Nutrition Tips

The effects of sugar on the body go beyond cavities. High blood-sugar levels have many negative health impacts, including many inflammation-based diseases. Here’s how to cut back and balance your blood-sugar levels.

Wondering what to eat before and after your workouts? Learn the essentials of fueling for optimal energy, recovery and health.

While fresh produce is generally best, with a little nutritional know-how, you can eat healthy from your market’s freezer case and canned-foods aisle, too.

Until recently, consumers had no way of knowing precisely how much trans fat lurked in their favorite foods. But now, a new food-labeling regulation gives us all a better shot at eliminating this danger from our diets.

Oodles of noodles aren’t the only secret to successful pre-race fueling. Here’s a closer look at how to maximize your energy supply.

Food makers are adding vitamins, minerals and other beneficial ingredients to conventional foods, but the value of such enhanced products is still a matter of debate.

Dairy-industry growth hormones boost milk production, but raise questions – like, what if they wind up in the milk we drink? Here’s what you should know about the research into possible risks, including early-onset puberty and antibiotic resistance.

Did you give up on grains entirely when you cut down on carbs? Or are you a white-bread and refined-flour junkie? Either way, it might be time to take a closer look at the value of whole-grain goods.

When reality bites, eating right becomes essential. Stress and worry deplete your nutritional stores, destabilize your blood sugar, and reduce your stamina. Here’s what you need to know about building and maintaining a well-rounded diet that can withstand the pressure.

Do you look to sugar and caffeine for a lift? Need ’em to get through the day? Here’s why these well-known stimulants may be more than your system can handle.

The food industry has turned out some scary stuff in recent decades, but that doesn’t mean you have to stand quaking in your kitchen. Here’s how to take the fear out of your food choices — and put common sense back in.

Reduced-carb diets are helping millions of people lose excess weight. But what’s right for some adults may be all wrong for their children.

Get the latest on these cholesterol-lowering compounds — and learn the best ways to get an extra helping.

How healthy are these health drinks, really? Find out what makes a smoothie worth drinking — and what might make some smoothies worth rethinking.

Clear thinking, vibrant skin, healthy kidneys, and bountiful energy — they all depend on an adequate daily intake of water. Are you getting enough liquids? And if you work out, are you getting the right kind? Find out why you should look before you gulp.

Americans are consuming protein more than ever. But how much do you really need? Maybe not as much as you think.

Acrylamide, a cancer-causing agent, has shown up in a variety of fried foods, but also in healthier baked and roasted items, including home-cooked meals. Should we be alarmed? Here’s a look at what we know about acrylamide, its risks and whether we need to take action.

Expert fats researcher Dr. Mary Enig offers surprising insider views on good fats, bad fats and the food police.

Carbs have gotten a rotten rap lately, partly because they’re frequently lumped into one big-bad category. But not all carbs are bad! Find out which are worth befriending, and which are better to let go.

How to play the right role in your child’s eating choices.