Diet-meals

The best diet of 2012 is the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, according to new rankings released by U.S. News & World Report.

The editors of a leading journal suggest that the poor diet of shift workers should be considered an occupational health hazard.

Lean beef can contribute to a heart-healthy diet in the same way lean white meats can, according to nutritional scientists.

Grocery Shopper Trends report whole grains are now the most sought after health claims on food packages, followed closely by claims about dietary fiber.

Roughly three million Americans suffer from peanut allergies; yet current diagnostic methods don’t detect every case. New findings by University of Virginia scientists, however, may allow for the development of more sensitive diagnostic tools and a better understanding of nut allergies.

Caffeine is regarded by some as being a potent stimulant, but the debate continues as to whether it enhances exercise performance.

Recent findings presented by researchers at Genesis Prevention Center at University Hospital in South Manchester, England, at the 2011 CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, have demonstrated that an intermittent, low-carbohydrate diet is preferable to a standard and daily calorie-restricted diet to reduce weight and lower blood levels of insulin.

Stomach acid has long been blamed for acid reflux, heartburn and other ills. But now some experts are starting to think that the problems may lie not just in the acid coming up from the stomach but in the food going down.

A new national study of eating out and income shows that fast-food dining becomes more common as earnings increase from low to middle incomes, weakening the popular notion that fast food should be blamed for higher rates of obesity among the poor.

Our self-images are bound with the products we buy, the money we possess and, I now gather, the portions of food we eat.

Nutrition Facts labels have been used for decades on many food products. Are these labels read in detail by consumers when making purchases?

This year, make healthy, fall produce the real star at your Thanksgiving table.

Learn how to cook brown rice for a macrobiotic diet in this free how-to video on a macrobiotics diet and cooking recipes.

Foods that are good for the waistline are also good for the bottom line. That’s the conclusion of a report out Thursday from the Hudson Institute, a non-partisan policy research organization.

It’s true to say that most people don’t know what a healthy portion of food should look like. Find out what a healthy portion looks like.

Foods that are good for the waistline are also good for the bottom line.  That’s the conclusion of a report out Thursday from the Hudson Institute, a non-partisan policy research organization. The Hudson Institute’s Obesity Solutions Initiative found the food and beverage companies with the most “better for you” products [...]

When the temperatures drop and the days get shorter, nothing hits the spot like a bowl of warm soup

This butternut squash soup recipe is a delicious treat to serve on a cold day.

In America, obesity rates are decreasing slightly across most demographic groups, unlike the last two years.

Want to purchase more organic food but struggle with the higher price tag? Here are a few tips for getting organic foods at a lower price.

The Today Show on NBC, 5 Super Foods that can Change Your Life. Try Dr Millers Iaso Tea, All Natural, All Organic.

A slice of pizza once in a while won’t do you any harm. What’s important is a person’s average food intake over a few days, not just in a single meal. So if you eat a less-than-healthy meal once in a while, try to balance it with healthier foods the rest of that day and week.

Roasting or grilling asparagus concentrates the sweet, green-ness of the vegetable and adds a crispy, caramelized crunch that makes it irresistible.

Sprouts are a health food & diet food. Get the nutrition facts and health & wellness benefits for Sprouts.

What should we eat? Answers abound in the media, all of which rely on their interpretation of recent medical literature to come up with recommendations for the healthiest diet. But what if you could answer this question at a molecular level — that’s precisely what some biologists have done.

Luckily, making meals at home provides the freedom to change recipes and substitute ingredients. Use these healthy recipe substitutions to keep your home-cooked meals (and home-baked desserts!) good for the body and soul.

Research by the University of Liverpool has found that intervention policies that promote healthy eating could cut the death rate for cardiovascular disease (CVD) by up to 50%.

This is a terrific question. Many of my friends and patients spend hundreds of dollars every year on facial creams to prevent skin aging, but most don't pay nearly as much attention to the impact that what they eat has on their skin. Two of the most important aspects of [...]

Consumers could soon see packages of pasta labeled “good source of dietary fiber” and “may reduce the risk of heart disease” thanks to the development of a new genre of pasta made with barley – a grain famous for giving beer its characteristic strength and flavor.

Speed up your metabolism JUST by eating the foods that burn calories while they digest! Find out what these super foods are and great ways to eat them.

With so much information available, sometimes random or outdated statements end up as common knowledge. Often, these “facts” don’t support optimal health and can even be harmful.

Here’s how to grill a pizza and make it with fresh mozzarella. Try it you will absolutely love it.

To blast belly fat, eat carb-heavy foods before noon. This way you have all day to burn those calories. Start your day off with this deliciously nutritious noodle pudding.

What could be simpler than sautéed mushrooms? Not only is this sautéed mushroom recipe easy, it adds tons of flavour to any meal. Serve on top of chicken, beef or pork, add to pasta dishes, soups or salads, or simply serve it as a side.

