Healthy Eating

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

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

Surprising Kitchen Dirty Spots

Whats the dirtiest place in your kitchen?

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.