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.

Patient Story

Rare and exceptional

After dozens of surgeries, 18-year-old Jacob Taylor undergoes his most complex one: Surgeons implant custom-designed prosthetic jaw bones.

Want to avoid type 2 diabetes?

Add more whole grains to your diet.

Taming after-school appetites

Have fun, healthy foods ready to eat—and know your child's schedule.

4 habits for better food choices

Pre-plan meals to reduce the amount of temptation you face when making decisions.

The starting line for fitness

It's easy to get going on a wellness plan—just go for a walk.

Say no to yo-yo dieting

Say yes to stability skills for weight-loss success in the long term.

Are ‘free diets’ shortchanging your health?

Most people won't experience any miracles by skipping fat, gluten, carbs or sugar.

Probiotics for babies?

Recognizing that good bacteria promotes good health, food makers are creating more products that contain probiotics and prebiotics.

Avoid the ‘Freshman 15’

A doctor shares 5 simple tips that can help you keep off the weight for good.

The health benefits of eating earlier

Timing is everything—boost weight loss by about 25 percent just by eating 70 percent of each day's calories between breakfast and lunch.

Go vegetarian the easy way

A savvy dietitian offers 6 tips for revamping your victuals.

Healthy dining at convenience stores?

Hard-boiled eggs, small bags of chopped carrots or celery with hummus and a whole apple, orange or banana are good options.