Nutrition

A Guide to Organic Foods
In general, foods grown organically or conventionally contain the same kinds and amounts of vitamins and minerals. But there are definite advantages to going organic in terms of its impact on the environment.

Better Buying: Frozen Italian Meals

Butter vs. 'Not' Butter
Butter, margarine, and “buttery” oil-based spreads have one thing in common: All consist almost entirely of fat. So, is one product better for you than another? It all depends on the product’s saturated fat and/or trans fat content, both of which raise LDL

Curb Emotional Eating
When you find yourself seeking out food to comfort you, you are eating in response to your emotions, rather than to hunger.

Destination: Pizza Parlors
You can get a healthy meal if you choose thin, unstuffed crusts and vegetable toppings: green peppers, mushrooms, onions, and tomatoes. For instance, two slices of pizza topped with vegetables have 340 calories and 12 grams of fat. Compare that with two sl

Eat to Beat Disease
If you have a family history of a chronic condition, you can gain protective benefits by personalizing your diet to prevent specific diseases.

Eating Together Is Good for Kids
How often do you and your family all manage to sit down together for dinner? Your answer means far more than a chance to find out what's going on in school.

Face Up to Five Food Fallacies
Who doesn't want to believe that a food will give you lasting energy or that a yummy-tasting beverage is slimming?

Have Meals Lost Their Appeal?
Your loss of appetite may be because of anxiety or depression, aging, medications or a health concern.

Helping Grandchildren Make Healthy Meal Choices
Children learn by watching, and grandparents are special role models. That means they can bring a healthy perspective about food to a child's world.

Is It Hunger or Appetite?
If you feel “hungry” just a few hours after you’ve eaten a meal, it’s likely you’re responding to something you saw or smelled.

It's in the Bag: Five Great Lunches for Kids
Fruits and vegetables that are peeled, sliced, or bite-sized are easy to eat.

Seniors Can Cook With Class
You can enjoy cooking classes, even if you've prepared meals most of your life. You can learn techniques that help your health and your budget while you're having fun.

Take a Look at a Healthy Diet
Change your approach from a negative one—what can’t I eat—to a positive one—what can I eat—to make my diet more healthy.

The Latest on Preventive Nutrition
What you eat is only one part of the good-health equation. Exercising, limiting alcohol, not smoking, managing stress and getting plenty of sleep also can make a big health difference.

The Lowdown on Low-Carb Diets
Although some studies show people on these diets can lose weight in the short term, questions remain as to whether they can maintain their weight loss and their health over time.

The Science of Weight Loss
The balance of diet studies shows it's not carbohydrates specifically that count, but the total calories and fat consumed.

What Do You Know About the Personalized Food Pyramid?
Find out how much you know about the new dietary guidelines and how they differ from the old food pyramid.

When Your Diet 'Disconnects'
Even with some basic knowledge about how to accomplish weight-loss goals, 66 percent of us are still overweight.

Whole Grains in the Teen Diet
Better health for your teen could be as close as your breadbox. The more whole grains teenagers eat, the leaner they are and the less likely they are to develop diabetes.

You Can Outwit Your Appetite
If you're trying to lose weight, here's good news: You can control your appetite and feel satisfied eating less food and fewer calories without feeling deprived.