October 24, 2015 Are the new natural sweeteners good for you? With regular sugar taking a nutritional beating and artificial sweeteners unable to shake their sketchy made-in-the-lab connotations and unpleasant aftertaste, it's no wonder newcomers like stevia and agave are conquering our morning coffee (and the world of packaged foods).
October 24, 2015 Salty snacks tied to higher blood pressure in youths Eating a lot of salty snacks is tied to higher blood pressure in Italian middle school students, according to a new study.
October 24, 2015 Watch out for these sneaky sugar sources The average American eats about 22 teaspoons of sugar a day, but the American Heart Association recommends a limit of 5 teaspoons a day for women.
October 24, 2015 Energy drinks switch from 'supplement' to 'beverage': Are they safer? Some energy drink companies are changing the way they market their products, deciding to sell them as beverages rather than dietary supplements, which will mean a change in the drinks' labels, according to news reports
October 24, 2015 5 ways to beat mindless eating Be pickier about the foods you eat and controlling your weight is a whole lot easier:
October 24, 2015 Want better workouts? Try beet juice Want to exercise longer without feeling wiped out?
October 24, 2015 5 light and tasty pasta swaps These are exciting times for weight-conscious pasta lovers
October 24, 2015 5 ways to eat healthier while traveling on a plane Taking control of what you eat and drink during your next flight can help you arrive feeling refreshed. Here are some tips to consider for your next trip:Â
October 24, 2015 Trans fats, but not saturated fats, linked to risk of death A large new review of existing research suggests that for healthy people, a reasonable amount of saturated fat in the diet poses no health risk.