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.

Beware sodium stealth bombs

Suss out those sneaky salt sources by improving your label literacy and falling in love with home-cooked meals.

Six ways to get ready for rhubarb

It's no secret this vegetable is an odd one. But it’s also incredibly delicious.

Waste not, want not

A smart approach to shopping, preparation and storage can lengthen the life of your healthiest foods.

Don’t nix the good fats

Plant-based and rich in whole foods, the Mediterranean diet is an excellent source of healthy oils.

8 simple steps to better health

Small changes in diet and lifestyle can reap big results in the long haul—but you have to commit.

The perfect matcha

Want to brighten up your caffeine routine? Green tea and matcha offer the pick-me-up—with added benefits. 

Patient Story

‘Exciting possibilities’

Parents, grandparents and caregivers assemble their time and talents to help a Michigan boy in his battle against a rare form of epilepsy.

Asparagus, it’s your time to shine

How to make the most of spring’s healthiest stalks.

‘Never quit quitting’

At age 40, Jeff VanderVeen's health troubles prompted him to take action—he kicked the habit and hit the slopes.

Whip up heart-smart comfort foods

Those scrumptious Southern dishes don't have to be deep-fried and battered. A few tweaks can turn 'em healthy—and keep 'em tasty.

The bountiful benefits of berries

A dietitian serves up 10 reasons to make these superfoods a staple of meals, snacks and smoothies.

More of this, less of that

Want to toughen your ticker? The food choices you make today can promote a healthier heart tomorrow.