Healthy Eating

FDA to Investigate Added Caffeine

Concerned about the possible effects of the proliferation of caffeinated products

Hungry Shoppers Buy More Calories

That advice never to go grocery shopping when youre hungry is worth heeding, according to a new Cornell University

Dietary Fiber Has Benefits Beyond Regularity

If youre among the estimated 80% of Americans who dont get the recommended daily amount of dietary fiber, youre missing out on an array of health benefits-many of which arent directly connected to fibers well-known boost to regularity.

Be Aware and Beware of What the Label Says

With questions raised about calorie counts, vitamins and fish, it pays to shop smart.

Try Kale for Vitamin K and Cancer Protection

Kale may well be the it vegetable of the moment, celebrated in everything from cooking magazines to health websites. But unlike some food fads, this nutritious leafy green deserves the attention its suddenly getting.

Nutrition Labels Coming for Alcoholic Beverages

You may soon be able to see how many calories and carbs youre downing with that alcoholic drink

Americans Snacking More Than Ever

Americans snack attack is approaching the point where the day becomes just one continuous meal

Mushrooms a Surprising Source of Vitamin D

Mushrooms are the only food in the produce aisle that naturally contains vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin thats essential for bone health and associated with a wide range of other possible health benefits.

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