Nutrition

The success of your fitness goals depends, in large part, on the soundness of your fitness strategy. You do have a fitness plan, don't you? Here's how to get one, fast — or how to make your current plan even better.

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.

The perfect dish for your holiday event? Nutritious, tasty, satisfying nuts.

Cholesterol may be the most vilified — and misunderstood — nutrient in our food. Here's how to unravel the myths.

During the convenience-driven, newfangled-food frenzy of the past half-century, many nourishing essentials like bone broths, legumes, root vegetables, and sprouted grains all but disappeared from American plates. Now they're coming back — and starting a contemporary legacy of their own.

Tyler Florence want to make your yummy, easy home cooking more delicious than a kitchenful of $50,000 cabinets.

Praises abound for this unassuming, down-to-earth beverage: Experts tell us it helps prevent cancer, diabetes, heart disease, maybe even wrinkles. And it's not all hype, either – tea really is a nutritional powerhouse.

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.

You want fast, easy way to get more fresh, nutrient-pack foods into your kids' diets. Blueberries may be the path of least resistance.

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.

Tired of feeling blue, or just so-so? Positive psychology pioneer Martin Seligman, PhD, believes you can mentally exercise your way to greater happiness.

For most of us, comfort food translates to heavy, fattening, regret-it-later fare. An accomplished Italian chef explains how it can take on an entirely different meaning.

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.

Behind that old saying my eyes were bigger than my stomach stands a basic food truth: Visual appeal counts for a lot.

The nutritional value of your fruits and veggies depends on how they've been handled - from the field to the fridge.     

Most of us take our eyesight for granted. But without proper care, nutrition, and protection, our eyes are vulnerable to damage and degeneration. Find out what you can do to keep your vision crisp, even as you age.

Looking to improve the palatability of your fitness routine? Maybe you need a side of social interaction — and a standing date for dinner.

One of America's most celebrated chefs gives credit where credit is due - to the growers of high-quality food, to the land that gave it life and to the myriad efforts that bring it to our table.

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.

Star chef Anthony Bourdain on why the power lunch of yesterday is dead, and why a more satisfying and expressive dining trend deserves to live.