Lowering the Glycemic Index of Your Diet Pays Health Dividends
If youve heard of the glycemic index (GI for short) but arent quite sure whether you need to pay attention to it-or exactly what it means-youre hardly alone. Scientists have been debating the merits of measuring the glycemic index since its introduction in 1981. The glycemic index uses a 100-point scale to measure how rapidly the carbohydrates in a food cause blood sugar to rise. Glycemic load (GL) adjusts this figure by taking into account serving sizes and the amount of carbohydrates per serving.
USDA Allows GMO-Free Meat Labeling
For the first time, the US Department of Agriculture has approved
National Parks Menus Get Healthier
If you visited any of Americas national
Putting Farmed Salmon to the Test
Do the heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids
Indulgence Tops Health When Eating Out
Picking healthy foods when eating out is a priority
More Veggies, Less Meat Associated with Longevity Lifestyle
Eating more legumes, vegetables and fruits and less meat is associated with lower mortality risk, accord-ing to a new study. But that doesnt mean becoming a vegetarian necessarily means youll live longer, cautions Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc, director of Tufts HNRCA Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory.
Should You Join the Switch from Dairy Milk?
Weighing the trade-offs between dairy, soy, almond and other choices.
Harvesting the Health Benefits from Corn
Corn occupies a unique position in the American dietary landscape. Its a grain, a vegetable, a snack and ce-real ingredient, an ethnic-food mainstay, a source of cooking oil, a cherished treat of summer and early fall, and even a sweetener (not to mention a fuel source).
Watch Out for Calorie-Packed Meals at Smaller Restaurants
If you think you can avoid unhealthy restaurant fare by skipping nation-wide chain restaurants for smaller local eateries, a new Tufts study has a wake-up call for you.
Cereal Scientists Set Whole Grain Standard
How much of a food product has to be whole grains to qualify to use the term