Scientists have discovered a new reason to eat more little red, blue and purple fruits: They could help you lose weight. New research published in the International Journal of Obesity found that eating two....
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We’ve all cursed those people who claim to have been blessed with a fast metabolism, but the truth is, you don’t have to leave it all up to genetics. According to science, there are some surprisingly simple things you can do....
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A new study, published in the journal Food Research International, found that certain types of pears may help manage type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and intestinal ulcers.
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For a few decades now, carbohydrates have been considered by many to be the be-all-end-all of worst types of foods to eat. But, not so fast; carbs are an essential building block of a healthy diet.
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It’s a familiar pattern: you spend a night out splurging on indulgences only to roll into work the next morning with continual comfort-food cravings (chocolate cake, anyone?). Turns out, there may be a scientific explanation for the....
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Why do people always add lemons to their water….and is it even worth it? Well, yes and no. See, like most health myths, the claim that lemons contain a magical weight-loss super-elixir is false, though it does have a seed of truth to it.
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While we know that honey is a delicious natural sweetener, fewer people are aware that it is also one of the oldest known medicinal substances.
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After a couple months’ worth of indulgent holiday food, maybe you’re trying to be a little more virtuous with your eating habits. For many of us, that probably translates to: “I will make a point to buy healthy food and not junk at the grocery store.” But according to a new study....
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The whole fat-free diet craze of the 1990s really messed up the way people think about healthy eating. But the truth is, the kind of fat you eat isn’t the same kind that makes your pants feel tight — and your body absolutely needs the delicious kind of fat to function properly.
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The average adult gains 1 to 2 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. That doesn’t sound like a lot, but think about it: if you pack on 2 pounds annually on fattening holiday foods, then you’ll be up 10 pounds by year five. This year, prepare for weeks of temptation....
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At Eat This, Not That!, they spent a lot of time unmasking health impostors. And the truth is, the superpowers of kale, have been highly exaggerated. Sure, it’s good for you, but the ranking of kale as our greatest green is just one of many word-of-mouth myths that drive our nutritional decision-making, often in the wrong direction.
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The American supermarket is like a Halloween parade in reverse. To go trick or treating, neighborhood kids dress up as goblins and try to take sugar out of your hands. But at the supermarket, gruesome creatures dress up as kindly benefactors and try to put sugar into your hands.
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Milk Duds. Swedish Fish. Sour Patch Kids. Reese's peanut butter cups. Even if you don’t eat much candy, you probably have a soft spot for Halloween treats. Or maybe you get into the spirit of the season with a pumpkin-spiced latté? And all that sugar can affect your brain in some frightening ways.
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Evidence is building that products of the cacao plant, especially dark chocolate, are good for your heart. Medical studies show that people who eat dark chocolate have healthier cardiovascular systems, boasting better blood circulation and lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
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There’s still so much we don’t know about the mass of gray stuff in our skulls and how it relates to what we eat. But two new pieces of research support the notion that our brains and appetites are intrinsically intertwined. New findings presented last week, suggest that brain chemistry may cause some temptation by that plate of chocolate chip cookies.
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These powerhouse foods help keep unwanted pounds at bay, and it has nothing to do with counting calories and fat grams. like Garlic This herb does more than just give meals extra flavor and scent--it can also help keep your tummy flat through its naturally occurring chemical allicin, says registered dietitian and Nutritious Life founder Keri Glassman.
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A new report called Street Eats, Safe Eats from the Institute for Justice has deemed food trucks and carts "every bit as clean and safe" as old fashioned restaurants. In fact, when comparing the average health and safety violations per restaurant and mobile vendors in each city, the trucks scored lower than restaurants!
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It's time to de-puff that pouch! Bloating fluid building up between cells in your body.But according to experts, if you pay attention to what you're eating, you can usually avoid it.
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While heartburn suggests you just ate a pizza that bothered you, GERD is when food, acid contents, bilious material or pancreatic juices travel back up into your esophagus, causing trouble more than twice a week, says Patricia Raymond.
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One third of adults in the United States are obese, and around the world, obesity levels are skyrocketing. Many experts argue that a major factor in this epidemic is the high amount of sugar in most Americans' diets - particularly high fructose corn syrup..
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