You don’t have to sacrifice a healthy diet when you fire up the grill this summer.

Safe food preparation and smart handling can help your family avoid foodborne illness at summer outings.

Steer clear of drinks laden with sugars, flavoring, artificial sweeteners and color. A glass of water will always win.

Sharpen your label knowledge so you can sort the good from the bad.

Symptoms include cognitive problems, fatigue, weakness, weight loss, constipation and numbness in hands and feet.

Study: These two factors make you three times more likely to die from heart disease.

Swapping a handful ingredients can trim about 200 calories from these typical meals.

Some on the list might surprise you.

Whole foods can fix that.

Propionate, a common additive in breads and baked goods, may trigger a metabolic response linked to obesity and diabetes.

Rich in essential minerals, this zesty root can enliven salad dressings, teas and a host of other recipes.

Research shows 95 percent of diets fail. Let’s leave diets behind and still shed the pounds.