark studies to find out the reasons and discover who is predisposed to be at risk. New treatments, including...

If you want to ensure a healthy mouth with minimal tooth decay, brushing, flossing and rinsing regularly may not be enough. You'll also have to modify your diet. Most people know that if you want...

Bleary-eyed coffee brewers are waking up to find that their morning beverage literally may be a lifesaver. A recent Harvard study discovered coffee drinkers who consumed between two and four cups each day were...