Healthy Eating

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