Healthy Eating

Night Owls Unhealthy Eaters

Ben Franklin was onto something with his early to bed, early to rise adage, at least when it comes to healthy eating

Slightly Pink Pork Safe to Eat

A little pink in your pork is OK. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) now says pork and all other whole cuts of red meat need be cooked only to an internal temperature of 145 degrees

Mediterranean-Style Diet Counters Metabolic Syndrome

Score another one for the Mediterranean-style diet, a pattern of eating characterized by high consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and olive oil, along with more fish and less meat

Fish Consumption Could Boost Bone Health

Eating fish, already known to be good for your heart, may also help protect your bones against osteoporosis-but the interactions between the fats found in fish and bone mass are complicated, according to new research

Extra Calcium Not Always Extra Beneficial for Bones

Its important to get enough calcium for your bones, but a new Swedish study suggests more than that may not do much extra good

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