NEWS / NUTRITION

Diets that Delay Disease

How much your diet fuels inflammation makes a big difference in if, and how early, you develop a range of chronic diseases. What to eat. >

Give Meat a Chance

Red meat is known for its risks -- to your heart in particular. But it seems to offer some rewards, too. >

How to Reduce Alcohol's Damaging Effects on the Liver

If you find it hard to give up alcohol, you can help your liver process it better by eating well and exercising regularly. Cut back, too. >

A Surprisingly Good Egg

Eggs are better for us than most of us have been led to believe. It's not eggs raising your cholesterol, it's saturated fat in other foods. >

Dollar Stores' Effects on Diet Aren't As Bad As Many Suspect

It's true the stores carry processed snacks and don't carry fresh fruits and veggies, but most shoppers buy these healthy foods elsewhere. >

Hold the Fries

Eating fries regularly ups your chance of developing type 2 diabetes. Try substituting whole grains or choose baked or boiled potatoes. >

A Hot Dog a Day...

Eating processed meat equal to one hot dog a day raises the risk of type 2 diabetes by 11% and colorectal cancer by 7%. How to cut back. >

Don’t Say Cheese Before Bed

Lactose intolerance and other food allergies can interfere with the quality of your sleep, affect your dreams and even cause nightmares. >

Color My Food...Not

Artificial dyes are added to more foods than you may think and not just to products that are brightly colored. Check the ingredients lists. >

Cereal Boxes Are Trying to Fool You

Boxed cereals are a mainstay of kids' breakfasts, but despite the claims on boxes, the nutrition they offer has gone way down. >

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