NEWS / NUTRITION

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. >

Be a Carb Connoisseur

Choosing high-quality, unrefined carbohydrates and dietary fiber makes for a healthier old age. Go for fruits, veggies and whole grains. >

Fowl News for Poultry Fans

Chicken is not quite the dietary free ride we tend to think it is. Three servings a week raises the risk of cancer and "bad" cholesterol. >

Breast Milk Keeps Infant Development on Track

Breastfeeding not only protects newborns from viruses and improves their digestion, it helps them meet developmental milestones on time. >

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