Content tagged with “Nutrition” (Page 12)

Add this ingredient to your lunch to help you shed pounds
My husband and I are fairly active people, but we’re always looking for more ways to shed a few pounds. (Who isn...

Can a breakfast cereal boost your immunity?
I don't know about you, but when I heard on the news that Kellogg's had slapped a claim on their Krispies cereal boxes...

Why you should embrace the diabetic diet
The thing about a diabetic diet that I don't think most people get is that you don't have to eat special foods or be...

Try this drink to cure a headache & 4 more home remedies for common ailments
When it comes to minor ailments like headaches and motion sickness, I don’t really like to take medications. I...

A natural solution for hot flashes?
I'm a big fan of fatty fish—salmon, tuna and, for the first time this past weekend, grilled sardines! Of course...

3 immune-boosting foods to get you through winter
With all the media hype about the H1N1 flu virus and the seasonal flu, I’m finding it hard not to be worried...

How Long Does OJ Keep Before It Loses Vitamins?
Since we're not big juice drinkers in our house, OJ usually only makes its way into our fridge when guests come to...

5 breakfasts that burn fat
I’m always looking for ways to get more out of my morning workout and eating the right breakfast might be my newfound...

When it comes to breast cancer: is soy safe?
Last week I blogged about what to eat right now for better breast health. I received a lot of comments—and...

What to eat right now for better breast health
At a few years shy of 30, I’m far from the age when the majority of breast cancer cases occur (50+). And then...

Why I buy organic apples
As a nutrition editor, I know the value of eating loads of fruits and vegetables. I prefer to buy local when I can, but...

Are carrots the secret to great sex? 4 recipes to try
To me, carrots are a humble vegetable. However, the Greeks once thought carrots were the secret to great sex. And the...

3 foods that should be in your child's lunchbox
Most of the “water cooler conversation” around our office this time of year is about back to school. (Check...

Shed pounds by eating more of this nutrient
I recently had a baby and am trying to lose those last few pregnancy pounds. With a young child and a full-time job, I...

Worried about tainted food? 3 ways to protect yourself
Until a few months ago, I never gave much thought to E. coli. Or salmonella. Sure, I studied these foodborne bugs when...

3 ways to break your sugar habit
I was at the coffee machine yesterday when my co-worker Carolyn asked me about the new sugar recommendation from the...

Should you sip—or skip—that drink?
I don’t always pour myself a glass of wine with dinner. Frankly, there are days when I’d rather “...

The new zero-calorie sweetener--is it safe?
I’m always trying to cut back on my added-sugar intake. And apparently I’m not alone: according to a recent survey I...

The one thing your doctor wants you to quit (and 5 ways to do it)
I just read a seriously startling study that’s going to change the way I eat. I read in the British Medical Journal...

5 foods you should be eating for your best body—inside and out
A few weeks ago I blogged about how to add exercise to your day in unexpected ways to stay in tip-top shape. Well, that...

New study says organic food is not healthier--is that really true?
Is organic food more nutritious than food produced via conventional methods? As a nutrition editor for EatingWell...

Can garlic ward off mosquitoes? 5 summer food mysteries solved
Are these summer-food myths fact or fiction? Take our quiz to find out how food-smart you are and get delicious summer...

The real truth: high-fructose corn syrup is not the same as corn syrup
Anytime we talk about high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) at EatingWell, we get a lot of passionate input from our readers...

How much water do you really need?
Drink water. Drink more water. Drink water before and after you exercise. Sure, I'd heard all of that advice a million...

6 ways to sneak in your exercise
In the spring I have no problems getting in shape. The days are longer and it’s warming up—both of which make it easier...