Nutrition Tips

Are you a salt lover? New research suggests pushing our daily sodium intake below recommended levels may be harmful for at-risk populations.

Carrageenan, a common ingredient in ice cream, other dairy, and many natural foods is linked to dangerous gastrointestinal inflammation and even cancer.

Why more farmers are growing heirloom-wheat varieties that are less troublesome for people with gluten sensitivities.

A high-protein breakfast has been shown to increase a feeling of fullness, reduce hunger later in the day, and curtail brain signals that control food cravings.

Five key types of food combos to avoid and what they can teach us about how to eat for better health (and less digestive distress).

Eating an optimal mix of vitamins and minerals is one of the most important things we can do for our health. Here’s how to enhance your diet with five key nutrients.

That is the question many health experts are asking about this hugely popular protein. While it does deliver some nutritional benefits, it’s best to enjoy in moderation.

Bacteria are waging a battle against antibiotics, which are overused and too often ineffective. But we can still win the war.

This popular “natural” sweetener appears less problematic than its artificial counterparts, but it could still have health consequences of its own.

Explore the health benefits of cocoa as Harvard University researchers shed light on how flavonoids in dark chocolate can enhance various aspects of well-being, while emphasizing the need for caution when consuming mass-market chocolate products containing high levels of sugar and trans fats.

All processed foods are not created equal — especially those that claim to be healthy. Here’s what to watch out for on a product’s label and where to turn for better alternatives.

We ask the experts how much protein you can digest, if you should exercise during a detox, and if certain yoga poses detox the body.

Fans of the CLA supplements believe it does. Here’s the skinny on how CLA works and whether or not it can help with weight loss.

Researchers show that eating processed junk food regularly is the highest cause of tissue inflammation.

Your neon tights, parachute pants and leg warmers are long gone, so why are you eating like it’s 1985?

Here are tips on how to cultivate a healthy attitude towards foods — and get rid of the “good food”/”bad food” syndrome.

New research shows a correlation between consumption of trans fats and aggression.