Food and Nutrition

People are drawn to vegetarianism by all sorts of motives. Some of us want to live longer, healthier lives or do our part to reduce pollution. Others have made the switch because we want to preserve Earth’’s natural resources or because…

by Darya Rose | SummerTomato.com Adults can be absurdly stubborn about eating their vegetables. But when it comes to picky eating, children take the cake. I don’t have children myself, but many people have asked me for tips to get…

By The Harvard School of Public Health Fears of contaminants make many unnecessarily shy away from fish. Fish is a very important part of a healthy diet. Fish and other seafood are the major sources of healthful…

By Jon M. Stout As the overall safety of the public water supply is under scrutiny thanks to a recent Associated Press study that uncovered some disturbing contaminants, many consumers are likely finding themselves wondering if…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has put in place a set of national standards that food labeled "organic" must meet, whether it is grown in the United States or imported from other countries.  As of October 21, 2002 , when you buy…

Start your day off right By Amanda MacMillan The next time you rush out the door in the morning without something to eat, consider this: Skipping breakfast can set you up for overeating later in the day. A healthy a.m. meal, on…

Meet the power foods that will shrink your gut and keep you healthy for life The Power of Food These 12 power foods make up a large part of your diet. The more of these foods you eat, the better your body will be able to increase…

  Whether cleanses are your thing, or you just prefer to consume an abundance of fruits and veggies by juicing each day, these healthy juicing recipes will aid in nourishing and ridding your body of toxins. Wild Spiced Dandelion Berry…

  Easy Tips for Planning a Healthy Diet & Sticking to It Healthy eating is not about strict nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great,…