Some of your favorite diet foods — turkey burgers, granola, yogurt, and more — are shockingly high in calories and fat. Here’s how to recognize 10 common fat traps.

Join Natasha on her raw food weight loss journey! Today Natasha show you how to make an incredible superfood raw cacao dessert recipe.

Try these healthy breakfast recipes to save money and lose weight! Bring these breakfast foods to work or school.

Daily work-related energy expenditure over the last half-century in the U.S. has decreased by over 100 calories. This may well explain the increase in body weights we’ve seen, according to a 2011 article.

Eating poorly sure is easy on the bank account — you've got instant noodles on sale for pocket change and value menus at fast food joints offering tacos and burgers for a buck or two. But eating like this could put your health at a deficit. The good news is [...]

A study has found that eating together as a family may encourage children to be more open to trying new types of food.

Scientists are reporting new evidence that a century-old food preservation technology more than doubles the levels of certain healthful natural antioxidants in fruit.

You might not consider flavor as being a key player in prevention of disease or promotion of health. However, your perception of flavors contributes greatly to your acceptance and general liking of foods.

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have created a mathematical model — and an accompanying online weight simulation tool — of what happens when people of varying weights, diets and exercise habits try to change their weight.

It’s GRILLING Season! But there’s some controversy about grilling — is it TRULY healthy?
Is there truth to the thought that barbecuing and grilling can be unhealthy?

Researchers in Canada have shown that a special cholesterol-lowering diet works well – even with only two nutritional counseling sessions over six months. Making dietary changes like eating oat bran for breakfast, drinking soy milk instead of dairy, soy burgers in place of hamburgers, and fruit and nuts instead of [...]

Low in fat, try a healthy pasta recipe that will not weigh you down.

Are you looking to add more organic foods to your diet, but are concerned that the additional costs will increase your grocery bill by epic proportions?

Older adults who lead sedentary lifestyles and consume a lot of sodium in their diet may be putting themselves at risk for more than just heart disease.

All Superfoods have sidekicks! If you don’t like apples, then you can have a pear! Find out what makes apples so amazing from Dr. Pratt.

Here’s a round-up of recent questions about nutrition (and the answers).

  I am just back (on the red eye, no less) from the annual Scientific Advisory Committee meeting of the California Walnut Commission held in Napa Valley. If you could live in Napa Valley, why would you live anywhere else? If you've been, you know what I mean.   The [...]

As women reach their 50s (the average age of onset for menopause), they have to compensate for hormonal, cardiovascular and muscle changes that may have not been prevalent in their younger years.

Bad habits are made to be broken. Learn easy tricks to help you eat better every day.

Are eggs healthy or are they a high-cholesterol trap? The answer depends on what the hen eats, says a Tel Aviv University researcher.

People who live to 95 or older are no more virtuous than the rest of us in terms of their diet, exercise routine or smoking and drinking habits, according to researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University.

A new study has again confirmed that fish is heart-healthy. So what’s new about that? Here’s a look into the study and ways to prepare your fish.

Fructose consumption increases risk factors for heart disease; a study suggests US Dietary Guideline for upper limit of sugar consumption is too high.

Karena and Katrina, founders of Tone it Up, featured on The Talk, Oprah, Ellen and Extra TV, share summer grill recipe ideas, including Tenley’s Salad.

A recent study suggests that a range of lifestyle choices — not just the number of calories in your diet — influence your weight as you age.

We all know that the trick to losing weight is to eat less. But how – especially when you feel like you are starving? Check out these tips.

In an article that may bring smiles to the faces of vegetarians who consume no dairy products and vegans, who consume no animal-based foods, scientists have identified seaweed as a rich new potential source of heart-healthy food ingredients.

Can you be fat and fit? Being fit is an essential part to staying healthy, but is it enough to avoid diabetes and heart disease? Weigh the pros and cons.

If you are going to do the frozen entrée thing for a workday lunch or fast dinner, why not make it a fish entrée? Get yourself halfway to meeting the health recommendation of eating fish 2-3 times a week.

Tomatoes aren’t the only vegetable that you can turn into a simple sauce, writes Martha Rose Shulman in this week’s Recipes for Health. Onions and fennel cook down to a thick, sweet, jammy confit. Roasted peppers can be simmered until they’re soft and saucy, then tossed with pasta, piled onto [...]

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the sweet and tangy flavor of tomatoes. Whether you buy them at the farmstand, the supermarket or grow your own, there are a few things you should know about tomatoes. What's in a tomato? Tomatoes are excellent sources of potassium and several vitamins: [...]

Childhood obesity prevention efforts should start early – like after birth, says the Institute of Medicine. Almost 10% of infants and toddlers under the age of 2 carry extra weight.  And one in five children between ages of 2 and 5 are overweight or obese. “What happens early in children's [...]