NEWS / NUTRITION

How Nutritious is Fake Meat?

Plant-based proteins, often made from soy and wheat, do not appear to be as available to our bodies as the real thing. >

Junk Food Undermines Kids' Fitness

Kids who eat a lot of ultraprocessed foods -- such as chips, fries and processed meats -- lose out on more than nutrition. >

The Silver Lining to the Formula Shortage: Breastfeeding Makes Babies Smarter

Not all women can breastfeed, but infants who are breastfed, even if just for a little while, have higher IQs. It may be worth a second try. >

Herbal Supplements Trigger a Heart Arrhythmia

Some people load up on herbal supplements, thinking they are harmless. Not true, as a recent case makes clear. >

How City Grocery Stores Put a Dent in Kids’ Expanding Waistlines

Obesity rates in kids and teens went down when supermarkets began to display fresh fruits and veggies more prominently. Tips for families. >

Antioxidants to Boost Memory and the Brain

Antioxidants found in fruits and veggies like papayas, tangerines, oranges and leafy greens appear to help prevent dementia. Smoothie time. >

Veggie Kids

Kids who eat a vegetarian or vegan diet are generally as healthy as their meat-eating counterparts -- with a couple possible exceptions. >

Foods to Add Years to Your Life

An analysis of a hundreds of studies on diet and longevity delivered clear results. Here's what paid off. >

It's Hard to Get Kids to Eat Right

Lots of parents struggle to get their kids to eat food that's good for them. Many resort to supplements, but those have drawbacks, too. >

Coffee Has Heart

Coffee beans deliver over a 100 compounds that benefit the heart and cardiovascular system. A cup -- or three -- is a win for your heart. >

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