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October 26, 2015

The fiber myth: How much is too much?

High-fiber foods might as well come with a sticker saying, "Need to poop? Eat this."

October 26, 2015

Beans: A great meat alternative

Beans are more than a great way to add taste and bulk to a dish. Beans are a nutrient-dense food that’s naturally low in fat, high in fiber and a healthy substitute for meat. There are a wide variety of beans to choose from, each with its own flavors and nutrition profile

October 26, 2015

Best foods to ease Crohn's disease symptoms

If you have Crohn’s disease, you want to avoid flare-ups at all costs. Although diet can’t cure it, avoiding or making smart food choices can help ease your symptoms.

October 26, 2015

5 tips for skinnier dips and spreads

Who says dips and spreads are taboo when you are dieting? Here are five ways to lighten up your favorite dip and spread recipes without sacrificing taste:

October 26, 2015

Lifestyle changes may guard aging brain against memory loss

The latest Alzheimer's research has a clear theme: Change your lifestyle to protect your brain.

October 26, 2015

6 veggies you only think you don’t like

Brussels sprouts, broccoli, beets—yuck! Not so fast. 

October 26, 2015

5 healthy Mexican foods for Cinco de Mayo

You don’t have to be Mexican to enjoy the fiesta of flavors that go along with Cinco de Mayo. Although Americanized Mexican food can be a diet disaster – think fried tortilla chips, fast food burritos, and let’s not forget frozen Margaritas -- many traditional Mexican staples are good for your health, and your waistline.

October 26, 2015

Most vegetarians go back to meat ... fast

It seems becoming a vegetarian and staying a vegetarian are two very different things.

October 26, 2015

The food that can cut years off your life

Meat lovers, this news may change your grocery list: Eating both processed and unprocessed red meat is associated with an increased mortality risk, according to new research in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

October 26, 2015

Man's cross-country move inspires him to lose 166 pounds

In 2011, I moved from Ohio to Los Angeles. After being there for 18 months, I saw so many people in shape and I was envious.