Nutrition - Page 98

July 21, 2016

Government heavily subsidizes junk food, report suggests

To help Americans avoid obesity, the federal Choose My Plate program recommends filling half of one’s plate with fruit and vegetables.

July 21, 2016

Teen girls who play sports may not eat enough to avoid health problems

As a growing number of teen girls participate in sports, doctors need to watch for health problems that can develop when these athletes exercise too much and don’t eat enough calories, some sports medicine experts argue.

July 21, 2016

Could medicinal meats be the next health food craze?

Healthy eaters will soon have a new favorite meat, courtesy of China’s farmers, but it’s nothing like grass-fed beef or free-range poultry.

July 20, 2016

Healthy kids: Homemade meals not always best

Parents who prepare homemade baby food and meals for their toddlers can not only save money, but may also provide their kids with more nutrients, a new study suggested

July 20, 2016

Cutting calories can lower inflammation

We often hear that certain foods or vitamins can lower inflammation in the body, but a new study suggests that there's a simple thing we can do to cut inflammation: Eat less

July 19, 2016

5 delicious ways to enjoy beets

Beetroot, simply known as the beet, has been gaining popularity as a superfood.

July 18, 2016

More evidence poor sleep habits may raise diabetes risk

Men who don't get the right amount of sleep may have an increased risk of developing diabetes, a recent study suggests.

July 18, 2016

Kids who watch lots of TV have lower bone mass as adults

Kids who watch a lot of television may build less bone during critical years, and be more vulnerable to osteoporosis and bone breaks later in life as a result, a new study suggests.

July 18, 2016

Is there BPA in your food? This simple tool can tell you

Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that BPA (or bisphenol A) is pretty sketchy.

July 18, 2016

Common foods that damage your DNA

To help protect your DNA and reverse genetic aging, avoid or reduce consumption of the phytochemicals that can harm you.