Nutrients

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.

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.

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.

More people than ever are medicating for mood disorders, but author Julia Ross, MD, says there may be a more natural approach that's just as effective.

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.

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

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.

People keep harping about how horrible sugar is for your health. Can it really be as bad as they say?

Allergy-like food sensitivities may be the blame for at least part of your excess weight. Eliminate your problem foods and you could lose unwanted pounds and inches — fast.

Antioxidants protect something infinitely important – your cells. These remarkable nutrients give freely of themselves so your cells can live and be healthy. Discover more about these power nutrients.