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Is your organic food really organic?

The word -œorganic- seems to be the new catch phrase, from grocery stores to media to everyday conversations. The organic label is ubiquitous - on every food from produce to meats to the snack foods...

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Top 10 food trends for 2010

Tired of being oppressed by the recession, hungry Americans are looking to please their palate with food that feeds the soul as well as their desires to eat healthier. Food industry experts have...

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Heart-healthy snacks

In addition to regular exercise, one of the best ways to keep your heart healthy is to optimize your nutrient intake. Your choice of snacks is equally important. This month, ditch your donut and...

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Healthy recipes for your kids

A New Year's resolution for yourself may be to eat healthier, but it is also important for your kids to learn about healthy eating. Getting your kids to forgo the cookies and cake for broccoli and...

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Convenient food vs. health food

Convenience food can be fast and fuss-free when you're busy. If you need to eat meals or snacks on the go, it's all too common to sacrifice taste, quality and nutrition for convenience. Diets high in...

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The best foods to eat after holiday binges

As the holidays approach, you’ll find plenty of tips and tricks to avoid overeating during the “most wonderful time of the year.” But chances are, when you sit down for the holiday feasts, you will eat...

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Quick and tasty kale recipes

Dark leafy greens, such as the many types of kale, are one of the most concentrated sources of vitamins, and minerals. Loaded with vitamins A, C, and K, kale is a member of the Brassica family, related...

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6 Stress-busting foods to stock up on

Studies have shown that food and stress are linked. While some foods may cause angst, there are other foods that reduce stress, explains LIVESTRONG.COM nutrition advisor Alyse Levine MS, RD. She took...

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Organic fruits and vegetables worth their higher price

You’ve probably heard that eating organic meat, fruits and vegetables can be a good move towards better health. But organic farming is labor-intensive and generally conducted by smaller farms -- as a...

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Digestive health: Eat more prebiotics

You’ve probably heard of probiotics, the “good” bacteria that live naturally in our digestive tract. But did you know these bacteria must be fed daily, and that fiber plays a key role in helping them...

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3 Natural anti-aging tricks for skin health

Preserving your skin from the natural effects of aging, sun damage and the environment rests largely on mitigating the effects of harmful free radicals. In these three cheap and natural anti-aging skin...

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Healthy pregnancy diet: The extra 300 calories

Three hundred calories -- that’s the amount of additional calories needed to nourish pregnant moms-to-be and their growing babies. Although myths of late-night fast food cravings and ice cream binges...

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Healthy sandwich recipes

Sandwiches are the ultimate convenience food. Easy to prepare, store and eat on-the-go, they save many stomachs from going without lunch on a hectic day. When it comes to ingredients, the options are...

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10 Sources of good sugar

With 25.8 million US children and adults with diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , watching your sugar intake means more than curbing your candy habit. So what do you...

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Secrets of encouraging kids to eat healthy

Fruits, vegetables and whole grains are not always the most popular items on the plate. It is difficult for items like oatmeal to compete with sugary cereals that come in bright boxes and contain a...

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Top 10 health foods that aren't healthy at all

When it comes to food, healthy is a very subjective term and not all "health" foods are created equal. In fact, some foods we deem as healthy aren't actually that healthy at all!

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Home remedies from the kitchen

Feeling a little off? Head to the kitchen and eat your aches and pains away with these home remedies.

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Bobby Flay's tips for using Greek yogurt

Greek yogurt is wildly popular because of its thick creaminess, rich flavor, high protein and delicious versatility in the kitchen. We're certainly hooked! One of our favorite celebrity chefs, Bobby...

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10 Healthiest foods of all time

The experts tell us to eat more veggies, enjoy whole grains and get enough lean protein to maintain optimum health. Seems simple enough, right? But you may be slumped over your grocery cart, scratching...

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6 Reasons you can't win in the healthy eating game

Dear health industry: Throw us a bone! You're worse than a guy sending mixed signals. One minute, you're telling us certain foods will make us live to be 175; the next, those same foods are causing...

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