Whole-Diet Changes May Reduce Alzheimers Risk
Previous research has suggested various links between what you eat and your risk of developing dementia that proceeds to Alzheimers disease
Cranberry Juice Reduces Artery Stiffness in Heart Patients
Cranberry juice, frequently touted as a weapon against urinary-tract infections, may also be good for your heart
Are You Eating Enough Fruit?
Most of us like fruit-but still dont get enough. Heres how to pick the fiber, potassium, vitamin C, antioxidants and other low-hanging benefits of fruit. With the unveiling of MyPlate choosemyplate.gov, the USDAs replacement for the food pyramid
Apples Top Pesticide Dirty Dozen
Unless youre buying organic fruit, an apple a day may mean a serving of pesticides
Eating Right Doesnt Always Cost More
Healthy foods arent always pricier than less-nutritious alternatives, says a new USDA study
Shaking Up the Salt Debate
Conflicting findings confuse consumers. What should you do now? Consumers worried about dietary sodium and who are watching their salt intake might find their blood pressure rising
Fast-Food Calorie Counts Work-If You Use Them
Do calorie counts on menus cause restaurant patrons to eat less? The answer depends on whether customers are paying attention, according to a new lunchtime
USDA Proposes More Prominent Labeling of Meat Additives
Whats in that chicken breast? The USDA wants to make it easier for consumers to find out
FDA Seeks to Define Gluten-Free
Products claiming to be gluten-free are popping up on grocery shelves everywhere, and now the FDA wants to finalize
Veggies and Fiber Linked to Lower Diverticulitis Risk
Worried about diverticulitis, the painful inflammation of abnormal pouches in your intestines? Eat more like a vegetarian