Q. When studies refer to “cups” of coffee or tea, do they mean eight-ounce...
Q. When studies refer to "cups" of coffee or tea, do they mean eight-ounce cups or the more typical amount found in a standard mug of coffee or tea?
Q. Is there any danger of salmonella contamination in raw almonds?
Q. Is there any danger of salmonella contamination in raw almonds?
Scrutinize Sandwich Choices
What's in your sandwich? A new analysis of national nutrition survey data on more than 27,000 Americans suggests not paying attention to the nutrient facts on sandwiches could contribute to less-healthy eating.
USDA Adds Nutrient Data on Branded Foods
The US Department of Agriculture has made it easier for scientists and consumers to check out the nutritional characteristics of popular foods. The agency added a database of 80,000 name-brand packaged and prepared foods sold at supermarkets and restaurants to its existing almost 9,000-item National Nutrient Database.
“Five-Second Rule” Debunked
Don't count on the "five-second rule" to keep dropped food free of bacteria. An exhaustive test of the notion that food touching the floor for no more than five seconds is still safe to eat debunked it with more than 2,500 measurements.
Cranberry-Glazed Turkey Dinner
If the prospect of cooking a whole turkey seems like too much work and too much turkey, consider roasting a boneless turkey breast. While the oven is on, you can roast seasonal vegetables to accompany the turkey for a festive and healthy meal that comes together with little fuss.
Your Complete Guide to Healthy Holidays
While you're celebrating the holidays this season, your body could be quietly sending out a cry for help. The period from Thanksgiving through New Years can be a disaster for your best intentions of watching what you eat and staying active.
Health Benefits of Whole Grains
Nutrition experts - including those advising this newsletter - have been preaching for years about the benefits of replacing refined grains in your diet with whole grains. The latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans echoed this advice, recommending limiting intake of refined grains and products made with refined grains and starches.
Healthy Fats Reduce Diabetes Risk
Swapping healthy unsaturated fats for carbohydrates or saturated fats may reduce your risk of diabetes, according to a new analysis of 102 randomized trials totaling 4,660 participants.
Q. Should I avoid eating spinach because it has oxalate found in kidney stones?...
Q. Should I avoid eating spinach because it has oxalate found in kidney stones? I already have some kidney stones.