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Woman eating white rice from a bowl.
Recent studies have reported finding lead and arsenic in rice, even brown rice. Learn if you should cut it from your diet. Read More
woman holding frozen dinner
More than you think, according to a new study. But these tips will help you avoid hazardous chemicals and their potential side effects. Read More
Colorful licorice
It looks pretty, but are the bright colors in your favorite foods harming your health? Read More
Can the Mediterranean Diet Make Us Happier?
Thursday, 02/07/2013 at 05:57 PM
Living on a private Greek island may not be in the cards for most of us, but that doesn’t mean we can’t eat like we’re on a Mediterranean vacation (without leaving home). Research suggests ... Read More
frustrated woman on scale
Wednesday, 02/06/2013 at 07:42 PM
If you like to keep up to date on the latest nutrition research, you may be suffering from a severe case of whiplash this week. A report in the New England Journal of Medicine set off an ... Read More
fit woman eating yogurt
Monday, 01/28/2013 at 02:55 PM
As if you didn’t already love yogurt enough, now there’s more reason to dig into this delicious, creamy food at breakfast or for a snack: People who eat yogurt consume better-balanced diets ... Read More
5 Reasons Peer Pressure is a Good Thing
Wednesday, 12/12/2012 at 08:06 PM
Most people think of peer pressure as this awful thing that makes teenagers drink beer, have sex, and make regrettable fashion choices, but it turns out there is a positive side to this type ... Read More
organic produce
Thursday, 11/08/2012 at 07:47 PM
I’m a big fan of organic produce for many reasons, and now I can add one more to the list: It may enhance your immune system.In a new study, mice fed organically grown carrots for 30 days ... Read More
beans and legumes
Friday, 11/02/2012 at 11:55 AM
I’m often asked about my favorite food, and my honest answer is: beans. Really! They’re just so tasty and hearty, and I love that they make me feel satisfied without feeling sluggish. Plus, I ... Read More
Yikes! Effects of a Single Junk Food Meal
Thursday, 11/01/2012 at 07:56 AM
I’d much rather see someone eat butter, a real food, over margarine or another processed alternative, but I have some major concerns about the trend of embracing fatty animal products, from ... Read More