Diet & Nutrition

Unhealthy eating habits can affect anyone, especially busy families often “running on empty.” Get tips and practical advice on nutrition and weight management to help you improve your efforts with ease.

Managing midlife weight gain

For women approaching menopause, even small changes can help reduce health risks associated with excess abdominal fat.

Time to tame your sweet tooth?

A healthy diet and an active lifestyle can help you steer clear of sugar cravings—but it's also important not to deprive yourself.

Popcorn power

The go-to movie munch packs nutritional benefits when you sprinkle on these butter alternatives.

When alcohol makes you blush

Wine, beer and spirits can sometimes trigger an allergic reaction that results in redness and rashes.

Get going with great greens

Swiss chard? Iceberg lettuce? Arugula? There's a wide variety of highly nutritious greens to ramp up your nutrition.

Scrutinize those sweeteners

A dietitian offers helpful tips to reduce your consumption of super-sweet additives.

Is that imitation meat healthy?

Mock meats have become a regular item at restaurants and grocery stores, but take a close look at the nutrition before you commit.

Break the lunch rut

Keep variety, creativity and nutrition top of mind when packing lunchboxes for little learners.

Cook up a veggie powerhouse

Try these culinary medicine techniques to enhance the nutrients in your favorite vegetables.

Hydrate for heart health

Drinking a proper amount of water each day can help keep your sodium levels in check—and your heart will thank you.

The best of broth worlds

A good broth will deliver on flavor—and it may also boost nutrition.

Should you get a bone density test?

By measuring calcium and mineral content in your bones, this simple screening method can help determine if you have osteoporosis.