Diet & Nutrition

Unhealthy eating habits can affect anyone, especially busy families often “running on empty.” Get tips and practical advice on nutrition and weight management to help you improve your efforts with ease.

Shun processed, shed pounds

Study adds further evidence to what dietitians have said all along—a glut of packaged goods will only serve to pack on the pounds.

Dried and true

Want healthier chips that are light on salt, loaded with taste? A food dehydrator is your answer.

The magic of herbs

Don't miss these flavorful, powerful antioxidants. Our 7 easy tips show you how to make the most of your herb garden.

The puzzling art of protein

Piece together a suitable meal plan that works for your needs.

Make room for legumes

The lentil, in particular, provides a mighty dose of protein and minerals.

B12 deficiency—spot the signs

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

Deadly duo: Work stress, no sleep

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

Clip calories with tiny tweaks

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

Top 10 food ingredients to avoid

Some on the list might surprise you.

Running on empty?

Whole foods can fix that.

Subtract the additive

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

Making friends with fruits and veggies

A strawberry and piece of string cheese become (an edible) mouse in a fun, hands-on nutrition class for preschoolers.